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To: snoringbear
It's not really how fast it will go that's important, but how long it takes to accelerate. A 250cc motorcycle can go 60-70 mph, it's just that it would take forever to reach that speed, and it would no reserve power for maneuvering when it did. This makes it dangerous and very uncomfortable on the highways. It would also shake like an old washing machine. Personally, I find even 750cc too small, and wouldn't consider traveling on a modern highway with less than a liter.
18 posted on 05/13/2008 6:36:33 AM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: PUGACHEV
A 250cc motorcycle can go 60-70 mph, it's just that it would take forever to reach that speed, and it would no reserve power for maneuvering when it did. This makes it dangerous and very uncomfortable on the highways. It would also shake like an old washing machine. Personally, I find even 750cc too small, and wouldn't consider traveling on a modern highway with less than a liter.

I had a 125 Suzuki enduro that would max 75, it got to 60 quickly(< 10 seconds). My 650 Nighthawk would do in excess of 115, shifting out of 3rd at around 80mph after about 6 seconds. I certainly had enough power to whatever I needed. I took it on many 4+ hour runs without any issues.

29 posted on 05/13/2008 8:27:17 AM PDT by Malsua
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To: PUGACHEV

Man how things have changed. I once rode from Denver to St. Louis on a Honda Twinstar 185. Today, my 1250cc scoot is considered on the tiny side. I still wouldn’t hesitate to take a 500cc or larger cross country, but I’ve been riding for 39 of my 44 years, so I have a different perspective.


33 posted on 05/13/2008 9:49:38 AM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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To: PUGACHEV
A 250cc motorcycle can go 60-70 mph, it's just that it would take forever to reach that speed, and it would no reserve power for maneuvering when it did. This makes it dangerous and very uncomfortable on the highways. It would also shake like an old washing machine.

Hogwash.

Personally, I find even 750cc too small, and wouldn't consider traveling on a modern highway with less than a liter.

Are you sure that's enough? I think Triumph has a 2300 bike out now. Nah you're right, I think you should wait for a 3 liter.

37 posted on 05/13/2008 11:45:29 AM PDT by bad company (How much easier is self-sacrifice than self-realization)
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To: PUGACHEV

I had a CB125 many years ago, and it could go 55 on the highway with no problem, unless there was a real good headwind.

A 250 can go 80 mph, so I would think 60-70 should be no problem.

BTW, that 125 was a great bike. Very reliable.


44 posted on 05/13/2008 1:29:47 PM PDT by B Knotts (Calvin Coolidge Republican)
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To: PUGACHEV

The Tuk Tuk reaches speeds equal to your Ranger truck, able to pull and carry heavy loads with no loss of power while maintining its mpg.


59 posted on 05/29/2008 6:13:29 AM PDT by tuktukme
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