flameboy182
Well-known member
Too funny! :lmao:
Sport bikes are not beginner bikes BUT...
- Thread starter sundancekid
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Too funny! :lmao:
Test rode a Honda CBR250RA a week or so ago. It was fun. Was hard for the first bit, to not bounce it off of the rev limiter, especially in first gear. I had to hold it back from passing the 600 ahead of me from the stop, until he hit the magic number of rpm's then his afterburners would light. But I could just wait and catch him in the corners. I've heard that it won't do 160, but with the traffic laws the way they are, that may be a good thing.
sundancekid
Banned
Actually ego had nothing to do with it. I was looking at it from a financial, safety and skill development point of view. I didn't want to buy something that would get me killed, nor did I want something that felt under powered when taking a passenger or passing a truck. Everyone knows that your bike handles differently with a passenger so that was a small factor in my consideration. In addition, if I bought a 125 I would've only kept it for 1 season then upgraded to something else the year after. I also considered the fees/taxes associated and was trying to avoid them by not hopping from one bike to another and make a responsible decision at the same time.
I gave serious consideration to everyone's feedback and I'm satisfied with my decision. Not going with a 600 right off the bat was/is the right choice for me. In a year or two I will likely go with something else, if not a sport bike it might be some type of cruiser.
sundancekid
Banned
mmm....too late :confused1: I've already take 3 different passengers so far.
vic_himself
Well-known member
It's all about what you want and are comfortable with. I knew fullout the 250 was slow and I was gonna regret it when I picked it up but hey that's life. To be honest I only got it so that I would know how a bran new motorcycle is supposed to feel like that way when I buy used I know what to look for. And for those people on the forum who take everything litterally the 250 has a hard time pulling after 100km anyone who tells me otherwise still owns a 250 lol. Just have fun man to each his own. The problem with forums is everyone is a keyboard warrior an they just like o bash every comment they can. I didn't post my orig comment to try to act cool that's just how I feel about the subject. BBBOOYYA!
vic_himself
Well-known member
And by the way I'm still alive bud.
backtobikes
Active member
I doubt anyone looks this deep in threads, but I thought this was interesting reading. I just got back into bikes after 25 years in cars. I did ride for 6 years before the 25 year break. Some would say I should have gotten a 250 because of years away. I bought a BMW R1100S. I just wouldn't be happy with something gutless - might as well stick with a car otherwise. Don't get me wrong, I am a very cautious rider, but want some go, I want it without floating the red line.
The SS bikes almost beg you to race them. I don't know what it was, but when I was younger, lying low over a bike made me feel like I was on a racetrack. I don't see the problem for people starting out on a bigger bike, but the SS bikes are a recipe for disaster for many experienced riders let alone new riders. Insurance on my Beamer was 530 with full collision and comprehensive. A SS would have been over a 1100.
The SS bikes almost beg you to race them. I don't know what it was, but when I was younger, lying low over a bike made me feel like I was on a racetrack. I don't see the problem for people starting out on a bigger bike, but the SS bikes are a recipe for disaster for many experienced riders let alone new riders. Insurance on my Beamer was 530 with full collision and comprehensive. A SS would have been over a 1100.
