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Dragonhawk wrote:

Monkey wrote:I am buying my first bike soon. Most likely it will be a 2000s 250cc cruiser by a japanese manufacturer. Ive read ppl say that to carry a passenger you need at least 650-800cc. I don't plan on much hwy riding alone on this thing, I live in a small college town, with some small hills, and slow traffic

can a Honda Rebel really not carry another person? Like will it not hit 45mph?

I am 5'9 160lbs btw...who can I take with me?

Don't worry. The people who tell you it is too small are macho idiots who know nothing about motorcycles.

At 160lbs, a 250 Rebel will carry you and a hot little college chick around town with no problems whatsoever. I carried hot college chicks around on Los Angeles highways with a Ninja 250. People who say 250s are too small are smoking crack. Ignore them.

I have a 650 now. Definitely more comfortable and has more power than the 250. But the 250 should never be underestimated. It will serve you well.

sorry but the 250 IS too small for some people. I am going on a ride with someone that has a 250 here soon and because of his size he can only get upto 65mph on his 250 which is slower than the speed limit here on the highway.

Monkey wrote:I will definitely not have a passenger until I have experience. Also, a passenger will not be common, but just on occasion maybe someone will want a ride and I like the rebel's price, but don't want a bike that whenever i want to take a girl out...it won't be able to do it.

90% of the riding is going to be on my own...passengers will only be for fun, if i need to take someone somewhere I have my car.

What are you going to do about protective gear for an occasional passenger, have an assortment of helmet sizes, so they can pick one? A helmet (or any gear for that matter) can't do its job unless it fits correctly. There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" helmet. Do you see where I'm going here?

Okay. Taking a passenger on a motorcycle isn't something you want to do without thinking. Or without considering the risks and your responsibility as the pilot. A passenger's (pillion's) life and skin are in your hands. Don't take it lightly. If you've got a steady squeeze, then by all means make sure you get her proper gear before going for a ride. If you're talking about just friends, a simple rule is, "If you've got your own gear, sure." Some folks do have gear. Most don't because its expensive. Problem solved.

Passengers can do dumb stuff that may put you both on the ground. Or just regular ole traffic stuff can happen and you can both end up on the pavement. Don't take a passenger unless they're fully protected. You'd hate to have to deal with the results if you miscalculate and end up injuring your pillion. Road rash lasts as loooong time, as do brain injuries.

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Monkey wrote:I will definitely not have a passenger until I have experience. Also, a passenger will not be common, but just on occasion maybe someone will want a ride and I like the rebel's price, but don't want a bike that whenever i want to take a girl out...it won't be able to do it.

90% of the riding is going to be on my own...passengers will only be for fun, if i need to take someone somewhere I have my ca

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