The owners usually already have a bike, so buy an SMC as a second bike purely to have a bit of fun on, which says a lot about the type of bike it is. There is a snag to this though, because the desirability of the SMC has made it popular with bike thieves, so you need to be careful where you park them if you do choose to commute.
It's for this reason I value them individually. I certainly don't look at the values published because they all make over-book price. Plus, there are so many variations in terms of accessories fitted that can make a difference in values.
Almost all of them get fitted with another exhaust and it sounds so nice being a single cylinder. The stock system is quite heavy, so there is a weight saving to be gained, which only serves to make the bike even more agile!
They're treaded like racing wets but are a very soft compound. The rear tyres don't last long if they are ridden hard, though, a side-effect of that brilliantly punchy engine.
One for the off-road: Loan Term In Years: Our test bike, is in outstanding condition and has been cherished by the previous owner. Audi Q7 vs Volvo XC All owners understand this, so they tend not to begrudge the expense of running a
Most owners understand the nature of the engine - it's highly tuned single-cylinder four stroke, so it needs to be serviced correctly. This includes using the correct grade and type of synthetic oil.
For example, it's not a mildly tuned CB that would probably go for years without the oil being checked - the is a high-performance bike and needs looking after. All owners understand this, so they tend not to begrudge the expense of running a The cost of servicing, tyres and so on is merely the price to pay for serious fun.
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