Dolly is no more.....

[guest7]

I like Deuvilles, they are 'soft' in their power delivery, but they are comfy, quick enough and easy to live with. I guess it all comes down to what you use the bike for... I'd hate to scratch on one, but If I had to ride a bike long distances or for commuting then I'd choose one straight away.

A lot of people also say that the Diversion 600 is a 'flat' bike and not very exciting. I'd have to say that this may be true if you compare the bike with some of its direct rivals (Hornet, etc.) but my brother and I were quite impressed with the one he bought recently. It pulled a large sidecar at 70mph and returned 50mpg, I can't see that as being poor for a 600cc bike. We also rode it solo and it was very nice.

It's subjective this biking lark eh? 

Cheers
GC

[Steve H]

Dull and gutless compared to what? It has more power and torque than my XBR and is massively quicker point-to-point. Ok it's no-where near as quick as my CBR on a track or on dry roads but on group runs on wet days and/or twisty roads it's usually at or near the front as it handles well and is very confidence inspiring.

Must admit I would rather ride something like the Deauville smoothly and relatively quick, than blast around on something that has pin sharp handling and doesnt present me with any challenges. The SZR I had was great but rode itself, whereas the DR had to be hustled a bit and had to be ridden.
I'm not saying the Deauville handles badly just that it probably needs more input and thought than a CBR, and as such I would probabaly enjoy riding it.
I bet that seats comfortable as well. (I think I may have just shown my age ;-) )

[niblue]

I bet that seats comfortable as well. (I think I may have just shown my age ;-) )

It is indeed very comfortable, however so is the CBR - possibly even marginally more comfortable. I've done 500 mile days on both bikes and both were very comfortable. I just wish the XBR seat was a bit more comfy! I did about 160 miles on it on Sunday and my backside was numb by the time I got home.

[guest7]

I'm not the best person to comment on XBR seats, I've had an XBR since 1987 so I have probably moulded my arse to the seat's shape.

I have always found them to be a comfortable bike. When I first had one I set off on an extended euro jaunt and didn't find any problems with comfort (unlike trying to get me and the then girlfriend into a suitable position for 'sports' every night in a tiny one man tent, but I digress).

As for my DR350, I would like to meet (and punch) whoever designed that saddle.

GC

[niblue]

I have always found them to be a comfortable bike. When I first had one I set off on an extended euro jaunt and didn't find any problems with comfort (unlike trying to get me and the then girlfriend into a suitable position for 'sports' every night in a tiny one man tent, but I digress).

Having done a couple of reasonable length rides on the bike now I did wonder how you chaps were able to do Euro trips on one. It could be that the foam is knackered on my one - the seat cover is also very slippery now so I may get the seat re-build and re-covered.

As for my DR350, I would like to meet (and punch) whoever designed that saddle

I used to have a DR350 but I doubt I even rode it any significant distance.

[guest7]

I used to have a DR350 but I doubt I even rode it any significant distance.

I rode mine for the first ever TC ride-out, taking in Matlock Bath, the Cat and Fiddle and the Stafford show. The ride back to south Wales from Stafford was bloody awful.

GC

[SteveC#222]

As for my DR350, I would like to  :'(meet (and punch) whoever designed that saddle.

GC

.. you should try the pillion 'seat' (Plank with 6inch nails) on a DR400!!

Lincolnshire to Wales and I was in agony by Leicester!!..that seat was truely designed by a sadist!! 

[guest29]

Nice bike mate! Don't worry about that extra cylinder because my latest acquisition has one too although its not as pretty as yours (yet !) its going to keep me occupied as the Pegaso is behaving itself at the moment (fingers crossed touchwood and all that!!!) Piccies to follow on project page