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Originally Posted by Easy Rider
And gotta ask......because we are all friends here......... 
You didn't notice the loud exhaust note before you bought it ?? |
No worries - it's a valid question.
I knew it was louder than the GZ, but I honestly didn't realise how much louder it was until I was on the road. Admittedly, I was suffering from sensory overload as well as a little bit of buyer-mania.
I got the insurance and registration set up today and rode it in to work. With some finesse on the throttle and judicious gear selection it is possible to ride it without being too excessively loud.
I gotta say, though, I LOVE this bike. I pulled out onto US41 and did my normal acceleration to get up to speed. When I shifted from 2nd to 3rd I noticed I was already at 50 MPH (the limit on that stretch is 45). I can see that it will take some serious self-discipline to keep from getting into trouble. Fortunately, my years of apprenticeship on the GZ250 have taught me humility and patience.