Mmmm, small bike that I want....
If you wanted a small bike, what would it be?
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the Ferret
Daily rider since May 1965
well my younger brother has a Triumph T-200 and a Monkey
and my one nephew has a BMW 600, a KTM 790 a KTM 890 and a Grom
The other has an NC 750X and a Big Ruckus 250
they have what they call small bike days where they go out on backroads and ride around at 35-45 mph. They say it's a blast. I'm not ready for small bike days yet.
my wife and I did have a pair of 400 Majesty Scooters that were really cool
and my one nephew has a BMW 600, a KTM 790 a KTM 890 and a Grom
The other has an NC 750X and a Big Ruckus 250
they have what they call small bike days where they go out on backroads and ride around at 35-45 mph. They say it's a blast. I'm not ready for small bike days yet.
my wife and I did have a pair of 400 Majesty Scooters that were really cool
STFlips
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Here is my "small" one beside the big girl. Small for me is a little higher, so more leg room, and 250 lbs lighter. Very easy to ride.
Sadlsor
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I can ride at 35-45mph whenever I feel like it, on my 1250 AND on my 1300.
On the interstates, I usually don't feel like it.
I don't need a small bike to ride slowly.
ChucksKLRST
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It is more fun to go fast on a slow / small bike then to go slow on a fast / big bike.
Sadlsor
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I like both, actually...
It was coined as the "frunk" 15 years ago when the NC700X debuted.Aha, so a mid trunk. A munk?
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"Replace" is a bad word. "Add" is a good word.
Yes but a 720 lb bike isn't much fun just riding at 45 mph tops. It will do it yes but it's a lot more fun on something 400 lbs less and nimble as can be.
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My ST1100 doesn't mind speeds that low at all or much faster ones. Really a flexible bike which is why I like it so much.
I still think that my ST1100 is generally overkill for the little rough one-ish lane roads around here. Like squirrel hunting with a Barrett 50 cal. when a .22 will suffice.
Depends on whether you're shooting for sustenance or entertainment.
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I hope it never comes down to eating squirrels for sustenance, but valid point.Depends on whether you're shooting for sustenance or entertainment.
ST Gui
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For you. Not me.
EVERY garage needs a Grom!
But alas, you are in Texas Hill Country and you DEF need to clock at least 70 mph to avoid a stressful ride. I grew up in Kerrville area and recently rode through on my 250l Rally which would be the smallest bike I would suggest. Plus it being a dual sport, means you are not bound to the tarmac and there are PLENTY of gravel and caliche clay roads to ride and explore.
But alas, you are in Texas Hill Country and you DEF need to clock at least 70 mph to avoid a stressful ride. I grew up in Kerrville area and recently rode through on my 250l Rally which would be the smallest bike I would suggest. Plus it being a dual sport, means you are not bound to the tarmac and there are PLENTY of gravel and caliche clay roads to ride and explore.
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But... If you don't want to deal with a tall seated dual sport all the time might I recommend a classic.. the VT500, V twin power and sound, shaft drive simplicity and Honda reliability.
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A 300 Rally would work. I only need to go 70 in a few places. I wouldn't dare ride it on 16 to Fredericksburg.
Only problem with classic Hondas is availability of parts. NLA is their middle name.
Sourcing parts is half the fun.. it expands your network and you meet some cool heads along the way
I had a 1992 Nighthawk and yes it was classic cool and elicited comments at bike night but waiting at times weeks for parts was no bueno. Old rubber and plastic parts ughh.