Originally Posted by
curbtender
It be a great commuter, though. I wouldn't rank it any higher than other Japanese bikes with the same components. I think "right buyer" is the working phrase.
It has a cult following among the iBOB crowd, along with the Bridgestone RBs, Specialized Sequoia, and others. It fills a niche that isn't very common: lightish weight tubing with room for fatter tires and fenders. Not all UJB's offer that - in fact very few. This bike will be more responsive than a full touring rig, but will also probably be more whippy if fully loaded down.
It's very versatile without compromising performance (to the degree a loaded tourer does).
But yes, again, "right buyer" factors in.