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AKmik · 07-20-2008, 10:49 AM

They are really sweet bikes. '

I basically just did what you are talking about. I have not ridden in about ten years, dirt bikes, and and limited street riding back in the day. I just took the MSC here in town with my wife. She had never ridden a motorcycle ever.

I have a 6th gen that I have had for a month now, and 1200 miles on it. It is a big heavy bike yes, lots of power but it is also very smooth with that power and balances like a dream. It is easy to ride, and I can tell I am not even fully working the bike yet.

Yesterday I rode a new Ninja 250 the 36 miles from shop to home for my wife, all highway except for about 10 miles. Since it was new I was told "keep it out of the red, but work it" That bike was screaming at 80-90 mph with my 220 lb fully geared ars and topped out around 10krpm at highest(the mech said fluctuate speeds often and run it through its paces). I could definitely tell that I could ride that bike to the limits of its power, but I am about 1/3 into what the interceptor has waiting. Lots of fun to ride.

I think a lot has to do with your riding style, and if you can keep yourself in check. If you push it there could be big trouble, but respect it is working fine here. The MSC is worth every penny, and the 250s are perfect for getting your sea legs on, but if you are decent size I would opt for something bigger than the 250, the highway really wound it out. My wife is about 105 so it will probably be a bit quicker with her on it, but she is a very mellow rider.

I have big respect for the bike and never even start in without full gear, it is HOT here now, but I am not taking any chances. Just be smart whatever you choose and you will be fine.

see ya

Mike

07-20-2008, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
AKmik Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 09-30-2008 03:14 PM My Ride: 2006 VFR Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	They are really sweet bikes. ' I basically just did what you are talking about. I have not ridden in about ten years, dirt bikes, and and limited street riding back in the day. I just took the MSC here in town with my wife. She had never ridden a motorcycle ever. I have a 6th gen that I have had for a month now, and 1200 miles on it. It is a big heavy bike yes, lots of power but it is also very smooth with that power and balances like a dream. It is easy to ride, and I can tell I am not even fully working the bike yet. Yesterday I rode a new Ninja 250 the 36 miles from shop to home for my wife, all highway except for about 10 miles. Since it was new I was told "keep it out of the red, but work it" That bike was screaming at 80-90 mph with my 220 lb fully geared ars and topped out around 10krpm at highest(the mech said fluctuate speeds often and run it through its paces). I could definitely tell that I could ride that bike to the limits of its power, but I am about 1/3 into what the interceptor has waiting. Lots of fun to ride. I think a lot has to do with your riding style, and if you can keep yourself in check. If you push it there could be big trouble, but respect it is working fine here. The MSC is worth every penny, and the 250s are perfect for getting your sea legs on, but if you are decent size I would opt for something bigger than the 250, the highway really wound it out. My wife is about 105 so it will probably be a bit quicker with her on it, but she is a very mellow rider. I have big respect for the bike and never even start in without full gear, it is HOT here now, but I am not taking any chances. Just be smart whatever you choose and you will be fine. see ya Mike