Ride the CTX1300, however, and it feels anything but lethargic. Oh, the top end rush is somewhat diminished, but the changes have resulted in a gush of low-end torque, the V4 able to easily pull 2,000 rpm in top gear. The CTX’s rendition of the big V4 is the very definition of rheostat-like power; there are no peaks and valleys to the 1300′s powerband, only a constant rush of power no matter what rpm the engine is spinning.
This is a very good way to describe what it feels like. And coming from an older Gold Wing and then a cruiser, the 1300's engine is what I imagine it would be like to ride a sport bike. I actually have to be careful not to roll on the throttle too much, because the bike is VERY responsive and I often find myself going a bit faster than I should be. This will just take some getting used to.
This is a very good way to describe what it feels like. And coming from an older Gold Wing and then a cruiser, the 1300's engine is what I imagine it would be like to ride a sport bike. I actually have to be careful not to roll on the throttle too much, because the bike is VERY responsive and I often find myself going a bit faster than I should be. This will just take some getting used to.
