The top speed of the Address is around 64mph on the clock or around 60mph gps.
I say “around” as it is very dependent on slope and wind speed – but on the flat and with no wind I can manage 60mph.
Calculations show that at the maximum power at 8000 engine rpm corresponds to 60.5mph, so that fits.
At this speed, virtually all of the resistance is wind resistance… Read more
I picked it up this morning and rode the long way home along the Cornish north coast.
It goes very well and seems to quite happily do 40-45 mph on the flat and still air at half throttle – i.e. the running in setting. (Curiously the 113cc Address can be driven faster than the Himalayan during the run-in period)
It’s very relaxing and enjoyable to drive. AND, as I thought, a quick trip to the pub to collect a carry out meal was no issue. I would not have wanted to be manouvering either the BMW or any other bike of 200Kg or over on the pavement. Read more
I think a lot of the manufacturers advice is based on avoiding warranty claims in the first year or so. After that most warranties are invalidated by not being serviced at extortionate cost by a dealer…. Read more
It made me think of over 40 years ago when I used to jump on my Lambretta in normal clothes and footwear and go anywhere (crash helmets were not compulsory then). So I decided to sell the Himalayan and buy a scooter. But which one? Read more
