Dirt_Dad
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I can see I worded that poorly. Para 2 was about setting up the Rally mode to have TCS turned down all the way as low as it would go. When I departed I was in my usual "Sport" mode, which still had TCS on. That's something I really like about the bike. Going to TCS off is as easy as switching modes. This bike also has two memory setting so you can set it the way you want everything and save it in memory 1 or memory 2. I didn't play with that, but I LOVE that idea.DD , great review ..... I kinda like the orange a bit to much ....
your 2nd paragraph you say you turned off the traction control , then in the 3rd paragraph you are surprised the rear end stepped out and that traction control didn't even notice.... test riding is distractingly fun.
I stand corrected. I received a text from the GM at MotoMember today. The bike has been sold. The text also arrived with a request to come back to ride more bikes for them.Obviously I'm grateful to MotoMember in Purcellville, VA for letting me try their spectacular bike. It's still available for anyone who wants a GS killer. Think a top of the line flagship bike...with attitude. It's truly next generation and awesome.
Side note: Somehow I have a reputation at two different dealerships that, "if Dirt_Dad rides a bike, it sells." It all started at Romney when the owner noticed every time he loaned me a bike, it sold very quickly after I returned it. It became a joke and once he loaned me a Honda someone had traded in. Since he wasn't a Honda dealer he was confident no one would be missing it. When I returned it the next week he told me he was shocked that someone had called during the week looking for that exact model. It sold. So now the GM from Romney is my KTM dealer closer to my house. He has the same thoughts about my mystical abilities. The Harley and the Versys I rode last month both sold. And now 4 days after riding the new SAS...it's gone.
I'm not doing anything to make it happen, but I'm sure as hell not going to try to correct their misconception. When your dealer thinks he benefits from you riding his bikes...keep your mouth shut. If I could only figure out how the scale up and monetize this effect I'd quit my job tomorrow.