After testing the R1250 GS I asked if they have the 310 GS available for test ride as well but sadly that was not the case. The salesman suggested to test the F 900R as it is the same engine as the 850 and since I was already there, I figured why not.
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He handed me the key, brief me about the functions available on the bike and sent me on my little merry way. There are not a lot of functions on this bike as it only has 2 riding modes: Rain and Road. In order to get more modes, one would require to get the package.
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The first thing i noticed when I got on the bike was the position of the foot pegs. They are higher and positioned more to the back which makes the riding position aggressive. Pulling out of the showroom the bike feels so small and it reminds me of riding my Demak, does not feel like one is riding a 895cc bike. The bike is front heavy and it needs some aggressive persuasion to get the bike to go where you want it to. It is not as agile as the R1250GS or the Triumph Tigers. I went wide going into the first corner and was lucky that there was no other cars on the road.
There are a lot of vibrations from the bike during low speed but when I got onto the expressway, it was a joy to ride. This is where it truly shines. The side view mirrors are too small to cover anything behind and to the side.
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Overall this is one good looking bike and it is great for the expressway. It feels smaller than it looks and is a good stepping stone into the big bike world. Just have to get use to the weight while taking in corners.
Remember to ride safe, be vigilant and keep the rubber side down
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