Re: Is the 2007 Yamaha Virago 250 a good cruiser for a novice?

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"al lot" is a subjective term.  My Savage vibrates no where near what
I expected or would have accepted.  They've done a marvelous job with
the counterballancer.   Lower frequency vibration is not as annoying
as higher frequency buzzing of a small twin at higher RPMs.   It
vibrates less than what I remember my 450 twin doing -- but that was
20+ years ago.   I've done hour + rides at 70 mph without having to
stop to un-buzz the hands whereas I did have to take breaks on the
450..    

 


Oh just stop it, you ASS.

After visiting the Kawasaki web site, I'll concede that the N-500 IS more of
a standard than the other Ninja's.  That does not, however, apply to the
250.

From the Kaw web site (under the heading of "Sport Motorcycles"):

Like its larger siblings, the Ninja 250R sportbike features an aerodynamic
full-fairing, Kawasaki's UNI-TRAK® progressive rear suspension and
high-performance disc brakes.  It also has a low seat height for added
confidence when stopped.  Other features include an easy-to-read instrument
panel, positive neutral finder, centerstand and pop-up bungee hooks.

The Kaw Ninja 250 IS a sport bike.  No matter how many times you repeat the
lie that it is not doesn't change the FACT that it IS.

 Ken Abrams wrote:


I own one, I've ridden it more than you have, and I say it isn't a
sportbike.  What's your justification for classifying the EX250 as a
sportbike, other than "it looks like one"?

Hint: what Kawasaki's marketing folks write about it doesn't really
mean anything in the real world.  I suppose compared to a GZ250 or a
XV250 or CM250 it's practically a ZX-10R, so by all means continue to
spout your uninformed opinion, to do otherwise would be contrary to
the norms of the newsgroup.

--
'01 SV650SK1  '99 EX250-F13  '98 ZG1000-A13
OMF #7

 


And you're the one who's knuckles drag the ground when you walk, right?

Neither situation has ANY bearing on the subject at hand.

 


I'm a thalidomide baby.  I have no arms and my legs are only 14 inches long.

How a bike fits ME doesn't have any bearing on what it IS.
How it fits YOU doesn't either.
Why is that such a hard concept for you to understand?