Great post MaxTheo. You recounted your experience of the test ride and said how you felt after it in terms of whether you wanted to have one for yourself. You based it on your expectations and how the bike performed in relation to those expectations.

I wish most posts on this controversial brand of bikes were objective and clear like yours.

My initial impression was very similar to yours, except maybe I was more impressed with the power, and was more worried about the vibes. Since I was testing a GTN, the heat issue wasn't there.

My decision was based on the fact that I wanted a big bike, there was a good discount going on, and there really was no alternative. The Ninja 650 was nowhere in sight, and the times I had sat on the Ninja had only highlighted that it was really too low for my 6'3" frame and the handle was too close resulting in ergonomics that were too tame for my liking.

I have had the GT650N for about 6 months now, and have done about 4000 kms. I take it to office almost everyday, except when it rains, when I take the car. I take it on regular 100km rides, and on a few longer rides also, like the one to Coorg.

It is significantly smoother now than earlier, and definitely much smoother than the test ride bike which was frankly having alarming levels of vibes. It goes nice and slow when I want and goes like a bomb when I want, like recently when I was keeping up with a R1 on some twisty roads near Manchinbele.

I feel that if I had not taken the test ride and depended only on the online opinions, then there is a good chance that I would not have bought the bike and would not be having the wonderful fun I'm having thanks to my GTN.

I would therefore urge people who are considering a 650, to take a test ride of the GT650 and then decide. MaxTheo took a decision based on the fact that the positives were outweighed by the negatives. But there would be others like me for whom the balance might be different. So go there, take a ride and see if it works for you.

GT650R for sale!

guys, please let me know if anyone is interested in a GT..

there's one for sale..

New GT650r

Okay... So I got my new GT650R on Thursday last week and I managed to complete 260+ kms already. So far, I do have some aches but like the saying goes - no pain, no gain

So far loving the bike - I picked up a ALL RED from the DSK dealership at bangalore - got the bike in 3 days!! Kudos to the entire team there..

Now a couple of quick questions:

Where do you pick pick up accessories:

Tank Pad
TBR Exhaust
Riding Gear

Bikers Club Bangalore

Also do we have a bikers club in bangalore? Do PM me...

Gautam congrats on the bike, for accessories you have Performance Racing(.in) in Mumbai and you can order on-line. They have a lot of good stuff

Also I know of a similar store opening in bangalore in Kasturinagar today, dont have all the detail but they supposed to have a lot of brands ..will post as soon as i get the details. Riding gear, helmets the works..

Also check with the showroom, I remember them offering the TBR Ex to my friend without having to void the warranty that is company fitted.

Ride safe..

X-Torque Bangalore

Guys the store in Kasturinagar is open called X-Torque, and they some stuff already and more coming.. check it out.

Address
X-Torque - #3C, 137, 2nd Main Road, Kasturinagar, Bangalore
Ph: 080 - 40962397

Born 2 Ride event

Usual sun ride has become an event, come this sun, 15th jul, superbikes n supercars will be available for test rides!

hoping to get my hands on a S1000RR

@joyistheworld - which lucky place is this which you are referring too

brotherhood ride..delhi-gurgaon ride

superbikes n supercars alike!

OMFG!! test drove the ducati monster with termignoni exhausts
got a ride on the bmw k1300r as well..smooth machine..

sat in an audi r8..revved the engine..sat in a merc sls amg

a jaguar xkrs was there as well.. n got multiple clicks onboard the s1000rr

lord have mercy!!

Humm that was quite a day then!!

Got my first service done. The service center people tried opening the stainer of my 650 but the screw did not open.so the mechanic said that there is no need to clean the stainer......is it really so then why the manual says to do so.....and what is the stainer there for if the oil filter is there too to clean the oil.

Friends.. need help.

I feel the dampness in my GT's rear shock absorber has reduced in the past month. It kind of feels bumpy while cornering. But when ridden with a pillion the bike rides completely alright.

What are the reasons that could reduce the dampness?
What can be done to increase the dampness?

I don't trust the SVC guys knowledge to fix such issue hence need help from you guys.

got a brand new Red 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade..

selling my GT..any takers??