Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Pounded some diamonds on the bro’s new XP last night and I have some thoughts power— more than adequate. Most people would never need more and would be like a legit 800-900 class sled the DBW throttle— what an insane piece of shit. The most laggy, awkward on\off switch. fit and finish of course is nicer than the cat. rides nice. But it feels heavy. That front end is pretty bad. Although they have improved the twitching in the XP it’s still there, and legit steers heavier than my old Mach Z 780. Combine the twitchy front with that fucked up throttle and it’s really awkward in the corners ride quality between it and my cat I can’t really tell a difference other than the cat is a lot more refined in the corners and flat when in the throttle not a sled I’d be desperate to buy besides I liked the WOT power of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 My bro also says the cat handles nicer and drives easier that’s probably the most interesting part of the cat is the ease in which you can really work the trails without the physical exhaustion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Cat does handle better than that nose heavy trudeau sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Anler said: Cat does handle better than that nose heavy trudeau sled. I was surprised at two things on it the linear acceleration at WOT how bad it drove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, ACE said: My bro also says the cat handles nicer and drives easier that’s probably the most interesting part of the cat is the ease in which you can really work the trails without the physical exhaustion Takes alotta 4 stroke experience, prodigious riding skills and cat like reflexes to harness that baby’s full potential. Fortunately I possess all those skills! LOVE the DBW btw, and wonder if some of them come configured differently from the factories. Mine was very responsive no lag at all. In the rough Chattery shit I put it in trail mode because it was less of a handful. Oh and it’s an 850 gaper too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 does the turbo really make it feel that much heavier? The NA 900 I rode didn't feel heavy at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, frenchy said: does the turbo really make it feel that much heavier? The NA 900 I rode didn't feel heavy at all. It’s impossible to take anything Buttcocks says about sleds seriously....or anything he says for that matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 The new cat handles great on the trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: It’s impossible to take anything Buttcocks says about sleds seriously....or anything he says for that matter I was asking woolie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 12 years after I stopped riding and twitchy and handling are being used in the same sentence. That’s progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, frenchy said: does the turbo really make it feel that much heavier? The NA 900 I rode didn't feel heavy at all. It nose dives pretty hard in the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, spin_dry said: 12 years after I stopped riding and twitchy and handling are being used in the same sentence. That’s progress. There is nothing today’s sled do worse than any old iron. It’s insane how good they’ve gotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: There is nothing today’s sled do worse than any old iron. It’s insane how good they’ve gotten Wrong!!!!.........The fucking price tag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, frenchy said: does the turbo really make it feel that much heavier? The NA 900 I rode didn't feel heavy at all. Probably more the triple cylinder 4 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, snoughnut said: Wrong!!!!.........The fucking price tag! Inflation. Your dollars are worth less by the minute, especially in the last month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 hours ago, frenchy said: I was asking woolie IF you get right off a turbo and onto a 2 stroke you notice it a little,it’s prob 25-30 lbs heavier than an avg 800-850. The motor makes up for it because it just loafs along doesn’t feel like it’s working that hard at all, even full squeeze. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: IF you get right off a turbo and onto a 2 stroke you notice it a little,it’s prob 25-30 lbs heavier than an avg 800-850. The motor makes up for it because it just loafs along doesn’t feel like it’s working that hard at all, even full squeeze. so opposite of what buttcocks said. Check. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: IF you get right off a turbo and onto a 2 stroke you notice it a little,it’s prob 25-30 lbs heavier than an avg 800-850. The motor makes up for it because it just loafs along doesn’t feel like it’s working that hard at all, even full squeeze. But you really feel it. The front end handles like a bulldozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03classic700 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, DriftBusta said: Takes alotta 4 stroke experience, prodigious riding skills and cat like reflexes to harness that baby’s full potential. Fortunately I possess all those skills! LOVE the DBW btw, and wonder if some of them come configured differently from the factories. Mine was very responsive no lag at all. In the rough Chattery shit I put it in trail mode because it was less of a handful. Oh and it’s an 850 gaper too. Sorry woolie I couldn't resist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 17, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, frenchy said: so opposite of what buttcocks said. Check. Shocker!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Woodtick said: The new cat handles great on the trails. Haven’t rode anything nicer yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 hours ago, ACE said: But you really feel it. The front end handles like a bulldozer I thought you were a stout lad, shouldn't be a thing if you have moderately regaurded upper body strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I thought you were a stout lad, shouldn't be a thing if you have moderately regaurded upper body strength Why fight with it when there’s much better out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, ACE said: Why fight with it when there’s much better out there The moteur is glorious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: The moteur is glorious Yeah I liked the motor for sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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