troutslayer
20-08-2003, 05:28 PM
pretty much as the 2003. At the time, a much more thrilling bike to ride. brakes felt about the same. It looked good (this was year 2002!). Cornering was very good. I'm 5'11 and for a few laps, i just felt like my knees were under my chin. Actually got cramp at one stage!! But a few laps done and i started to feel quite settled with the bike. Coming out of the corners in 2nd gear (mansfield) you could crack the throttle open and the rear would spin up, sliding the back end slightly, yet always fely well in control. Sure, i could have took the corner in 3rd instead, but damn its fun to get it spinning up like that!! This bik IS fun!!! 9/10!!
Having ridden the 2002 and the 2003, in my mind the carburettor 2002 was a better bike, though the 03 looks better. Though ran on different circuits. A back 2 back test would be nice for a better comparison.
Having ridden the 2002 and the 2003, in my mind the carburettor 2002 was a better bike, though the 03 looks better. Though ran on different circuits. A back 2 back test would be nice for a better comparison.