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I have been riding for sometime now but mostly sport bikes. I'm now 41 and figured I am getting to old to keep riding this way and started looking into a more back friendly bike. I have test driven the harley 880 and in my honest opinion - it's a very relaxed ride. Too relaxed for for comfort for me and awkward in too many ways.
Now I was able to finally test drive the scrambler last weekend and was pleased to say that most reviews on the bike were pretty much spot on. The overall quality of the bike was very good. The overall design and sped of the bike looks awesome. I'm 5 11" and I love the seat height. Nothing like being able to plant your heels on the ground at rest or stops. Perfect seating for me. Comfortable position sitting upright. The seat is fairly comfy, but for sure it may be bothersome after a long drive as it could use a bit more thickness, at least for my skinny butt. The bike is light and easily handled. The engine isn't as loud as I would like but it's power more than makes up for it. The engine is very responsive. 0-60 in a quick few twists of the wrists. I would've preferred to have a more gradual take off especially that I am in a lot of stop and go traffic in my commute. The suspension and brakes are superb. Clutch and gear shifter works fine. Not as many false neutrals as mentioned by most reviewers.
My dislikes are small issues. The rear mirrors don't articulate as well and seem to be fixed in regards to vertical position. I am sure it's adjustable in some other ways. The turn signals switch seems a little cheap and cumbersome and could've been better designed. The cancel button kinda sticks up like thorn to shut it off, but that's just me. The handlebars seem a bit too high and too wide for comfort for me when I start riding in the canyons and quick turns. Keep in mind I have been riding sports position in a hunched over position for a while too- so it definitely will be a while to get used to this style driving. I already ordered a set of FT handle bars kit from the dealer. It's about $150 plus install. I am hoping this will give me enough of a happy medium between back comfort and semi-sport position for better maneuverability.
Overall I could not be happier with the Scrambler. I am still waiting like most folks for delivery an can't wait to ride it. The scrambler is a definitely easy riding beautiful bike.
Now I was able to finally test drive the scrambler last weekend and was pleased to say that most reviews on the bike were pretty much spot on. The overall quality of the bike was very good. The overall design and sped of the bike looks awesome. I'm 5 11" and I love the seat height. Nothing like being able to plant your heels on the ground at rest or stops. Perfect seating for me. Comfortable position sitting upright. The seat is fairly comfy, but for sure it may be bothersome after a long drive as it could use a bit more thickness, at least for my skinny butt. The bike is light and easily handled. The engine isn't as loud as I would like but it's power more than makes up for it. The engine is very responsive. 0-60 in a quick few twists of the wrists. I would've preferred to have a more gradual take off especially that I am in a lot of stop and go traffic in my commute. The suspension and brakes are superb. Clutch and gear shifter works fine. Not as many false neutrals as mentioned by most reviewers.
My dislikes are small issues. The rear mirrors don't articulate as well and seem to be fixed in regards to vertical position. I am sure it's adjustable in some other ways. The turn signals switch seems a little cheap and cumbersome and could've been better designed. The cancel button kinda sticks up like thorn to shut it off, but that's just me. The handlebars seem a bit too high and too wide for comfort for me when I start riding in the canyons and quick turns. Keep in mind I have been riding sports position in a hunched over position for a while too- so it definitely will be a while to get used to this style driving. I already ordered a set of FT handle bars kit from the dealer. It's about $150 plus install. I am hoping this will give me enough of a happy medium between back comfort and semi-sport position for better maneuverability.
Overall I could not be happier with the Scrambler. I am still waiting like most folks for delivery an can't wait to ride it. The scrambler is a definitely easy riding beautiful bike.