just curious
are naked bikes= standard bikes?
just curious
are naked bikes= standard bikes?
im pretty sure those vtr's (i really wanted one) have alot of pep in them, also they have a v-twin so they will sound like a ducati (sorta). but from the look of the riding postion ild called it more a commuter, even though you could have alot of fun on one of those + it just looks B E A U TIFUL
The positioning is more like a tourer than a sportsbike.Originally Posted by Vilicus
Damn fun bike though...![]()
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nice little bike, had a play on one once when a friend was considering purchasing. not the quickest 250 around but comfy and handles sharp, as you woud expect from something that weighs less than 10% of the users on this forum.
overpriced too, but thats the invisible hand of adam smith for you, the bastard, learner restrictions should be on power not displacement but I think I saw that alredy thrashed out here when I was reading old posts so I wont get into it.
of course its a honda, so you have to be very comfortable with your sexual orientation and not worry about other peoples opinions.
This is a VTR 250 it is a naked bike. Not sure if you would call a naked bike a "standard" bike, but I suppose nowadays they just about are![]()
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"Standard bike" is a naff Americanism. The BDOTGNZA is currently developing a green paper on this...
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THis is a better picture of a VTR250Originally Posted by Jonty
(Ok, ok I couldn't resist)
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Yes, it's what the 'Mericans would call a standard. Anywhere else I think it would just be called a naked bike.
It may be hard to believe but a few years ago it probably would have been listed in the sportsbike category, but then I can remember when Superbikes meant Z1000's and GS1000's.
Anyway who cares. The VTR is great fun to ride, and pretty good looking as well. Learn to ride it well and you'll keep up with most things on the road.
Its a Naked. There is no such thing as a standard bike........... because every bike is special.
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does anyone know other similar bikes which have a strainght up sitting position instead of leaning forward?
i am buying a bike for commuting, so normal sportbikes are not very suitable for me. ( recently had another ride on my mate's blue GSX250, that was my first time on the road: i got sore wrist and neck after a while, then my lower back stated hurting- feels like i've done some sprinting)
Most bikes feel uncomfortable until you are used to them. If you are looking for something in that style but more upright, I would suggest a modified cruiser but I could be wrong. Might pay to wait and hear from some of our more wiser individuals.
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Death cometh sooner or late
And how can a man die better
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his Gods
The GSX is like an arm chair compared to alot of other 250's. Maybe more time in the seat and you will get used to it.Originally Posted by Vilicus
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Virago. Eliminator.Originally Posted by Vilicus
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You could always try a trail bike. Probably not an option if you're vertically challenged though.Originally Posted by Vilicus
or 1974 Ducati 750SS.'s................sighOriginally Posted by Pwalo
Shit, I wish I'd kept the bike and sold the wife...................
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