what size cc/lbs. min. for highways?
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what size cc/lbs. min. for highways?
I want to get ~550-650cc UJM. would this be enough for highway riding if/when i want to take a road trip?
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In general, you should be fine with a UJM of that size. If you think you're up to it (I don't know what your experience level is), take the prospective bike out for a test ride on the freeway/highway and see how it feels to you.
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i'm a complete beginner. I don't plan on riding on the highway for a while, i just want to know if the bike will be up to it when i am.
I've done long haul highway bicycling at speeds of up to 50mph. which i think is more dangerous than being on a motorcycle (less mass, braking ability, etc.). You think 6 months of constant riding and a few MSF courses should get me up to par for highway riding?
I've done long haul highway bicycling at speeds of up to 50mph. which i think is more dangerous than being on a motorcycle (less mass, braking ability, etc.). You think 6 months of constant riding and a few MSF courses should get me up to par for highway riding?
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good to know, Maybe i'll look at 4-500cc instead. How are vintage 75-83 bikes at handling long distance highway riding? specifically one in very good shape with low miles. i'm talking several days to a few weeks.
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I once owned an 82 Honda 650 Nighthawk which I thought was a fine bike and was easy to ride - even 2 up. I think you'd be fine on something like that. (Honda also made a 450 Nighthawk but those are rather rare.) A 650 from the early 80s is much slower than one of today's 600cc sport bikes so don't go by CCs alone.MordantMonkey wrote:good to know, Maybe i'll look at 4-500cc instead. How are vintage 75-83 bikes at handling long distance highway riding? specifically one in very good shape with low miles. i'm talking several days to a few weeks.
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91 BMW K100RS 4V "Kato"
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
91 BMW K100RS 4V "Kato"
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)