I wore out the stock rear Dunlop in 5k kms. Got the gripsters now, and they're so far so good.

New K is slightly heavier - but that's the only downside AFAIC. With tank guards, a drop won't damage the body work. Trust me, I've had to pick it up a LOT. I put a Laminar Lip (windshield extension) on, and it is an excellent commuter bike, backroads or superslab.

Yeah, I liken the big K to the Monty as well, except its a LOT more popular, and its actually easy to get aftermarket stuff for it! What a novel idea!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Anway, back to the original thread - my neighbour got a new Suzuki M90 Bandit today (think that's what its called), so tomorrow, along with my other neighbour who has a gixxer650, we're going for a ride. Quite a weird threesome, but ridin is ridin!