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Street Twin Heat Issue?

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#1 ·
Will be getting the new Street Twin shortly. Only concern is the possibility of it throwing off too much heat. Probably wait for a hot day to demo one. Does anyone have experience riding one at low speed in 80 degree temps?>:)
 
#2 ·
These bikes will give off no more heat than any other of a similar displacement. Shouldn't be a concern. Because of the water cooling, you might even notice that those engine parts closest to you (head, fins) run cooler. No one's complaining so far.
 
#3 ·
FL rider

Hi,

I ride in Florida heat all the time. The bike is fine. I noticed a little heat through my boots at the ankle but nothing outrageous. I did 350 miles the first day and 50 the second all miles during the middle of the day.

I also have a Yamaha Bolt it gives off WAY more heat a complete nut roast at the lights by comparison.
 
#8 ·
I did some riding in 87 degree weather the past couple days, when the fan kicks on while sitting at a light, you will feel a blast of hot air coming straight out the sides in the front part of the engine... I noticed if I move my legs back a few inches out of the blast zone it is not too bad.
 
#9 ·
Have a ST for 3 months to date. I just confirm that at 30 deg. C ambient, I get a cooking stream of hot air notably when then cooling ventilator runs ... Furthermore: my head lamp reflector is starting to burn on the upper side
whilst severely damaging the outer mirror coating ...
 
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