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corners. But overall it's the balance between the super-rigid frame and | corners. But overall it's the balance between the super-rigid frame and | ||
top-quality, multi-adjustable suspension that impresses most. Though a couple of | top-quality, multi-adjustable suspension that impresses most. Though a couple of | ||
kilos lighter than the RGV, the sensuous pressed | kilos lighter than the RGV, the sensuous pressed aluminum frame gives the RS a | ||
solidity and integrity the RGV somehow lacks. The inverted Marzocchis up front | solidity and integrity the RGV somehow lacks. The inverted Marzocchis up front | ||
inspire complete confidence as does the rising rate rear shock once the | inspire complete confidence as does the rising rate rear shock once the | ||
compression damping is wound right off (via a convenient knurled knob poking | compression damping is wound right off (via a convenient knurled knob poking | ||
from the side panel) even if the super-grippy Pirelli Dragon rear | from the side panel) even if the super-grippy Pirelli Dragon rear tire did cut | ||
up alarmingly during the session. Put that lot together and you've got one of | up alarmingly during the session. Put that lot together and you've got one of | ||
the best-handling and least daunting road bikes ever built. | the best-handling and least daunting road bikes ever built. | ||
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alluringly-sculpted front mudguard; the perfectly-blended headlight; the slim | alluringly-sculpted front mudguard; the perfectly-blended headlight; the slim | ||
and smooth (but useful) mirrors; that fantastic pressed and welded sheet | and smooth (but useful) mirrors; that fantastic pressed and welded sheet | ||
aluminum frame and 'banana' swing-arm; the neatly machined footrest hangers and | |||
the lovely forged and polished | the lovely forged and polished aluminum heel protector plates. Not to mention | ||
the svelte seat unit complete with closely-fitting pillion cover under which | the svelte seat unit complete with closely-fitting pillion cover under which | ||
lives the two-stroke filler and a useful sandwich compartment. | lives the two-stroke filler and a useful sandwich compartment. | ||
It's these things, the attention to detail, the flourishes of design and the | It's these things, the attention to detail, the flourishes of design and the | ||
quality finish (a few peely stickers apart) that really ensures the RS250 will | quality finish (a few peely stickers apart) that really ensures the RS250 will | ||
blow the RGV into a cocked hat. Neat welding, polished | blow the RGV into a cocked hat. Neat welding, polished aluminum and (admittedly | ||
fake) carbon fibre abounds. Plus of course, there's the unique (and gimmicky) | fake) carbon fibre abounds. Plus of course, there's the unique (and gimmicky) | ||
LCD lap-timer which doubles as the temp gauge in the console. Phew, there's so | LCD lap-timer which doubles as the temp gauge in the console. Phew, there's so | ||