Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy
What??? I thought 100 was all you are allowed to do on an open road.

A poxy old ZZR250 will do a reliable 140kmph and any of the inline four 250's will easily do at least 160kmph. That should be fast enough for any learner.
Its not the top speed thats the problem, its the acceleration - or lack of, from a 100ks for overtaking. I think thats why most people sell their 250s as soon as theyve passed their tests. If you passed on a ZXR400 or similar from way back, it would be a bike you could keep for a few years without feeling underpowered on the road.