balius250

[kawashima]

Today I borrowed kawasaki balius250; naked version of zxr250.
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Position was very compact. Gear ratio was very short. Busy to shift up after start. Red was from 16000 but I felt power at around 9000. More than 10000 was smooth but not so much torque than I expected. Shift up at 9000 was smooth. Handling was Quicker and body is narrower than my W650. Usually I don't filter, but this balius250 made me filter. On highway, this bike wasn't comfortable. Reving 10000 constantly made me tired and got off the highway after 10minutes. My favorite wingding was closed during winter so I couldn't try it. Balius had very exciting and smooth engine, compact and light body, and fun at city ride, but not comfortable at high speed cruising.