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Old 09-29-2008, 02:13 PM   #30 (permalink)
locusjag
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Originally Posted by prabhubravo View Post
may be someone with 5 feet wont complain about R15s Touring capability, But anyone above 5"10' will obviously wont prefer a R15. May this height factor makes the difference in opinions!

The best will be zma or P200, But if the riders knows a bullet then no 2nd opinions!
Nice reply Prabhu! Exactly my own view on this topic.
As Sandeep had pointed out, touring is a lot about comfort.
And comfort varies with the body height/weight/fitness levels of the rider in question.
I am 6'5", and I find my unicorn to be better than even my neighbour's Bullet Electra in terms of height and comfort. I would never fit into the saddle of a R15, or even on a RTR...
And I remember guys having toured a lot on RTRs [damn...this data was lost in the xbhp crash i think. wish i could refer those links...]
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