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JUST returned from two-day private session at Roebling Road in Georgia, which got me thinking: Would an FTR make a road racer as opposed to a flat tracker? Some of the folks at RR were on modified Ducati Monsters and even a KTM. Duke. The relatively upright riding position is good for older...

Finally got to play hard with the beast today - 150 miles on back roads, steep hills, pot holes, grooves, uneven pavement. Handled all with aplomb. Honestly the best stock suspension of any bike I've had ever. ( Sachs). And I've had a ton. To put in perspective, 30 in just the past 10 years -...

I'm tempted to strip about 10 pounds off the bike by removing the rear fender. The downside is I'll have a stripe of dirt up my back every time I ride in messy situations. Not sure the weight loss is worth the PITA - and I kind of like the fender look. Insights from folks who use a tidy tail...

Reason for my decision: Was very tempted by the OHLINS suspension, but opted for the base FTR since suspension aside the bikes are same-same and I like the analog dash. Seems better value despite the Akrapovics, which I have full system on my Hayabusa and former Harley Nightrod. Since Akrapovic...