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Hey all,
Just a general question to the well seasoned experienced riders out there; I'm flirting with the idea of getting another bike but am a bit puzzled in deciding which bike to go for, an inline 4 or a v-twin (liquid cooled racing bike, like the Honda RC51 and the Aprilia 1000r). Having never riden a racing twin I can only summize at it's characteristics when compared with an inline 4 but with dealers not really allowing test rides the true character of the twin is left up to my imagination, I've ridden a 4 and am familiar with it's power delivery.
Those of you out there that are better informed about this than I am please break it down and give us a concise summary of the characteristics, pros, cons, power delivery, ideal riding environment, etc of these engine types (the liter racing bike class only).
Not looking for a comparison to the Triple as I already have one and know how it feels. I guess more to the point is are the twins just as capable in the utilitarian, everyday sense mechanically and practically as the inline 4's. What is the riding experience like? Are they just as straight forword to live with with as the Gixxer/CBR/YZF mainstays? (Please no comments about how sportbikes are inherently impractical as everyday streetbikes).
Sorry for the momentary divergence from all things Triumph but am looking for some insight from my fellow TriumphRat members that have also riden others.
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