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Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV
I still havent decided with the 250 vs 600 dilemma,
I mean i dont mind riding a 250, especially as insurance and gas is so expensive these days. But i have sat on one and i looked foolishly big on that thing. It'll probably have enough power, maybe just a bit off for a nice long highway journey.
On the other hand, riding a 600, insurance will blow, gas wont be as good, but i get size and more power. Power will be more difficult to handle along with the momentum of the bigger bike. The difference is, that i wont look like a retarded giant on the bike.
What bikes did you guys start off with?  |
i started off with a 600 and as charlie says, respect the bike and you will be fine. i found the 600 to be a steeper learning curve than on a 250.
just to be clear though, as much as you want to and many of us do, don't buy your bike based on looks. that is probably the greatest mistake of all.
better to look like a fool riding a 250 for a season or two and learn properly then ending up on the gravel riding a 600 and whatever consequences that may follow.
a 250 top speed is 170km/h. thats redlining on top gear, but it can easily do the 120km/h on highway. so unless you plan on getting your bike impounded, a 250 is fine for highway journeys.