VOLUME ISSUE OCTOBER , P91
Basic front
suspension is a
little under-damped
for sporty riding
and lets down the
package a little
when the road
gets twisty.
Despite this auditory disappointment, Suzuki has done well with this
engine, which makes just over a claimed 81 horsepower and about 58 lb-ft
of torque, enough to keep experienced riders entertained while still being
approachable for those moving up from smaller machines. It's a peppy little
thing. Despite a slight emissions-induced flat spot below 3000 rpm, the twin
produces punchy acceleration through the first two-thirds of the rev range,
but top-end performance is lacking a little despite its willingness to get there.
The engine is more focused on midrange/mid-rev performance, providing
enough thrills to keep you engaged but not enough to blow the doors off, as
seen in something like a Yamaha MT-09, for example. That balance of perfor
-
mance is exactly what makes it work so well in this retro-styled frame. The
TT is lively without being frantic, and smooth without being sterile.
