Hello,
First post, so a bit of an intro. My name is Greg, high school teacher, and I've been a sport bike rider for awhile now. With a fused spine and knees that have had been taking a beating since I was eight. Sadly the gixxer has got to go. Something kind of takes the fun out of riding when it hurts. Anyways, the local stealership has a great deal on a never used '08 M90 and to be honest I love the design of the 109's and 90's. I do have some questions that I'd hope to get some help from since I trust a salesman as far as I can throw them and since you can't test drive them:
Riding position: Oddly the neutral position hurts my knees and butt (i.e. honda shadow, mid point pegs etc.)
Power: at 1500 cc's I'm pretty sure power won't be a concern, but I do have a quick question.
At 80 miles per hour does the M90 still have power to spare if I want to pass a cager with out dropping down a gear? (i.e. kind find the hp spec) I'm not looking for another crotch rocket, but I don't like the anemia I felt when driving some of the Honda Cruisers.
Comfort: Alberta is flat, and straight highways, how does the M90 and M109 feel on a long ride (with stock seat)
Does the two inch difference in length really make that much of a difference in riding position? By that I mean are the pegs still in the same position as the 109s.
I have sat on them both, and they both feel about the same (I know they are not) but I hate finding stuff out after you've laid down the cash.
Sorry for all the newb questions and I appreciate any and all input
Thanks
-Greg
First post, so a bit of an intro. My name is Greg, high school teacher, and I've been a sport bike rider for awhile now. With a fused spine and knees that have had been taking a beating since I was eight. Sadly the gixxer has got to go. Something kind of takes the fun out of riding when it hurts. Anyways, the local stealership has a great deal on a never used '08 M90 and to be honest I love the design of the 109's and 90's. I do have some questions that I'd hope to get some help from since I trust a salesman as far as I can throw them and since you can't test drive them:
Riding position: Oddly the neutral position hurts my knees and butt (i.e. honda shadow, mid point pegs etc.)
Power: at 1500 cc's I'm pretty sure power won't be a concern, but I do have a quick question.
At 80 miles per hour does the M90 still have power to spare if I want to pass a cager with out dropping down a gear? (i.e. kind find the hp spec) I'm not looking for another crotch rocket, but I don't like the anemia I felt when driving some of the Honda Cruisers.
Comfort: Alberta is flat, and straight highways, how does the M90 and M109 feel on a long ride (with stock seat)
Does the two inch difference in length really make that much of a difference in riding position? By that I mean are the pegs still in the same position as the 109s.
I have sat on them both, and they both feel about the same (I know they are not) but I hate finding stuff out after you've laid down the cash.
Sorry for all the newb questions and I appreciate any and all input
Thanks
-Greg