Gauges

[Luxamor]

Those of you riding the Street... I am curious about the gauges and feedback about their legibility and practical use - night and day. I haven't seen much reported about this. I'm also wondering about what info is available and if you actually consult that info - other than the revs and actual speed during break-in, that is. Thx.

[doggy675]

The speedo does seem small at first but you soon get used to it, the average speed and mpg figures are quite interesting to look at,as is time on bike as you can try to beat your time to work! never used the lap timer yet. I have the 7 led's all come on at once for the shift light and find them quite usefull, the gauges look real nice in the dark with a sort of i-pod clear/silver light to them.Overall not bad, I just think they should have put the speedo where the clock is, more important to read your speed than the time!!!!!

[Jamie]

Better than just "not bad", I say! As a former Daytona 675 owner, I was already used to them. I am not sure I'll ever undesrtand --let alone exploit-- all the l/h button-driven measurement functionalities (rather impressive) provided in there but some of you will, no doubt. Best. Jamie

[Diego]

What Jamie said! I'll probably never use most of the functions, but the default display is nicely done. The essential info is easy to read, even though I haven't even bothered to take the protective film off yet. And as doggy notes, it's really quite attractive at night.

[vega 0]

As above really, you get used to the speedo really quickly, never really bothered me.

My only complaint is the buttons, they are fiddly with gloves on, so I never use any of the functions.

[Jon.sb]

My only complaint (being new to the brand/bike) is that I keep forgetting how to reset the trip.

On the SV it was a simple push and hold one buttong and on this there are so many functions that I keep forgetting which is "reset"

With regard to readability I have no complaints at all. It is great at night. As someone else said, reminiscent of my Ipod and very brightly lit.

[Luxamor]

What are the actual functions and readouts?
Is there an actual gas/petrol indicator, low warning... how about gear indicator, etc?

[Shakey]

What of the visibility issues in daylight that some folks have reported with the LCD display? Fact, or fiction?

[Diego]

> Is there an actual gas/petrol indicator, low warning... how about gear indicator, etc

There is a low fuel warning, but no other indication. The gear display is quite handy.

> What of the visibility issues in daylight that some folks have reported with the LCD display? Fact, or fiction?

I have no issue with it. If the sun is in your face at a very low angle, you may not be able to see anything but the tach, the speed display, and warning lights, but that's pretty much going to be the case with any instruments.

With the sun actually up in the sky, all the digits and graphics and bars are very clear on mine. The only thing I have trouble reading is the tiny odometer numbers, and that's mainly because I don't wear bifocals.