10-06-2015, 10:14 AM
I have found the size of the front wheel as it relates to handling in the real world a red herring for most folks. My Quota, with the right profiled tire, was a very good handler and had a 19" front wheel. A buddy on a 600 GXR even commented on the handling as he tried to keep up on corners. Not as flickable as my Griso or CB, but she can hang in there. The XR650L has a 21" tire and will toss with abandon into corners (tight ones, not high speed sweepers).
But this all on the street at sane and somewhat legal speeds.
I"ll second the CB500 family.
But this all on the street at sane and somewhat legal speeds.
I"ll second the CB500 family.
