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Yamaha Dragstar 250CC

  • 05-02-2008 10:55pm
    #1
    rigormortis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭


    Alright, I have had the Dragstar for two years now, from new. She has only 4500 miles on the clock. However my probation period is now up, and I am free to ride any bike I choose. I was thinking of going for a Yamaha R6, althought I have doubts. The riding position is totally different, obviously the speed and overall power of the R6 is massively different. Any Thoughs, should I make the move. Would it be a safe option?


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  • #2
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Go to a bike shop and take one for a test ride.

    The type of bike (cruiser/sports/touring/enduro etc) you ride is a complete personal choice.

    There are big cruisers if you like the cruiser driving style and position.


  • #3
    shanew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭shanew


    I also started off on a 250 Dragstar - recently upgraded
    to a Virago 535. The Dragstar is very easy to control and
    quite light so changing to anything else takes a bit of
    getting used to...



    Shane


  • #4
    rigormortis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭rigormortis


    There is no doubt that the Dragstar is an easy bike to ride. As for the riding position I have never ridden a sports bike, so the test ride would be a good idea.:) It was more the power aspect I was concerned with. No point in me getting a big bike and then losing control doing something stupid. With the 250 I know the limits, I would imagine that there is a lot more trouble on the roads when stretching a 600cc sports bike.


  • #5
    murphaph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    Maybe a sports tourer? Honda VFR perhaps. A sports tourer will have a slightly more comfortable riding position and will still move when you want it too.


  • #6
    rigormortis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭rigormortis


    murphaph wrote: »
    Maybe a sports tourer? Honda VFR perhaps. A sports tourer will have a slightly more comfortable riding position and will still move when you want it too.

    Good option. I was thinking the whole lying over the tank think is probably not for me. I am heading out to bikeworld at the weekend to have a look around.


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  • #7
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    rigormortis wrote: »
    Good option. I was thinking the whole lying over the tank think is probably not for me. I am heading out to bikeworld at the weekend to have a look around.

    Bikeworld... shudder... I'd look somewhere else TBH.


  • #8
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    colm_c wrote: »
    Bikeworld... shudder... I'd look somewhere else TBH.

    I suddenly feel all dirty just reading that post :(


  • #9
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    Try out the sitting position. I'd go sports tourer too. Watch the power difference too. I'd be more inclined to go with something a bit tamer/easy to handle for a while. An SV bandit etc will have loads of power compared to the dragstar and won't spit you off quite as easily. I went for a SV after the restriction finished and found it more than enough for a long time. R6 has lots of power but is peaky and very light/cramped. I'd say realisticly 70/80BHP is prob enough for most and they still do over 180KM/H and crazy acceleration compared to the dragstar. Watch you don't spin the back wheel with the extra power. Scared the s**t out of me first time it happened when already in second or third gear.


  • #10
    rigormortis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭rigormortis


    Yeah, I'll have a look at the SV.


  • #11
    murphaph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    If looking at SV/Vstrom also look at TDMs.


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  • #12
    rigormortis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭rigormortis


    I'll have a look at that as well. Here, what is wrong with bike world?


  • #13
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    rigormortis wrote: »
    I'll have a look at that as well. Here, what is wrong with bike world?

    See here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055087318

    I think KTRIC put it best:

    "They have a big barrel inside the door and they make you bend over it when you come in. Then the sales staff wallet rape you "


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