I generally think suspensions on bikes are harder than necessary but maybe we have rougher roads. I’m just not a big fan of hitting a bump and going ‘oof!’ and having the bike spaz out under me. Rode in a rally car once. Very hard suspension tootling round park ferme, but once on the gravel, the driver would use the…

Nice review but I’m surprised you think the finish isn’t great. Having owned both brands I’ve found Honda quality to be a notch above BMW’s. I’ve also read similar comments from another owners include one who said, based on other Hondas he has owned, he expect it will endure much longer than the paint and finish on…