07-05-2020, 06:34 AM
Brake lever feel: I've had the whole gamut over the years.
≥≥ Kawasaki H-1 had drum brakes. Instant fade to no slowing down. That one was pretty scary.
≥≥ Yamaha RD350 was my first bike with a disc on the front. What a revelation. Can't remember the feel of it, but the stopping power was awesome.
≥≥ /5 bikes had pretty mediocre drums with a firm feel
≥≥ Wifey had a 1200 monster city with a nice firm feel to the front.
≥≥ Yamaha TDM850 had premium hardware all around. Nice feel.
≥≥ Yamaha FJ-09 was ok, as was Guzzi Breva
≥≥ R1100RS, R1200GS, F800ST, R1200R, R1200RS all spongy feel but the bike stops fine. They just don't bleed out to firm for me.
≥≥ My new Royal Enfield Himalayan has a very solid feel but the front brake is like wood. Needs a four finger grip if you want to stop in a hurry.
≥≥ Kawasaki H-1 had drum brakes. Instant fade to no slowing down. That one was pretty scary.
≥≥ Yamaha RD350 was my first bike with a disc on the front. What a revelation. Can't remember the feel of it, but the stopping power was awesome.
≥≥ /5 bikes had pretty mediocre drums with a firm feel
≥≥ Wifey had a 1200 monster city with a nice firm feel to the front.
≥≥ Yamaha TDM850 had premium hardware all around. Nice feel.
≥≥ Yamaha FJ-09 was ok, as was Guzzi Breva
≥≥ R1100RS, R1200GS, F800ST, R1200R, R1200RS all spongy feel but the bike stops fine. They just don't bleed out to firm for me.
≥≥ My new Royal Enfield Himalayan has a very solid feel but the front brake is like wood. Needs a four finger grip if you want to stop in a hurry.