Guest Scura Owner Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 In the August edition of Cycle World there is a road test on the Scura. They report dyno results of 75.9 hp and 63.0 lbs-ft. The also report a 1/4 mile time of 12.18 at 109.34 mph and a top speed of 134 mph. They qot an average of 36 mpg. They liked the bike but their major beef was with the rear end being too harsh. They felt that the ohlins shock had too much compression damping. They sent it out to have it revalved. But still were not completely satisfied. They stated that got the fork to work without surgery. However as usual, Cycle World did not provided the suspension setting they used. Also in the mag was a "Long-Term Wrap-up" article on their V11 Sport. Interesting read.
Guest jimjib Posted July 10, 2002 Posted July 10, 2002 It is amazing that the factory set the bike up so shitty.
Guest JohnInNH Posted July 10, 2002 Posted July 10, 2002 I'm glad I did not spend the extra $ for the SCURA, and got the regular Le Mans. There is not a lot of good press on the suspension "Upgrade" I think the stock set up is stiff enough. I think the front is a little to stiff, but I like the rear a lot. I run the front 3 clicks stiffer than the lowest setting for both C and R I had the chance to get a Tenni also, but decided it was not worth the extra $. Plus I really like the "Eddie Bauer" version (Champaign) as it is more low key, and does not scream GIVE ME A SPEEDING TICKET. It also matches my VW TDI !
Guest Oliver Posted July 10, 2002 Posted July 10, 2002 Hi there, this posting is not, because I own one of these beauties In Germany there were several road tests made with the Scura. Each magazine comes to the conclusion that the Öhlins are phantastic ... but ... only if they are adjusted correctly. The factory settings are indead a bit stiff, but I like it. I tried several other settings, but came back to the factory settings. Greeting from Hamburg, Germany
Guest jimjib Posted July 10, 2002 Posted July 10, 2002 Its not the settings...the valving is way off and I think the spring is to light...at least for my 210 lbs.
Guest Scura Owner Posted July 11, 2002 Posted July 11, 2002 I agree whole heatedly. Classic case of undersprung and overdampened.
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