The obsession with big capacity bikes

[MarkH]

Then.......China start sending us utter shit.

One good thing with the Chinese bikes and scooters is that they don't work, otherwise you would have people riding them and getting killed due to the crappy brakes. So you could say that the non-operational engine is a safety feature.

The other great thing about the Chinese bikes is that it makes Hyosung look really good in comparison. This is a big plus to all the Hyosung owners - and god knows they need it.

[george formby]

Small bikes rock. I have owned large capacity sports bikes in the past and enjoyed them. But there is no better thrill than passing several sportsbikes thru the coromandel twistys on a humble XT600 with knobbies on.

Fastest bike I ever had on windy roads was a 125cc kawasaki trail bike. 33bhp & tapped out everywhere. Light is right! Big bikes are a blast but it frustrates me that I can rarely use the performance. The nearest track is far, far away. Oh well, I settled for a torquey, light twin & it's an absolute blast. I really like Tuono's too. Brilliantly silly & comfy for a 6ft streak like me.

[Devil]

Rode the 690 and it was lacking... needed a bit more to have fun.

Pie smuggler.

[Gremlin]

Pie smuggler.

Thats ok... I know you rode mine and you were a little scared by it...

Horses for courses aye?

[piston broke]

well ive had a few 900+ rice burners in the past,
but i have a lot more fun on my lil 600 spag,even though it's old now.
it's much smoother and easier to corner.
i miss the power on the straights but it's a cool ride,and over 140 is licence gone,not that it doesn't happen,right place right time