I had a test ride on a Speed 400 a couple of months ago and found it very snatchy at lower speeds when coming on and off the throttle. I have been looking for a lighter, smaller bike for some time in view of my advancing years and stumpy legs! (This year I have held my motorcycle licence for 60 years) I went back and had another, longer test ride on the Speed 400 today and loved it, the fuelling was much better and smoother. A software update maybe?? I made the decision to bite the bullet and buy one that was in stock, hopefully I will collect it next week. I added the 2 years extra warranty and figure that by the time the warranty runs out I shall be over 80 and could be at the end of my motorcycling days!!
I've had my Speed 400 since May and it's a great bike, bought for the same reasons, wanting something smaller and lighter. Yes, there was a software update done at my first (600mile) service which addressed the engine management light coming on for no reason, and may have improved low speed/rev fuelling, although it can still be a bit snatchy due to that ride by wire throttle, and I suppose being a 'big' single. You get used to it. 2,500 miles on the clock now, and it has 'loosened up' nicely. I did a weekend tour on it without feeling any limitations from it's small capacity, although I try not to be on motorways too often. Handling on twisty A and B-roads, is so much fun. What colour did you go for?
Hi ajc400 Thanks for the note I'm pleased to hear of your positive reports on the bike. I have gone for a black one, on the basis that the local dealer had 2 black ones in stock, and available for immediate delivery. If I had waited for a red or blue one it could be in the New Year and by then the price probably will have gone up! I have arranged to collect the bike on Thursday and then hope to put some miles on it before the winter sets in.
Saw a black one in the showroom last week when I dropped in for a cuppa (!), first time I'd seen it in black..... I like it a lot!!
