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Strada
Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 09:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's a detailed favourable test report (not a group test) on the new XT in Motorcycle (Sport & Leisure) magazine this month if anyone is interested.

(Message edited by strada on April 09, 2008)
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Sparky
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 02:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

And there's a favorable and not so favorable review in the LA Times Highway 101 section this week:
Overall, the T is not perfect in every aspect but is perfect for the touring rider who lives to enjoy the scenery.

The author praises the bike with a "dopey grin" for its torquey power but disses it because it vibrates her feet.
Other likes and dislikes:
-- likes the underslung exhaust but dislikes the heat roasting her right thigh.
-- likes the spacious luggage but thinks they're ugly.
-- likes the various comfort bits and lowered seat compared to the first iteration Ulysses.

Oh well, I guess it didn't suit her to a "T".
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's the best part about motorcycles...not every bike is perfect for every person.
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Dynasport
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Other than the vibrating feet (never noticed it in my test rides), I'd agree with the reviewer. From my test rides, though, I'd say it is a very fun bike with some character that you like or you don't.
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