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Sportbike Roadtrip Dexter Ford

This makes no sense, but as any veteran Motorcyclist reader can attest, that's never stopped me before. The R1 is too much. The GSX-R1000 is way too much. The Ducati? Stunning looks and great, usable power, but the ergonomics had me humming, "Don't be cruel..." The Honda is the better, more versatile 600-which is, of course, why I like the Kawasaki. I love its clean looks and wailing Formula-1 motor, and everything else is close enough. At one point I said to myself, "Ford, you are wringing this thing's neck," then looked down to see the tach needle sweeping past 10,000. Only 6500 rpm to go... Dexter Ford<br />AGE: 53<br />Height: 6'<br />Weight: 240 lb.<br />INSEAM: 32' in.

Class Of '07 - Cover Story

This makes no sense, but as any veteran Motorcyclist reader can attest, that's never stopped me before. The R1 is too much. The GSX-R1000 is way too much. The Ducati? Stunning looks and great, usable power, but the ergonomics had me humming, "Don't be cruel..." The Honda is the better, more versatile 600-which is, of course, why I like the Kawasaki. I love its clean looks and wailing Formula-1 motor, and everything else is close enough. At one point I said to myself, "Ford, you are wringing this thing's neck," then looked down to see the tach needle sweeping past 10,000. Only 6500 rpm to go... Dexter Ford
AGE: 53
Height: 6'
Weight: 240 lb.
INSEAM: 32' in. View Related Article