I’ve been riding for roughly 2 years and traded in a fairly new Kawi z650 for the 400. Lower displacement may seem like an odd concept, but I wanted a bike with ABS, something not as quick to keep me from doing something stupid (I’m a new father), and what can I say, I love the way it looks.
That said I’m regretting my decision... it’s not the speed, it’s the way my hands lie. The handle bars smoke my palms. After 20 minutes of riding I experience discomfort. I bought new riding gloves and grip puppies. Nothing is working. The Z650 was so comfortable... does anyone have a remedy for this? I’m already looking at new bikes...
That said I’m regretting my decision... it’s not the speed, it’s the way my hands lie. The handle bars smoke my palms. After 20 minutes of riding I experience discomfort. I bought new riding gloves and grip puppies. Nothing is working. The Z650 was so comfortable... does anyone have a remedy for this? I’m already looking at new bikes...