I currently have two bikes, the Savage (650cc and ~30hp) and the BMW (1200cc and ~110hp).
They are two completely different riding experiences, and not becaise of the raw difference in hp.
On the big BMW, the rider has a smooth, cool, riding experience.
A flick of the wrist and it's "vrrr-whooosh", a barely audible flurry of rpm up until the redline @8000.
Hp delivery is smooth and easy until 4000-4500, then "something" changes (the variable phase timing
) and it's "Trans-Europe Express" from 5000 to 8000 rpm.
Like a Cadillac with a big bad V8
and a blower to boot...
Enter the Savage.
Rough, stiff, hard, will simply refuse to be mastered.
You have to sweet talk her into doing things.
She will not rev if cold.
She will not slow down if hot.
She will ride like a banshee if in the mood.
She will corner until I scrape my boots (never mind the pegs!) but never, ever ask her for a "stoppie"...
Am I talking about my bike... or a girl ?
Dasss my girl, my Savage