I have an '05 1700 Roadie, and Dad has an '02 1600. Since getting mine and having a chance to ride them both I have noticed that mine handles considerably better than his. His doen not seem as eager to lean over in slower, tighter corners. Mine has a nice, neutral feel that allows me to drag the 'boards at will.

Other than the 1600 having spoked wheels (and less displacement obviously) does anyone know of any other changes Yamaha may have made when they introduced the 1700 that would have improved the handling, or does only my Dads 1600 have an issue ? Has anyone else ridden (relativly) stock 1600's and 1700's for comparison ? Dad's bike does have a lot of aftermarket dress-up goodies on it, which also makes me suspect that it may have been "tinkered with".

Thanks,
Rup <br><br>Post edited by: Ruprect, at: 2007/03/21 22:35