![]() This is another sport-touring variant on the fantastic inline-four GSX-S1000 upright naked model, and although Suzuki have the really great GT+ in the lineup, this new GX+ now comes with semi-active electronic suspension and a comfortable riding position. Yep, it’s a legit touring motorcycle, despite the Softail chassis.įreshly returned from the intro of the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+, Senior Editor Nic de Sena gives us his thoughts on the new crossover bike from the big S. Even better, my rear end never complained for a moment. ![]() It’s a Low Rider, so you know it’s close to the ground, even with the generous suspension travel. Work with it, not against it, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly you get to your destination.Īfter 300 miles, I realize that I hadn’t noticed the seat. Pilot El Diablo on its terms, and you will enjoy every moment of your flight. You have to ride sensibly and smoothly to have a good day. As good as the suspension, geometry, and cornering clearance are, you can’t ignore the 728-pound curb weight, even with the ABS-equipped 300mm front discs. The 16-/19-inch wheel combo does better for touring and cruising than sport riding, though the 110mm-wide front tire has enough of a footprint to evoke confidence in well-planned corners.Įl Diablo isn’t about riding hard, stuffing it into corners, and then twisting the throttle hard. Its 63.8-inch wheelbase isn’t excessively long, and its 28 degrees of rake is a successful compromise. The ergonomic triangle splits the difference between the three disciplines. El Diablo is a supermodel in a town of beautiful people. Soon, however, I was enjoying riding a great-looking high-profile motorcycle through the city, getting admiring glances and friendly comments at stop lights. As a result, my lane-splitting was kept to a minimum until I got comfortable. I did have a bit of anxiety about scratching that paint, though. It didn’t take me long to get used to the mid-ish foot controls and the fairly high grips. When I picked it up from the Harley-Davidson Fleet Center in the South Bay of the Los Angeles metropolitan sprawl, I took it for a 50-mile surface street ride-hey, it’s a Softail Cruiser according to the Motor Company, and Low Rider is right there in the name. It’s definitely non-binary, and doesn’t care what you call it really, El Diablo is whatever you want it to be. Regardless, it has the Softail single-shock chassis and an inverted Showa fork. It’s a Softail cruiser that self-identifies as a Grand America Touring bike-some people think of it as a Road Glide Mini, thanks to its frame-mounted fairing. ![]() Initially, El Diablo’s ergonomics don’t scream “Touring!” There’s a reason for that-it’s a transgenre motorcycle.
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