MooChooser 0 #101 January 30, 2006 Are you talking about RS125s or RS250s? RS250s are sweet bikes thatll hold their own on track but RS125s are learner bikes that look like RS250s. If youre looking for a 2 stroke race rep, go for the 250 or the cheaper but equally rapid RGV250. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #102 January 31, 2006 250 Just went back and looked at the post I was replying to again... should have paid attention to the image title (I did in fact think it was a 250). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #103 January 31, 2006 The RS 125 is farfrom a "learner".An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooChooser 0 #104 January 31, 2006 It handles great thats for sure, but 30hp and a 0-60 time of over 10 seconds rule it out for almost everybody except those that cant afford insurance on bigger bikes (ie Kids.) Learner bike or not, its still way too tame for any serious rider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUSHPUPPY 0 #105 January 31, 2006 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 ( with Big Bore kit aka: 1750cc) re-jeted carbs, stright pipes, leather, chrome (still adding chrome!) and AUsome custom paint!). Hurrican IVAN took away my H D Dyna Glide. "You made my panties wet!" Skymama (Fitz 09) "Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balls 0 #106 January 31, 2006 1980 Kawi KZ 750. It's got a lot of miles but its in great shape.---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #107 January 31, 2006 The RS 125 is not as powerful as the 250 for sure, for beginners as said above, but for beginning sports bikes. Even with a "samll" engine you can enter curbs much too fast. It's like saying a Stiletto 170 loaded at 1.1 is OK for a 70jump wonder. It can still bite your ass. I loved it. But it didn't love me. Italian bikes... Like italian girls. They're hot, nervous, need loads of attention and will break dwn on you when you less want it. If I had to go for another bike I'd go for somehing more predictible. Actually I wanted a Cagiva Mito but it Cagiva was discontinued at that time.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #108 January 31, 2006 Nice! I think I actually hate you, hehe. I'm 6ft 1 and scrunched up on my '02 R6. Hoping to upgrade at the end of the year, still not to sure what to though. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #109 February 6, 2006 1998 yam 660szr cheapand cheerfull fun Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #110 February 6, 2006 Really bad picture (taken with a mobile phone); 98 RRW Blade. Its in a right state at the moment cos I use it everyday through the winter (and I'm terrible at looking after stuff), but it still goes like stink and makes me happy "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #111 February 6, 2006 Quote1998 yam 660szr cheapand cheerfull fun Hey don't run it down that's a top bike, a friend of mine has one and she's fast as F^&*K on it, I've riden it a few time and it handles great. Is that the version made in Italy?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #112 February 6, 2006 yes it is the Italian model not knocking it, its a lot of fun when you go through the twisty winding roads up the west coast of scotland Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyGuyIIx 0 #113 February 7, 2006 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500cc To me....this Nomad rides smoother than a Harley for a 1/3 of the price! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osuskydiver 0 #114 February 10, 2006 My baby.....it sitting in Ohio right now.....but I will be back soon. By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #115 March 6, 2006 Well I got my bike back last week. I cleaned it up and took it out today. What a great day. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #116 March 6, 2006 oh man, that's a SWEET r1!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #117 March 6, 2006 Feel odd without a bike for 28months after starting to ride in '71 at age 4. Now choices can be made: house is for sale. the New house just waiting for me and a new bike to call it "home" If both of these bikes (in town H-D) are sold prior to my home=sold then 2006 GSXR750-ville it is._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #118 March 6, 2006 just curious why you'd go the GSX if those cruisers are not available?Would it not be easier to get a good () Harley and customise it, instead of going from a lounge to a rocket?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #119 March 6, 2006 YEARS OF GSXR'S & RF900R for me= plus, RELIABLE AND BETTER CONTROL. H-D the idea is new to me and only these 2 bikes are of interest to me. No plans to pay mortage for anything on 2 wheel$_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tustinr 1 #120 March 6, 2006 BMW1200GS ! Cool ! Rich --------------------------------------- Everything that happens to you in life is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your life and be taught. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #121 March 6, 2006 I dont ride now myself, but yesterday I "met" someone who did, not very well though apparrently dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #122 March 13, 2006 This isn't my bike (I don't have a picture of my new one yet -- I think I have to fix that), but someone is proud of it Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #123 March 14, 2006 hOW COOL IS THAT The definition of love right there in that pic You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airfury17 0 #124 March 14, 2006 For me it was either Skydiving or a Yamaha R-6. I picked skydiving. think it was a good choice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #125 March 14, 2006 My latest ride... TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
