Tested some new bikes at Daytona Bike Week

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Being that I live about 2 miles from the Daytona track, i decided to go sign up to demo ride a few bikes. So far i've been on a Harley Road King (very nice i must say, my first Harley ride) and a brand spankin new ZX-10R (the 14 was booked full). The Kawi was very smooth on the power delivery, something my aging R6 doesnt show me much of anymore. I'm gonna go hunt down a Honda and a new R1 if I can tomorrow. Suzuki is the only manufacturer I've seen so far that doesnt demo its 600 or 1000cc (also with the 1300) sportbikes. Can-Am is doing demo rides on their new 3-wheeler that i can't wait to get on too. If anyone is around Daytona with a valid license and a helmet can make it, this is one of the few times where you can pick and ride almost any new bike available from the big manufacturers. Oh yeah - sign up starts at 8 or 9 am every day for the demos, so get there early if you want good picks for a certain time.