The rev counter display is easy to read, and the high-rpm shift light is a nice touch, but with a dark face shield on your helmet, it's difficult to read the LCD speedometer. Perhaps you shouldn't worry. Just hang on. Click to enlarge image Outside of the racetrack, there's no place to test the handling of this machine. It's exemplary on the street.
Power is adequate enough to get a big smile going, but the very best thing is the brake system.
The front brakes are as effective as a brick wall, but much more controllable. Four different sized Brembo pistons operate on substantial twin discs giving braking that is powerful yet two-finger controllable. Top marks there. The panels do a good job of keeping your alpinestars out of the shock linkage, though. Chunky or no, the RSV is more adjustable than most.