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Yes, this one has a balancer shaft to eliminate or greatly reduce vibration. One reviewer even complained that it was too smooth for his liking! My guess is that he doesn’t do long rides. A vibratory bike that is fun on a short Green Lane type ride is a torture machine on a 300 mile day at 70-80 mph.
Boatloads of these bikes have been sold now and the miles ridden are racking up. I follow a couple of Facebook groups. So far there have been quite a few small problems but not many big problems. The Interceptor forum is much the same.
If you want a retro bike with Japanese level reliability, get a new Triumph. That's my observation anyway.
No doubt the 2024 version of this BSA will be better than the 2023 model. The 2023 model is actually doing quite well considering it is an all new design. It helps that the powerplant is a proven Rotax unit that has been used by BMW and Aprilia for many years.

Glen

<blockquote data-quote="worntorn" data-source="post: 632648" data-attributes="member: 590">Yes, this one has a&nbsp; balancer shaft to eliminate or greatly reduce vibration. One reviewer even complained that it was too smooth for his liking! My guess is that he doesn’t do long rides. A vibratory bike that is fun on a short Green Lane type ride is a torture machine on a 300 mile day at 70-80 mph.Boatloads of these bikes have been sold now and the miles ridden are racking up. I follow a couple of Facebook groups. So far there have been quite a few small problems but not many big problems. The Interceptor forum is much the same.If you want a retro bike with Japanese level reliability, get a new Triumph. That&#039;s my observation anyway.No doubt the 2024 version of this BSA will be better than the 2023 model. The 2023 model is actually doing quite well considering it is an all new design. It helps that the powerplant is a proven Rotax unit that has been used by BMW and Aprilia for many years.Glen</blockquote>

[QUOTE="worntorn, post: 632648, member: 590"] Yes, this one has a balancer shaft to eliminate or greatly reduce vibration. One reviewer even complained that it was too smooth for his liking! My guess is that he doesn’t do long rides. A vibratory bike that is fun on a short Green Lane type ride is a torture machine on a 300 mile day at 70-80 mph. Boatloads of these bikes have been sold now and the miles ridden are racking up. I follow a couple of Facebook groups. So far there have been quite a few small problems but not many big problems. The Interceptor forum is much the same. If you want a retro bike with Japanese level reliability, get a new Triumph. That's my observation anyway. No doubt the 2024 version of this BSA will be better than the 2023 model. The 2023 model is actually doing quite well considering it is an all new design. It helps that the powerplant is a proven Rotax unit that has been used by BMW and Aprilia for many years. Glen [/QUOTE]