Hi guys,
30 year old male from Scarborough.
Just finished the Learning Curves M1 exit course. WOW.
Way worth the money. Even without the potential insurance savings.
I do not currently own a bike.
I have my eye on the Honda CBR250R and the CRF250L.
I was thinking about a KLR 650, but the insurance premium is not worth it for me.
I would prefer the dual sport for the more straight seating posture, and for taking it on to some narlier roads.
I am pretty handy and don't mind tinkering and troubleshooting.
Although generally I prefer reliability and ease of maintenance;
I drive a Corolla and a Camry, after all..
I am not in a rush to buy.
I wonder if it is true about the winter specials on bikes?
I am looking mostly to commute, some 401 (sparingly) with mostly street driving.
Fuel economy and insurance premiums are primary concerns.
Secondarily, I would prefer injected rather than carburated to get going quick without preheat, and for the fuel economy.
ABS/CBS would be nice but I can live with standard brakes.
Also, I would hope the stator has enough output to run some heated grips or gloves for those cooler months.
So far my experience has been a friend's VFR 800. I find that bike a bit heavy and somewhat overpowered for what I'm looking for.
During the course, we had little 125CBRs. The first day I thought they were a bit under powered. On the second day, the little 125 grew on me.I weight 240 pounds. I also will need the bike to lug around a tool box that is another 20 pounds or so ( maybe once or twice a month).
I can also entertain alternatives.
Thanks guys.
30 year old male from Scarborough.
Just finished the Learning Curves M1 exit course. WOW.
Way worth the money. Even without the potential insurance savings.
I do not currently own a bike.
I have my eye on the Honda CBR250R and the CRF250L.
I was thinking about a KLR 650, but the insurance premium is not worth it for me.
I would prefer the dual sport for the more straight seating posture, and for taking it on to some narlier roads.
I am pretty handy and don't mind tinkering and troubleshooting.
Although generally I prefer reliability and ease of maintenance;
I drive a Corolla and a Camry, after all..
I am not in a rush to buy.
I wonder if it is true about the winter specials on bikes?
I am looking mostly to commute, some 401 (sparingly) with mostly street driving.
Fuel economy and insurance premiums are primary concerns.
Secondarily, I would prefer injected rather than carburated to get going quick without preheat, and for the fuel economy.
ABS/CBS would be nice but I can live with standard brakes.
Also, I would hope the stator has enough output to run some heated grips or gloves for those cooler months.
So far my experience has been a friend's VFR 800. I find that bike a bit heavy and somewhat overpowered for what I'm looking for.
During the course, we had little 125CBRs. The first day I thought they were a bit under powered. On the second day, the little 125 grew on me.I weight 240 pounds. I also will need the bike to lug around a tool box that is another 20 pounds or so ( maybe once or twice a month).
I can also entertain alternatives.
Thanks guys.