obstacles and didn't jar the rider
as one would expect on a relaxed
bike like this. We did not try jump-
ing the Super73, but we did fid-
dle with the clickers and tuned it
to get some better hold up as we
became more comfortable on the
bike at higher speeds. The wide
tires also aid in traction and rider
comfort. We aired them down a
bit to help with bump absorption
and felt this also provided more
grip while making faster turns.
Another cool thing about
Super73 bikes is the smart-
phone app that pairs to the bike.
Through the app you can turn on
the headlight, get directions, and
change speed modes. You can
do all these things on the left-
side display, too, but the phone
integration is cool if you plan on
having a phone mount on the
bike. This would be very handy
if you're riding on unfamiliar trails
or cruising around a new town.
As a life-long motorcycle rider
I'm not sure why they call this bike
a "performance racer." In my opin-
ion, it's the best-looking Super73
in the lineup, but I just can't see
racing this thing anywhere other
than around town or to the next
bar. Which is fine by me, but call-
ing it a performance racer seems
a little far-fetched. Regardless, I
had a blast riding the RSD Malibu.
It often served as my go-to gro-
cery getter, track day pit bike, and
coffee shop companion.
With an electric assist, it's
easier to ride compared to
an acoustic bicycle and more
stealth than ripping a pit bike
through the neighborhood.
Plus, you don't need a license,
registration or insurance to ride
it. A cap of 28 miles per hour is a
nice comfortable speed, and the
bike offers a great platform to
teach first-time riders, too.
The $4800 price point might
be a bit steep for a bike like this.
For reference, the Surron Light
Bee X is $4400 and is much
more capable in off-road settings.
Still, the Super73 looks better
with classic motorcycle styling
and will have you smiling all the
way down the boardwalk.
CN
QUICKSPIN I RSD x Super73-RX Malibu
P102
Wheels are 20
inchers, fitted with
4.5- and 5-inch-
wide Kenda Grzly
knobby tires.
