Yesterday, it was 76º when I got up at 5:30. It didn't hit 90º until 9:00. Today, it was 84º when I got up at 5:30, and 90º at 8:05. You feel the difference.
That said, I got out on the CTX this morning. Like the Burgman, it is "two wheels and a motor." They are very different from each other. I enjoy them both, but the CTX is a motorcycle; the visceral feel of it is different from the Burgman. The Burgman is fun and easy - think about going through a twisty road curve and this bike does it. The CTX is heavier and more planted. More muscle... in the torque of the motor and the effort it takes to ride it on the same twisty road. Both are a lot of fun to ride. The best thing about the Burgman on a twisty road is the ease. The best thing about the CTX on a twisty road is that Dual Clutch Transmission, and the ability to downshift at the push of a button.
Today, it was the CTX's turn. I did take a couple photos of the road...
Early in the day, so a bit of sun flare looking east. A shot of some desert mountain scenery...
And, a stop to get a photo of the bike...
I may be a party of one, but I think the CTX (fairing model) is a good looking bike. It reminds me a little of the Harley FXRT I had in 1983. For the record, that model wasn't a big seller for Harley, either. The CTX isn't a sportbike, though it has 17" wheels. It isn't a cruiser, though it has a feet-forward riding position and a long wheelbase. It isn't a sport touring bike, even though it has a fairing and matching saddlebags were an option. I consider it a sport-cruiser... but, that's a category I made up... and a bit of an oxymoron.
The riding was good today. Definitely warmer than yesterday. Light traffic once again. And another good start to the day.
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