The REAL interior has a grill.

When I was a nuclear machinist mate in the Navy, we had things called “backpressure regulator valves.” It’s probably more accurate to refer to them as “upstream pressure regulator valves,” but “backpressure” is easier to say. But my point is that the valve is regulating upstream pressure, so it makes sense to say that…

Yeah, backpressure basically just represents the pressure drop across the exhaust system at various flow rates. “Less backpressure” means the dP vs flow plot has shifted downward.

I agree that the term isn’t particularly descriptive.

YES!

Real interior will look like this:

This just in!

“dynamic forced-induction effect,”

Just being a bit pedantic, but they are not just known to burn oil, that’s literally what they are designed to do. You make it sound like a bad thing, when really if you aren’t (and don’t have the pre-mix) then you’re going to have problems.

Interesting.

This is destined to be an eternal “ride how you want to ride” debate. It’s the new Cruisers vs. Sportbikes. I have a buddy who thinks I’m a pussy for putting a quickshifter on my STR. And honestly, I can’t totally blame him. Yeah, it makes riding easier which means I don’t have to be as good of a rider to do the same…

Agreed - but in my opinion, having one seamless DCT designed transmission is better than having a conventional one with several additional technologies piggy-backing it to perform as wanted. With all the auto-blipping & engine-braking modules, slipper clutches, & quickshifters added to modern bikes, if a DCT makes the…

Sure, why not. A DCT has the potential to reduce lap times. I would make that the focus over making their CBR range more inviting to new riders.

there are cars you can afford to buy, and cars you can afford to own.

oh the other trunk..

Possibly even the absurd trunk on the VW Type III Fastback.

Yeah... But why not have a separate car for different purposes? Then there’s no compromise, of course I’ll have to explain this to the wife when she gets home...

Hatchback that does it all. Done.

Meh.