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250 vs 125

  • 20-08-2008 1:09pm
    #1
    MargeS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    Guys
    I want to upgrade from a single cylinder, 4 stroke 125 to a 250. I have a CBF in mind.
    My main problem is the 125 is not much use on the open road, fine for urban driving but not long distance.

    Would I tire of the CBF after a short time. Would there be not much difference between the 125 and 250. I'd be better of going bigger, 400, 500 or 600, restricted? :confused:


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  • #2
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    I've a cbf250 atm, and i love it. Took it for long enough intercity spins, had no hassle w/ speed, that said, i drive like a girl and have no idea what the top speed on my bike might be, does 120kmph on the motorways fine. Seems to be happiest about 100kmph


  • #3
    MargeS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭MargeS


    Would you have to drop back a gear to keep the speed up?
    I have to do that on my current bike - drop back to 4th to keep it at 100kph and it vibrates like a jack hammer. Very uncomfortable!


  • #4
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    If you have to drop it down a gear to keep it at it's top speed then you're putting the bike/engine under uneccessary strain.

    OP - what kind of distances do you want to travel on the bike?


  • #5
    MargeS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭MargeS


    50 miles round trip on main national roads every day, and longer trips at the weekends.


  • #6
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    Without a screen/fairing anything over 60mph will be uncomfortable.

    Try to get something above 250, you'll appreciate it on the larger roads and you'll be able to brake and accelerate better.


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