Downgrading

[Devils Advocate]

I`dlike to hear your views/experiences on what it`s like downgrading bikes.
It could be that you`ve had a "flash" bike then got something dull and basic....or you`ve had fast bikes then gone to something slower.....or a combination of all the above.

cheers

[suggs]

ive had R1's 916's Blades etc etc, now ride a 91 GSXR 750, enjoy it as much if not more than any of the others ive had and it only cost me £900 with a years T&T, even done Lands end to John O Groats on it..


https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/karting4/GSXR750/IMG_2538.jpg

[Banned]

I think its like when you can drive a old mini and can have more fun than a faster hatchback...

[wizzzard]

I went from an fzr1000 to a zzr600 and I really prefer it. Not exactly flash but definitely a sizable chunk off the speed front. It's probably more due to the fact that the yam just didn't seem as alive as either of the kwaks I've owned than anything else though.
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

I don't really see it as downgrading, more of a choosing a bike for the current situation.

In my yoof I got drawn into the top trumps game, and having something that could hit 150 was a blast, but realistically the majority of my riding is under 80. Like a sad old git, I'm more turned on by MPG than MPH now, to the point of seriously considering chopping the CB500 in for a CG125, but I'll probably compromise on something like a CB250RS.

Although I also fancy a ZZR600.


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Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[warped one]

Currently I am on a serious downgrade from a GT650r to a CB250n.

I supoose it is all depoendent on what you like, and what you get along with, I think the CB is slow, boring and handles like a turd.

But considering it is coming to winter, I am having to downgrade for a while, because I don't fancy riding the GT again.

Warped
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[Banned]

Thats until the new year when you will have forgot you ever had one !

[G]

Depends what you mean by 'slow and basic'... the two most fun bikes I've ridden have been an RS250 on the road and an KTM EXC200 off-road. (Ignoring any decent setup bike on track.)

I'm not really bothered by looks of perceived status - well, maybe the opposite and would prefer to show people up on and old tatty bike than on a new expensive bike that *looks* fast .

Any bike can be ridden fast - it's the bikes that make me want to make full use of the bike that I find most enjoyable, not out right ability. Ie, ridden a very capable CBR600RR, but found it lacking as it didn't inspire me to (ab)use it.

[craigs23]

I bought a CG125 a year ago, don't ya know. Changed my outlook on biking in the sense that performance specs, acceleration and top speed, etc are pretty much irrelevant to what I enjoy about a bike.

[Devils Advocate]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

[Devils Advocate]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

I'd probably look at an SV650 over the CB500, if you were looking at having more than an A-B commuter.
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Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[Devils Advocate]

[G]

Do up the suspension on the SV and keep the brakes in good condition and they're every bit a capable bike - see how close the minitwin lap times are to 600cc sports bikes with 40-50hp more.

Can get one from about £1k which is pretty good value I'd say.

[craigs23]

[Devils Advocate]

[G]

I'd look at an older sports bike in your price range - ie G/J model zx6, similar model ZX9s, Thundercats, fireblades etc. Bascially to what ever your budget is.

[Devils Advocate]

[G]

They are still 'sports' bikes and even won WSS one year. However, compared to modern sports bikes, the ones mentioned have much less 'extreme' riding positions.

Think in that regards, it's a case of getting on some and seeing how they feel.

[Jenks]

Ive thought about downgrading the busa! just to save my liscence!
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