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Alright. So you know how it goes, trying to find that first bike...
I had my eyes set on the ZX-6R, until I did my research. I now understand the difference between sport and super sport...and uncomfortable is not my thing lol. So then I saw the 650R, I sat on one and I knew we were meant to be...
But my dad has been talking to his biking buddies (35+ years of riding) and they tell him it's too heavy and too large of an engine for me to handle and that I should get a 250R. I looked up the weight differences between the two, and it's like ~25lbs.
Is that significant enough to affect my riding? I weigh ~215lbs and I'm almost 6' tall and the 250R (although very respectable) just doesn't seem to connect with me. I want a bike to grow in to, not out of. How many of you guys have some positive experiences with riding a 650r as your first? Care to shed some light on my situation?
Thanks guys! FYI: I'm a responsible driver and a respectful person overall that would not fly by you going 90mph on the back wheel :angel:
I had my eyes set on the ZX-6R, until I did my research. I now understand the difference between sport and super sport...and uncomfortable is not my thing lol. So then I saw the 650R, I sat on one and I knew we were meant to be...
But my dad has been talking to his biking buddies (35+ years of riding) and they tell him it's too heavy and too large of an engine for me to handle and that I should get a 250R. I looked up the weight differences between the two, and it's like ~25lbs.
Is that significant enough to affect my riding? I weigh ~215lbs and I'm almost 6' tall and the 250R (although very respectable) just doesn't seem to connect with me. I want a bike to grow in to, not out of. How many of you guys have some positive experiences with riding a 650r as your first? Care to shed some light on my situation?
Thanks guys! FYI: I'm a responsible driver and a respectful person overall that would not fly by you going 90mph on the back wheel :angel: