Classic Velocity

A February weekend with almost 70 degree highs and sunny skies meant that all the frustrated two-wheeled faithful were out on the roads. It felt like the middle of summer with herds of Harley’s and squadrons of sport bikes. To complete 2 days of riding, the 1190R got some exercise running through Amish country and some two-lane highways. With cinders still on the roads, and snow melt in places, it was a reminder of just how powerful this machine is. I actually rode around in rain mode for a while, which limits the bike to 100hp. That was plenty for the roads and conditions….. Over hill and dale, past a Llama ranch where the animals looked way overdressed for the warm weather, alongside a fox at full trot, past cornfield stubble, and back. It was a great to be back on two wheels for more than a few minutes. The road calls…