RX3 holding it's own against the big boys!

sjeff35 · 03-26-2018, 09:02 AM

Morning,

This past weekend I attended an Entry Level Training class for ADV type riding here in NM. It was put on by West38moto. I have to say I really enjoyed the two days and learned a lot.

Of course I was the only one there with a CSC bike and received a lot of attention and some good natured ribbing. Out of the 10 participants and the three trainers the bike distribution went something like this:

6 BMW GS 1200's (both standard and Adventure models)
2 BMW GS 700's
2 BMW GS 650
2 DR-Z'
1 Triumph Tiger (Boy what a sweet sounding machine)

The little RX3 held it's ground and performed all the tasks assigned. The only time I dumped my bike was when I was showing off.(I made a spectacular get-off, too bad they didn't get it on tape)

One of the trainers, who has a GS 1200, was really impressed with the RX3 and thought it should have cost $10k, they were all blown away when I told him it was $4k delivered.

I finally came to the conclusion that I need to lower the gearing, the only real problem I experienced all weekend was starting off if the ground was anything less than flat.

All in all it was a great class and I highly recommend them if you're a noob like me.

03-26-2018, 09:02 AM	#1
sjeff35 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Corrales, NM Posts: 118	RX3 holding it's own against the big boys! Morning, This past weekend I attended an Entry Level Training class for ADV type riding here in NM. It was put on by West38moto. I have to say I really enjoyed the two days and learned a lot. Of course I was the only one there with a CSC bike and received a lot of attention and some good natured ribbing. Out of the 10 participants and the three trainers the bike distribution went something like this: 6 BMW GS 1200's (both standard and Adventure models) 2 BMW GS 700's 2 BMW GS 650 2 DR-Z' 1 Triumph Tiger (Boy what a sweet sounding machine) The little RX3 held it's ground and performed all the tasks assigned. The only time I dumped my bike was when I was showing off.(I made a spectacular get-off, too bad they didn't get it on tape) One of the trainers, who has a GS 1200, was really impressed with the RX3 and thought it should have cost $10k, they were all blown away when I told him it was $4k delivered. I finally came to the conclusion that I need to lower the gearing, the only real problem I experienced all weekend was starting off if the ground was anything less than flat. All in all it was a great class and I highly recommend them if you're a noob like me.
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