Im looking into buying a 250 but everyone i talk to says that i will get bored. Im not much of a rider so i want a bike i can learn on but at the same time i want something for long term fun. is there alot of mods you can do to make it faster if i really feel the need to? my friends all have r6 and they say that i should buy a bigger bike.

 

If you're new to riding the 250 is a great way to go. I was a total noob on a bike and am loving the 250. I do however not have any desire to do 120 mph so that lets the 250 keep my interest. I have found the 250 to be extremely fun but not crazy! I think a lot of guys have these crazy bikes but the truth is you're never really going to use the bike as it was meant to be used unless you're an idiot or you go to the track.

 

*cough*Hayabusa*cough*

 

I would say start out with a 500, its a ball park size for learning and plenty of power for a beginner to grow into!

 

I suspect that you friends lack experience and are probably not as good or as confident as they like to think they are.

A 250 ridden well will stay with most R6 riders through the twisties and faster than any speed lomit. It's when you can do that that it's time to move up to a bigger bike. It'll probably take you a couple of years to get that good. If the process of getting good is boring, then you're not really cut out to be a motorcyclist. More skill is much more fun than more power, and much more satisfying.

Rob

 

lmao^^^250 keeping up with a 600? please

 

^^^Sir, in context...in the twisties...I'd agree. Now in a straight line...no.

 

a 250 is not gonna accelerate out of a corner like 600's just no way.

 

Correct, but you can stuff it in harder.

I'm also talking about the typical youngish 600 rider who hasn't got much of a clue how to do anything but twist the throttle.

A well ridden 250 will stay with an indifferently ridden 600 in most conditions on the road. The exception is a straight line with no traffic to avoid. If the 250 isn't well ridden, the rider isn't ready to move up.

Rob

 

i hear ya. good point