03-20-2018, 11:16 AM
(03-20-2018, 12:06 AM)rotor_imp Wrote:Succinct and 100% correct!(03-19-2018, 12:30 PM)Stichill_imp Wrote: I'd opt for a bike weighing between 350 to 475 lbs (160 kg to 215 kg) with around 23 to 45 HP, a short wheelbase, mid-mounted foot controls, and appropriate seat height to allow ground contact with the balls of the feet (or better). Opt for some wind protection if any riding is expected at highway speeds (65 mph and up).Succinct and 100% correct!
There is only one item I'd add: rake (front fork angle) closer to 25 than to 30 degrees. This is somewhat dependent on where/why will the bile be used, and is based strictly on my experience; I realize there might be different opinions on this particular factor.
There is only one item I'd add: rake (front fork angle) closer to 25 than to 30 degrees. This is somewhat dependent on where/why will the bike be used, and is based strictly on my experience; I realize there might be different opinions on this particular factor.
Great point! A bike with a 25° rake is going to be easier to maneuver than a bike with a 31° rake. I've got one bike with 25° and another with 25.5°. I've ridden and enjoyed a bike with a 32° rake but it was by no means a beginner's bike.
(03-20-2018, 12:30 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: LOL I don't know that I've ever even KNOWN the rake on a bike I have ridden (certainly couldn't tell you what it is on the CB), much less chosen a bike based on that. That goes for weight or horsepower either. I know I have NOT chosen bikes due to weight.
Ha, when I bought my F800GT, its 25.5° rake was a persuasive factor as I was looking for handling similar to my CBR250R at 25°.