Think I need a bigger beast!

FuzzyBallz · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 May 2015 Karma :

Little bit bummed, yet excited at the same time.

Only been riding for just over a week since passing my test, and been doing the do on my CRF250L.

Bought it with green lanes in mind but I'm still yet to get to one on it. I do enjoy the road ride enough to justify buying a road bike.

I know I'm a wee newbie in the biking world, but I didn't think the "I need a bigger bike" thought would cross my mind for at least a year... but yeah... really really really want a bigger bike.

Very Happy

<-- my mood right now

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Big bikes are over rated Wink

Try a 400 or similar...with a road gear box.
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

You only have 23 horses. You don't need a bigger bike, just more horses. My 250 has 45 horses, 600 has 100, the 250 is often more fun.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Your bike has less power and more weight than plenty of road (and some trail) 125s, so not surprised.

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FuzzyBallz · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 May 2015 Karma :

Funnily enough I did originally want the drz400 but there weren't many around in my price range and I wanted a bike immediately (yep, impatient barstool).

The CRF has been geared down to 13/43 so is nippy down low but just sucks at 60+, wobbly, screaming, loud knobbly tyres (I know I can change these).

Wish I waited it out a bit now, used to read thread after thread with people asking if a 600 is ok for a first bike, decided to start small from what people said but wish I went with the latter now.

Hopefully when I actually get out green laning I will change my mind, still does put a smile on my face whilst riding it.