But since was stolen and dumped last year (everything fixed except right side fairing scratched up) I just don't feel the same about her. I've hardly ridden the bike since then even though nothing mechanically wrong, just doesn't feel the same. My fiance actually gets it and agrees I should trade her in, she likes cruisers but since I ride pretty much exclusively alone I'm thinking of going back to my roots from WAY long ago and getting a smallish dual sport in the 250cc range since I mostly commute in the city and ride back country roads when I ride for pleasure think it would be fun while doing that to pull off road when I see a trail. Really like the FZ6R but the practicality and fun factor of a dual sport really appeals. Thinking the yammy xt250 but going to check out Honda also (the Kawi and Suzi dual sports both have way high seat heights).
hate to do it...
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DRZ400? I will own one of those one of these days... just to beat around the back road. I wish my wife wasn't narrow minded on a bike that need plastic all over... that would be an awesome bike for her to learn... once lowered.
Just my opinion but you got use to a 600 now... going back to a 250 might get you a little bored?
Just my opinion but you got use to a 600 now... going back to a 250 might get you a little bored?
It just depends on the bike, a ninja 250 would be a disapointment after the 6r.But for flicking around town only, a 250 dirtbike would be fun because of the centralised weight.Its so simple to get the front end up, it makes them feel like a mini beast.
Yea I like the drz400 alot to Marthy, one of the few suzuki's id consider buying.
Why not the wr250?Its $1500 more, but you get more torque, an aluminium frame, fully adjustable suspension, and it has homogolation intentions.So upgrades, and aftermarket parts will be readily available.Im not up to date on th mx engines.But my 450 is a 2006.It had the wr's timing, but I was able to advance its timing to the yz's, gained 2 or 3 hp + twice the snap for $0.
Once you get bored with a xt250 youll want a upgrade.When you get bored with a wr you can turn it into a supermotard at least.
Dont worry about the height, it weighs 1/2 what a 6r does, way easier to 1 foot at a light.The excitement you get with a foot off of the ground is the important part imo.
Rickey Carmichael, and Jeremy Mcgrath are short.I think its an advantage.When you only have to raise your butt 4'' off of the seat to fully extend your legs, you use alot less energy than a tall guy that has to raise up 12'' to extend his legs the same way.
Yea I like the drz400 alot to Marthy, one of the few suzuki's id consider buying.
Why not the wr250?Its $1500 more, but you get more torque, an aluminium frame, fully adjustable suspension, and it has homogolation intentions.So upgrades, and aftermarket parts will be readily available.Im not up to date on th mx engines.But my 450 is a 2006.It had the wr's timing, but I was able to advance its timing to the yz's, gained 2 or 3 hp + twice the snap for $0.
Once you get bored with a xt250 youll want a upgrade.When you get bored with a wr you can turn it into a supermotard at least.
Dont worry about the height, it weighs 1/2 what a 6r does, way easier to 1 foot at a light.The excitement you get with a foot off of the ground is the important part imo.
Rickey Carmichael, and Jeremy Mcgrath are short.I think its an advantage.When you only have to raise your butt 4'' off of the seat to fully extend your legs, you use alot less energy than a tall guy that has to raise up 12'' to extend his legs the same way.
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Funny, a DRZ400S is what led me to the FZ6R! I've always had street bikes, except for a 125 Enduro I bought broken and sold right after fixing. The latest was a Vulcan cruiser I put 53,000 miles on. Three years ago I bought the DRZ to retrieve my truck after hang gliding. I got used to the nimbleness and HP:Wt ratio on the Z. The Vulcan felt like a wallowing cow after that, so...
I feel lucky to have both in my stable. The Z is a sturdy steed. It's not light or especially fast, but it's low maintenance and durable. Plenty of mods available to make 'em dangerous. They are tall. I trimmed the seat foam on mine. Lowering links and aftermarket seats are available, too.
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I feel lucky to have both in my stable. The Z is a sturdy steed. It's not light or especially fast, but it's low maintenance and durable. Plenty of mods available to make 'em dangerous. They are tall. I trimmed the seat foam on mine. Lowering links and aftermarket seats are available, too.
-Stan
Great, I was wondering how low can you get them. I remember looking at them and how high they were. The only thing that steer me away was the 2 up riding... I don't think my wife would have been crazy about it...
The Honda crf250l is a pretty good bargain $4400.It actually sounds like a good compromise between the xt and the wr.Its a bit sportier than the xt, it just doesn't have as much upgrade potential and performance as the wr.
that's such a weird mentality I don't understand. so many people have this mindset.
It is WAAAY more fun to ride a slow bike as fast as she can go, then to ride a fast bike 1/5 of its capability.
I love running the 250 up to near redline and shifting, always staying in the powerband.....It never gets boring. But if all I had was a 250 Id get bored, I have the zx6r when I have go fast desires....like the other day
140 comes quick on the speedo lolThat was kind of my point. If I get a ninjet for my wife I won't mind keeping it for occasional track day. But riding a ninjet only... I'll need anger therapy! LOLthat's such a weird mentality I don't understand. so many people have this mindset.
It is WAAAY more fun to ride a slow bike as fast as she can go, then to ride a fast bike 1/5 of its capability.
I love running the 250 up to near redline and shifting, always staying in the powerband.....It never gets boring. But if all I had was a 250 Id get bored, I have the zx6r when I have go fast desires....like the other day
But you're right... technically a 250 is more than enough for the road.