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time. But throw in the more usual bumps and holes along with a series of slow | time. But throw in the more usual bumps and holes along with a series of slow | ||
bends and the DB1 begins to suffer. | bends and the DB1 begins to suffer. | ||
For a start I don't know whether it's the | For a start I don't know whether it's the tires or the suspension but on slow | ||
corners the DB1 feels incredibly unstable. I'd have been happier on a Goldwing | corners the DB1 feels incredibly unstable. I'd have been happier on a Goldwing | ||
at times. Those 60-Series Pirellis which the Italian firm are claiming as | at times. Those 60-Series Pirellis which the Italian firm are claiming as | ||
radials work very well at higher speeds, although they aren't perfectly matched | radials work very well at higher speeds, although they aren't perfectly matched | ||
to the rims leaving the last 5mm of the tread unused on both | to the rims leaving the last 5mm of the tread unused on both tires. But having | ||
such a wide, low front makes the transition from straight ahead to canted over | such a wide, low front makes the transition from straight ahead to canted over | ||
very sudden at urban speeds. Come to a roundabout and you thru'penny bit round | very sudden at urban speeds. Come to a roundabout and you thru'penny bit round | ||