I just converted my 183cm and that comes out at precisely 6.00 foot so it's okay, but yes it takes some getting used too.

I'm preparing the bike a bit more currently and then will post an update "Part 2" on my first riding impressions also. It's been great so far, but to be totally familiar with the bike (for regular road use) will take another four weeks at least. On the track it might take 5+ years

And thanks about the reminder - yes it's absolutly true, when I started "racing the guys" was when I had my first excursion into the grass last year... very dangerous to let yourself be pulled by someone more experienced.
I actually think that part can be practiced in PC Racing sims - to not run 100% "on edge" all the time but with some reserves, to mentally tell yourself to leave some emergency space.

I just saw this thread and i'm hooked already

RSCol, please keep us updated. Your 'journey' alongside MrWags experience and technical input made the last couple of pages absolutely fascinating.

Thanks guys.

I'm following... and particularly enjoying Wags' comments and insights.

Happy to see some of you guys enjoying this - I'm currently preparing part 2 which deals with a bit of bike preparation and my first impressions riding a sport bike (supposedly the most uncomfortable seat position of all Supersports )

I hope Wags will again agree to provide his insights also...

I was just looking at the very same bike...Interesting thread, I look forward to more. Be safe!

Don't look at it, buy it

Wonderful piece of design and power.

i used to stomp people in MotoGP on Xbox Live... lol, dunno why i gave it up.. oh yeah, the $60 /year for roster updates to the MotoGP Circuit wasnt in the budget.

New update will be up in the weekend. Sorry for the delay