Originally Posted by
Doosh
At least on the 1125r, the stand would fold up if you want into a turn with it down. Looks like the same side stand, so I suspect the same behavior.
I guess it would, but I didn't test that it, it's just something I noticed.
I don't think it's all that short anymore. The one I saw in person had a chain setting not too far from where mine is, and that's a good inch+ longer than the 1125r
It is but compared to a Panigale or anything else except a CBR1000RR( only a few mm longer) or even 600's its at least an 1" shorter, yet it really prefers to keep its nose down and shoot forward with the TC on anything above 8.
This might also be set-up. The one I pushed on had a very soft rear setting compared to the front, and that was on a stand!
I had mine set up per the factory setting for my weight (240lbs+) so mine is stiffer than most. I could go a little stiffer in the rear for the track, but for the street that's about as stiff as I'd want it.
Where did you ride it, MSRH? I saw my first one in the flesh yesterday, and started looking it over as a race bike immediately! LOL