KRAMER GP2-890R
R I D E R E V I E W
P84
I had various issues with the gearbox during my four days on the
bike. We tried a couple of different shift lever heights but in each
session, wet or dry, I would encounter one of two missed shifts
from the touchy quickshift system. I found the auto-blipper not as
smooth as I'd have liked. It did work, but not as smoothly as hoped
so I reverted back to using the clutch for corner entry. This isn't a
major slight on the Kramer as I think many production auto-blippers
(including what I had on my Pikes Peak Aprilia Tuono) are simply
not as good as they need to be.
However, the detriment of the
gearbox was more than made up
by the superb chassis and the way
you can simply attack the apex
under braking. The Kramer is stiff
where you want it, and offers a
nice degree of flex so that when
you start dialing in the power, you
can feel what the chassis and sus-
pension are doing.
There's so much power on offer
from the Brembo 19 RCS master-
cylinder and Stylema caliper
setup, more than needed, and it's
matched by great feel at the lever.
Combined with the WP Super
Competition fork and the feel at
the lever, you can trail brake right
up to the apex and never worry
about what the front is doing.
(Left) Marked, remote preload
adjuster makes for super easy
suspension adjustment.
(Below) Dymag UPX7 forged
aluminum wheels are as light as
they come and contribute to the
Kramer's incredible direction-
change speed.
(Right) New AiM
dash provides
all the data most
amateur racers
will ever need.
