If you can keep your 250, DO IT.

[007XX]

Buy something with similar ergonomics. That's the key. A Monster, a naked SV650, a Hornet. Something like that. You'll absolutely love the extra power, the fatter rubber and the more expensive suspension components.

Just don't be fooled into going from your VTR onto something that will cramp you up and force you to change your riding style.

Very good advice...however, I do lust after the likes of CBR600 and 675 Daytona...being of a slight build, I got to admit I look forward to having some shelter from a fairing.

Of course, I would first do a reasonnably long test ride before I decide that a bike like this is for me...

[jrandom]

Very good advice...however, I do lust after the likes of CBR600 and 675 Daytona...being of a slight build, I got to admit I look forward to having some shelter from a fairing.

To get shelter from current sprotsbike models, you have to tuck up and lie on the tank in your very best "full throttle on the back straight" impersonation.

And, to be honest, under 160kph you need earplugs, not a fairing. Fairings don't really come into their own until you're hitting twice the open road speed limit or higher, or unless you have a tourer with a huge screen that insulates you in a giant bubble of stillness.

The 675 has a very crouched riding position. Older CBR600 F4s have a great comfy riding position, but I'm not so sure about the more recent models.

I personally suspect, based on the way you're responding to your VTR, that you'll be much happier on the more upright bikes.

[007XX]

To get shelter from current sprotsbike models, you have to tuck up and lie on the tank in your very best "full throttle on the back straight" impersonation.

And, to be honest, under 160kph you need earplugs, not a fairing. Fairings don't really come into their own until you're hitting twice the open road speed limit or higher, or unless you have a tourer with a huge screen that insulates you in a giant bubble of stillness.

The 675 has a very crouched riding position. Older CBR600 F4s have a great comfy riding position, but I'm not so sure about the more recent models.

I personally suspect, based on the way you're responding to your VTR, that you'll be much happier on the more upright bikes.

Cool, thanks for that...However, do bear in mind that for a lot of us ladies with smaller bodily proportions than you guys, what might seem cramped to you might be quite comfortable for us...

So really, that is all conjecture until tried in the flesh, so to speak...

also, I am lucky enough to have an engineer at home who loves to do mods on bikes, so changing clipped handlebars for example is no problem whatsoever, and makes a world of difference I'm told...(Neil did that for his SV1000).

I guess what I'm trying to say is, a lot of people just accept a bike ex factory as is...I have the opportunity to think outside the square and would like to explore that too as part of my decision making.

[jrandom]

I guess what I'm trying to say is, a lot of people just accept a bike ex factory as is...I have the opportunity to think outside the square and would like to explore that too as part of my decision making.

Mm, yes, true.

I look forward to seeing what direction you end up deciding to go in.



Certainly the likes of the 675 would be sublime for trackdays. You'd improve your riding very quickly that way, whereas a lazier bike might end up holding you back.

[007XX]

Mm, yes, true.

I look forward to seeing what direction you end up deciding to go in.



Certainly the likes of the 675 would be sublime for trackdays. You'd improve your riding very quickly that way, whereas a lazier bike might end up holding you back.

Indeed...That is something I have taken into account. I do realise that sometimes, I could use a little more power from my VTR, especially when overtaking uphill, and the likes...but I refuse to change just for the sake of it, and want to do a couple of track days on my girl first and know for sure that I am skilled enough to use all she's got before I decide to upgrade.

I'll give you a call when I do a trial ride and can compare notes maybe?

[jrandom]

I'll give you a call when I do a trial ride and can compare notes maybe?

I intend to test-ride a 675 sometime soon; perhaps we could sync up at one of the dealers and make it a two in one with a bike swap halfway. Always better when you have someone else to bounce impressions off immediately after riding something.

[007XX]

I intend to test-ride a 675 sometime soon; perhaps we could sync up at one of the dealers and make it a two in one with a bike swap halfway. Always better when you have someone else to bounce impressions off immediately after riding something.

Oh I would so love that...

Unfortunately, I'm not yet legal to ride any other than my girl.

But I would gladly tag along anyway, and get your impression on it. Any excuse for a ride...

[jrandom]

Unfortunately, I'm not yet legal to ride any other than my girl.

When will you have your full licence?

[kanny]

Gee just the thought of saleing bumble makes me cry Though yes i will wont another bike

[Tank]

My 250 was a GN (one of the new Chineese ones).

Couldnt wait to get rid of the thing.

[blue eyed savage]

im keeping my bike. the 250 bandit has got a place in me heart,
and my mates probly want a bike to ride on the weekend so it will become the flat bike, what a way to get my mates into bikes.
lucky to be them.

[Blue Velvet]

I got rid of mine. Dead weight, another WOF and rego to feed...

[Number One]

If I'd made it to full I would have kept mine. I'm a short arse and I could throw it around and put my feet on the ground at intersections...somewhat helpful! Wish I'd been able to keep it...hard to get back on two wheels and build confidence when you don't have one in the garage you can jump on anytime. oh well....must keep nagging hubby

[PeteMun]

Cool vids man.. Ive had my learner licence for 3 months now and wont be getting a bike until february but after watching the vids i really really want one now