You can enjoy sporty driving while taking advantage of the latest safety equipment
The test drive was conducted on public roads and winding roads, and the first thing that impressed us was how comfortable the ride is. The sharp handling is also impressive. While eliminating the normal feeling of sluggishness, there is no sense of so-called hardness. The goal was to achieve handling like a lowered vehicle at normal ride height, so I thought there might be some stiffness, but I didn’t feel it at all.
In fact, especially in the early stages of movement, it feels soft, and as the vehicle speed increases, it feels slightly softer. For those who want to drive at a high pace on highways and winding roads, we recommend replacing the entire suspension, but for those who want to drive lightly on winding roads in addition to city driving, this is perfect.
When you step on the brakes, the overwhelming rigidity of the Brembo 6-pot pedal increases your sense of security. The brakes are extremely easy to handle as they only respond to the amount of pressure you apply. The choice of premium sport S007 tires makes the bike quiet and calm, but also responds well when a grip is needed.
As soon as you step on the accelerator, a gentle but slightly wilder sound comes through. At the same time, the 2-liter engine accelerates with a stretchy lift. It’s not a fast car by any means, but as you rev the engine and enjoy the extended acceleration, you realize that this is indeed a sport FR with an Altezza feel.
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The fact that the ride height does not change by changing the springs means that the operation of follow-up cruise control and Safety Sense is also reassuring. You get that peace of mind, but with improved sporty handling. This is the modern version of sports customization proposed by TOMS.
Although the customization of cars has become more difficult in recent years due to the complexity of various requirements, the passion of car enthusiasts to conquer these requirements and adapt the car to their own taste is still alive and well in this day and age. TOM’S proposes such the latest tuning.
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