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I've owned both. They are 2 completely different bikes.The 636 was really comfortable, but seemed a little top heavy. The stock suspension felt like it was built more for the street( soft).It had loads of low end, which was a bad thing for me. The front would lift up every time I came out of a corner. Turn in takes some force.The brakes are great.All around great bike depending on your size and riding style.
The '07 felt more like a race bike. The seating position was a little more radical with a relatively hard, flat seat. It took a little while to get used to. It weighs more than the 636, but the weight is down low so it feels lighter. The suspension is stiffer than hell out of the box and takes a while to break in. I actually had to re-spring the rear on mine because I was to light. Suspension adjustment is an absolute must. The bike flicks side to side super easy even at high speeds. The engine is lacking in low end but makes up for it at the top. My '07 is actually faster than my buddies 636 and he's got a pipe. The over rev is insane on this thing. I shift at 15200rpm when I'm in race mode. The brakes are great. I put some steel braided lines on mine and it lifted the rear at 160mph.
Both are awesome bikes. It really depends on what you plan on using it for.
Last edited by SLIDER : 05-20-2008 at 05:33 PM.
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