…by the quick shifter, which allows for fast and easy wide-open throttle upshifts. It's like you have one long gear - simply slam the throttle open and bang gears as fast as you can. After experiencing the rapid shifting bliss of the quick shifter, it makes bikes with conventional shifters passe. Even…

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…engine power. Christini claims that the total amount of loss with their AWD system is 1/10th of a horsepower. Natural speculation combined with our quick riding impression has left us to doubt it truly drags so little. However, we're certain that whatever it is, it isn't much.Here's how the whole thing…

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…feels like it's there all the way to the 9500 rpm redline. I say feel because the engine revs out very quickly. Toe the gearlever up just as the LED shift lights light up in harmony and the quick-shifter does the business of cutting sparks and fuel just enough for the next gear to hook up with minimal interruption…

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…you are riding something special.One of the many elements facilitating my lap times was the factory YEC quick shifter. Holding the throttle wide open, all I had to do was lightly touch the shifter before the bike would smoothly select the next gear. Perfect for full-throttle shifts when leaned over as…

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…ride heights, not once in two days did we mess with the suspension - we never felt the need to touch a clicker, and it was unique in that regard."I quickly got comfortable on the CBR," says Becklin. "Everything is where you'd expect and it invites you to get going immediately. The front end feels stable…

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…trick aspect is the electric shifter that is triggered either by the foot shifter or by a hand-actuated toggle on the left handlebar (that must be switched on to operate).Those of you imagining racebike-quick gear changes will be disappointed. The shift itself happens quickly, but the time it takes for…

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…high as you dare, and on this day the programmable limit was set to 11,250 rpm. A ceramic-coated 2-into1 stepped header allows spent gasses to exit quickly and does absolutely nothing to quiet this earth-shaking monster.Incredibly violent launches are thanks to a 66.9-inch wheelbase, a square-shouldered…

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…with laced steel wheels, a silver powder coated engine with polished covers, and floorboards with a heel/toe shifter. The stout-looking front end from the FL series adds visual beef, and a quick-release passenger seat adds versatility. Like all Softails, the Heritage is equipped with the Twin Cam 88B counterbalanced…

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…and transmission, which are in no way intimidating. JC found the transmission a trifle bit irksome at first before realizing he wasn't letting the shifter fully return in between shifts. He modified his style and had no further problem.Our resident newbie and author of this article spent a good portion…

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…freeway riding to a bare minimum. Off of Interstate 5 and onto Highway 126 through Santa Paula. From there it was onto Highway 150 into Ojai. After a quick fuel stop and combining GPS with an old-school map check, we headed north on Highway 33. During weekdays the road has hardly any traffic. There are…

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