Gary Johnson, Superbike and renowned TT racer rode the DR-Moto at Cartagena in February, here's what he had to say;

 

"My first thought when sitting on the DR-Moto was liking how much room there was on the bike. It could even be classed as big for the smaller rider, but once it took off I realised the motor is an unbelievable powerhouse! It pulls from zero and is as smooth and tractable as anything I've ridden. Then the first corner is thrown towards you and the braking force and stability is awesome".

 

"When you throw it into the bend it just wants to drop on its side. I'd been on a Triumph 675 all weekend and the way this changes direction makes [the 675] feel a heavy lump".

 

"On corner entry it didn't have enough engine braking dialled in to pull the bike up for the tall gear it was capable of pulling out of the corner. Also, the first crack of the throttle was a little jerky, highlighted by the huge torque available". 

 

"Rear grip was unreal, In fact I would sacrifice some steering and grip by lengthening the wheel base to stop it wheelieing so much. I'd love to dial it in and personalise the seating position and suspension on the bike to have a go at showing its real potential".