I've wondered about that too. I don't have a "hot" bike, but enough others have mentioned it that I also believe that it isn't subjective.With all the posts on this subject, I've yet to read a real explanation of the variance. And enough people have had both a 'hot' bike and a 'warm' bike to convince me it isn't subjective.
Nope, definitely not subjective. I have had both a hot and cool ST. Maybe it's a fine tolerance on the rubber mat under the gas tank that helps direct the air from the radiator fans away?And enough people have had both a 'hot' bike and a 'warm' bike to convince me it isn't subjective.
On mine it was the exhaust. I have to wear heavy boots and riding pants in any marginally warm weather or I'll just about singe the hairs off my legs (ok, that's what it feels like anyhow). I get zero heat up high around the tank or seat tho. I changed to twoBrothers slipons and no more heat around my feet, shins and calves. but the flat drone from the pipes was more annoying than the heat so I switched back..I would like to know as well, Ive been combating the heat problem with marginal results. A recent long trip I have taken has convinced me that I either need to find a solution or this bike is gone. The Heat on mine is absolutely ridiculous. Its not even rideable on a moderately warm day.