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:the bulky front end and fairing make it
stand out — but not in a good way”
· paying for raw power that is agile, there are several flaws that
largely impractical on most make it a less-than-ideal choice for
roads. most riders.
· Not Ideal for Long Rides: Why It's a Bad Choice:
T h e V M A X i s n ' t a
· Unreliable Build Quality:
comfortable bike for long- While KTM is known for
d i s t a n c e t o u r i n g . I t s producing excellent off-road
aggressive posture and bikes, the RC390 suffers from
uncomfortable seat make it
quality control issues that can
cause mechanical failures
tiring after just a short period.
legend in the world of sportbikes for prematurely.
its sheer speed, but despite its status,
it's far from the perfect bike. The · Harsh Ride: The aggressive
Hayabusa is fast, but when it comes to r i d i n g p o s t u r e i s
everyday practicality, comfort, and uncomfortable for most street
handling, it leaves much to be desired. riders, and the suspension
setup is stiff, making it feel
Why It's a Bad Choice:
jarring on rough roads.
· Too Fast for Most Riders:
· High Maintenance Costs:
4. Victory Vision Tour The Hayabusa is a ridiculous Due to the performance-
bike for anyone who isn't a
Victory motorcycles were known for seasoned rider. The power and oriented design, the RC390
their bold designs and American s p e e d i t d e l i v e r s a r e requires frequent servicing,
engineering, but the Victory Vision unnecessary on regular roads making it costly to maintain
Tour was a total misfire. Despite and are actually a safety over the long term.
being one of Victory's more ambitious hazard for less experienced
touring bikes, it's widely regarded as riders.
one of the worst models ever
produced by the brand. · Uncomfortable for Long
Rides: The Hayabusa is
Why It's a Bad Choice: extremely aggressive, with a
· Awkward Styling: The riding posture that isn't
Vision Tour has an odd design, designed for comfort over
and the bulky front end and long periods.
fairing make it stand out —
· Difficult to Handle: Due to its
but not in a good way. It looks size and weight, it can be 7. Harley-Davidson LiveWire
like a prototype from a sci-fi difficult to handle, especially
movie, which isn't ideal for at low speeds or in tight The Harley-Davidson LiveWire was
riders looking for a timeless spaces. Harley's attempt to get into the electric
design. motorcycle market, but it's an
expensive flop. While it might look
· Uncomfortable Ride: The
ride quality isn't nearly as sleek and futuristic, the LiveWire
good as its competitors, with doesn't offer much value compared to
some owners reporting that it's traditional gas-powered motorcycles
harder to maneuver and less or even other electric bikes.
comfortable than other Why It's a Bad Choice:
touring motorcycles.
· Outrageously Expensive: At
· Expensive Maintenance: over $29,000, the LiveWire is
Victory went out of business one of the most expensive
in 2017, and finding parts or electric motorcycles on the
service for the Vision Tour has market, and it doesn't offer the
become increasingly difficult 6. KTM RC390 kind of range or performance
and expensive. to justify the cost.
The KTM RC390 is often hailed as a
· Limited Range: With a range
great beginner track bike, but it's more
5. Suzuki Hayabusa of around 100 miles per
of a pain to own than people give it charge, it's simply not
The Suzuki Hayabusa has been a credit for. While it's lightweight and
practical for long-distance
