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    is VTR 250 a standard style bike or a sportbike?

    just curious

    are naked bikes= standard bikes?

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vilicus
    just curious

    are naked bikes= standard bikes?
    The positioning is more like a tourer than a sportsbike.

    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.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonty
    This is a VTR 250 it is a naked bike.
    THis is a better picture of a VTR250

    (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.

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    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)

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Vilicus
    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)
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vilicus
    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)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vilicus
    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)
    You could always try a trail bike. Probably not an option if you're vertically challenged though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pwalo
    but then I can remember when Superbikes meant Z1000's and GS1000's.
    or 1974 Ducati 750SS.'s................sigh
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