Took the train down to pick up my bike today. Once there, it wasn't two minutes before I had my leg over it for the first time. I bought the bike without ever hearing a 1600 or riding one, all information from reviews and articles.
First its an awesome bike to ride. Well balanced, handles well and controls are smooth. Having a little trouble stopping without leaning over a little when I come to a stop, but some practice should take care of that. The balance is so good all you have to do is really engage the clutch and getting it moving just a little and you can pick your feet right up.
The stock sound is adequate and I do like that its not 'too' noisy to piss people off. Still has a nice little rumble when your crusing along or open a throttle a little. The power rolls on nicely and I have to admit I've already broken the 60mph break in speed. Its really hard to ride it in 5th at 60. I've heard a little of the preignition that people have mentioned and the gas cap rattles as predicted. There is another rattle around the fork area that I've heard once or twice, that too was predictable. Guess I need to tighten it all up.
The one thing I'm surprised about is that I didn't expect to feel vibration in my a%$. I read that the bike is almost vibration free. I asked the dealer and they said that vibration is often rated as how it feels in the handle bars. Not much vibration there, but in my rear I definately know that I'm on a throbbing bike. Is this normal?
The seat seems hard, but maybe I'm just not used to it. My back definately feels better if I force myself not to slouch.
The bike is just fun to ride. Doesn't require much physcial effort and just breezes along. I'm looking forward to alot of fun dreamy miles on it.

First its an awesome bike to ride. Well balanced, handles well and controls are smooth. Having a little trouble stopping without leaning over a little when I come to a stop, but some practice should take care of that. The balance is so good all you have to do is really engage the clutch and getting it moving just a little and you can pick your feet right up.
The stock sound is adequate and I do like that its not 'too' noisy to piss people off. Still has a nice little rumble when your crusing along or open a throttle a little. The power rolls on nicely and I have to admit I've already broken the 60mph break in speed. Its really hard to ride it in 5th at 60. I've heard a little of the preignition that people have mentioned and the gas cap rattles as predicted. There is another rattle around the fork area that I've heard once or twice, that too was predictable. Guess I need to tighten it all up.
The one thing I'm surprised about is that I didn't expect to feel vibration in my a%$. I read that the bike is almost vibration free. I asked the dealer and they said that vibration is often rated as how it feels in the handle bars. Not much vibration there, but in my rear I definately know that I'm on a throbbing bike. Is this normal?
The seat seems hard, but maybe I'm just not used to it. My back definately feels better if I force myself not to slouch.
The bike is just fun to ride. Doesn't require much physcial effort and just breezes along. I'm looking forward to alot of fun dreamy miles on it.