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As already mentioned, performance from the Rebel is very good and it is a fact that the front wheel lifts off the ground in both first and second gear if hard use is made of the throttle. Consequently, it is necessary to treat the twist-grip with extreme care. | As already mentioned, performance from the Rebel is very good and it is a fact that the front wheel lifts off the ground in both first and second gear if hard use is made of the throttle. Consequently, it is necessary to treat the twist-grip with extreme care. | ||
A combination of greasy London roads, Japanese | A combination of greasy London roads, Japanese tyres and lively acceleration leaves nothing to the imagination when we say it is possible to become involved in tricky situations if care isn't taken in the wet. | ||
Fortunately, adhesion proved no problem in the dry and in spite of excellent ground clearance, it was found that the prop stand was grounding on tight right-hand bends. | Fortunately, adhesion proved no problem in the dry and in spite of excellent ground clearance, it was found that the prop stand was grounding on tight right-hand bends. | ||
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So far we have mentioned almost everything about the Rebel except possibly the most important thing with regard to safety, and that's braking. | So far we have mentioned almost everything about the Rebel except possibly the most important thing with regard to safety, and that's braking. | ||
The twin-leading-shoe front brake is good at low speeds, but could be improved for highspeed use. The actual lever movement is soft and brake response gradual, but it takes real effort to get the front wheel/ | The twin-leading-shoe front brake is good at low speeds, but could be improved for highspeed use. The actual lever movement is soft and brake response gradual, but it takes real effort to get the front wheel/ tyre squealing. Perhaps harder linings would prove the answer for somebody who wishes to use all available performance from the Rebel. | ||
Anyway, apart from these few minor criticisms, we found the [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] T350 Rebel to be a very exciting machine to ride because of its true heavyweight performance with lightweight looks. It's a pity the chrome and weather protection couldn't be improved to suit the British climate! | Anyway, apart from these few minor criticisms, we found the [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] T350 Rebel to be a very exciting machine to ride because of its true heavyweight performance with lightweight looks. It's a pity the chrome and weather protection couldn't be improved to suit the British climate! |