Having recently tested the xc in the wintry blast in Newcastle yesterday i can comment on some positives and negatives;
Bearing in mind I am 6 ft 1in`
The positives - The Engine is a dream in any gear silky smooth and very responsive. The clutch and gearbox are positive and easy to use.
Suspension is epic especially speed bumps - takes them for fun.
Handling is light with little weight or feel on the 21` front, however this is an advantage in slow moving car parks and Mongolian trails !
Now the bad points ( my point of view)
The plastics are poor but they pale into insignificance compared to the child like switch gear and even more pathetic indicator control switch which does [b][b]not[/b][/b] self cancel and has to be manually returned to the middle position to cancel.
The seating position is good however as the pegs are too high and too far back this is causing lack of free movement to your feet making the foot cramp earlier than it should ;this is even after the peg rubbers and seat were adjusted.Aftermarket accessories will sort it though.The other gripe is the size of the grip.Could be a tad bigger- again aftermarket watch this space.Mirrors - get new ones on day of delivery.
Screen - get one that fits and works.
Thoroughly impressive and cant wait to get one and improve it even more. - Paul dyson
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