WD wrote on 07/13/12 at 05:39:44:Front end is a bit over-braked.
You can do that? Braking is calculated on performance and weight. They could have gone with a dual front disk setup, bit it would have added more cost. I have to admit tho, they are probably at the limit in size for single disk.
Before I buy any bike, I would find a forum on that model and read about any reliability or maintenance quirks it may have. For instance, I have owned bikes where the valves are only adjustable using fixed thickness physical shims. So you have to buy a set of shims and a special valve spring compression tool for valve adjustments. At one time the Honda ST1100 (in-line V4) really appealed to me, but I didn't buy it because of a similar valve maintenance situation.