How much difference is the handling on RSV vs RSTD ?

[Deacon]

All,

 

I'm thinking about trading my 06 RSTD for a 07 RSV(blue & Black)..I'm question is does anyone feel that the RSV is "TOP HEAVY" due to the fairing? Is there a BIG diff in the handling ? Any feed back would be appciated....BTW, It's hard to get a dealer to let me test ride one here in Chicago Illinois

 

THanks All

Deacon

[newman]

Hi There,

Well I think I have something to add so here goes...

 

I have owned two 2006 RSTD....as I hit a bear (and totalled one) and then I bought the exact same thing and a few weeks later (i bought on 07 RSV).

 

I have been riding the 07 RSV since April 1. Yes it is heavier than the RSTD.....however I found out only 2 weeks ago that if you add air in the

front 2 shocks, only about 5-7 lbs....it makes a HUGE difference in slow

speeds, parking lots, coming to stops, turning, the bike doesnt want to lean or drop as much. I can't believe how much better it is now when just a little air in the front shocks. In the future when I need to replace the front shocks I will probably replace with a harder/firmer style that won't compress as much.

 

Some have told me that when you add air to the front shocks it changes the handling when your going into corners.....I didn't notice any difference at all.

 

I love the bike now.....I can't believe how much different it feels and handles.

 

I also loved my 06 RSTD....nice to just pop off the windshield and backrest and drive around the city....but.....the RSV.....is so totally awesome on the highway. We ride alot with the GWRRA (GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION) they are very safety oriented, so having the CB and intercom (with my passenger) is so fabulous.

 

Anyway that is my two cents.....I loved both bikes,,,,but I really love the RSV.....and I don't think it's that bad for being top heavy...but yes it's heavier than the RSTD.

 

Thanks

[Deacon]

Hey Thanks Paul

Your comment was appreciated...BTW, I've also added air to the front shocks and did feel "uneasy" diff in the cornering...