Those acceleration numbers are superb IMO.
Why is there so much discussion on power and top end speed when clearly this is a gentleman's express, not a squidmobile? Want a race track inspired sport bike? This isn't it. Simple. Other than the restricted cruising range, how else does this bike fall short of real world, not autobahn cruising, or road track performance? Can it cruise the ton 2 up with gear comfortably? What more do you want? Are the cases not far superior to the K1300s versions? Does Honda not have a far better reputaion for dependable shaft drive? Aren't there more than twice as many places to get service on tour than BMW? How do the pillion accommodations compare? How do the wind blasts compare? How does the weather protection compare? How about leg room, seating position etc? Those are what matter on a sport toruing bike, not top end speed. Oh, the article does say a few words about real world experience: "On the way home, I'm more impressed with the sneaky-fast way this engine makes power than with the numbers themselves." What's wrong with that?
Oh, and it's far better looking than (any) the BMW, *that's* for sure.
