There are times when I feel I'm still not used to all that power, not to mention the enormous effort it takes to push the thing in and out of parking-spaces. But lately I've felt very comfortable on the bike, enjoying the way it handles corners and the effortless acceleration that makes overtaking a breeze. Sitting on the motorway in the dark, wet and cold, I feel safe and protected, as though my bike will look after me.
Here we are on Melbury Hill, Dorset, yesterday:
