TrueFeelings
Active member
I love my motorcycles but it's time to upgrade.My first bike was a 125 dual purpose I purchased new for around $1400 in Costa Rica. When I moved back to CA I bought a used 2003 cb250 Nighthawk for $1300 and put some money into it - new tires, new starter, and eventually a new clutch. I'm ready to sell it soon and buy a new bike.
Here are my considerations:
Not too big a jump from the cb250 in terms of weight, seat height, and engine size. I want to feel confident on the bike not like I have this huge new powerful bike I have to learn a lot about.
Basically a commuter bike and for Bay errands so maneuverability for parking is important.
Good gas mileage. My Nighthawk was in the 55-70mpg range.
Standard style, I tend to prefer a more classic look with upright seating.
Reliable mechanically.
Up to about $4,000.
Used preferably but not so old I have to worry about unexpected issues. I'm not much of a mechanic.
I'm looking at tu250x snd sr400, and thinking these are a bit ginmicky and not for me. I'm.also a bit averse to Triumph because, well, I just don't have good associations with Britain for some reason.
How about one of the lighter 650s, like a KLR?
Or...
Thanks for advice!
Here are my considerations:
Not too big a jump from the cb250 in terms of weight, seat height, and engine size. I want to feel confident on the bike not like I have this huge new powerful bike I have to learn a lot about.
Basically a commuter bike and for Bay errands so maneuverability for parking is important.
Good gas mileage. My Nighthawk was in the 55-70mpg range.
Standard style, I tend to prefer a more classic look with upright seating.
Reliable mechanically.
Up to about $4,000.
Used preferably but not so old I have to worry about unexpected issues. I'm not much of a mechanic.
I'm looking at tu250x snd sr400, and thinking these are a bit ginmicky and not for me. I'm.also a bit averse to Triumph because, well, I just don't have good associations with Britain for some reason.
How about one of the lighter 650s, like a KLR?
Or...
Thanks for advice!
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