Yes, the blast isn't THAT much of a 'ladies' bike, since its so vibration heavy. The super-short seat option is a plus.Jacine wrote:The Buell Blast 500 has two seat models. One is 27.5 and the lowest seat is 25.5 and is great for us smaller folk. The only thing is the Blast is a thumper and the vibrations may be annoying to some. One word of caution. Never get a used or older blast. The older blasts leaked oil and the used ones are usually from a Harley learn to ride school, so they have been beaten up internally. The new models 2005 and 06 seem to be ok.
The 05-06 models will still consume a bit of oil. If you run it at high RPMs alot (like 75mph all day) it will consume oil. Around down with normal riding it doesn't. Thats just the way the engine is made...nothing you can do about it. We're talking an ounce every month or so...its not a big deal but definately bothersome if you don't want to do anything on the bike (like check the oil level).
Its definately not a sporty looking bike though. She might like the Nighthawk or Rebel if she sits on one, even though they arent sportbikes either. Sheesh I think the only low-CC sportbike available in the US IS the Ninja 250!
