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Wanderer · October 6th, 2016, 10:12 AM

I am not worried about the speed of the 250. When I travel in my little Tacoma truck, I always travel back roads and I rarely drive over 65mph any time. I am in no hurry when I travel. I like to travel old state and U.S. highways built in the 1930s and 1940s.

As I said, I plan on carrying VERY light weight backpacker camping gear, less than 40 pounds total. I will carry a small daypack on my shoulders, a small tank pack and very little on a rack behind the seat. Nothing very heavy at the rear.

I sleep in a tiny bivy bag when camping, no tent. I carry very few clothes, tiny light weight sleeping bag and no cooking gear.

To me, less is more. I hate to ride an over stuffed, heavy little bike or even a backpack.

October 6th, 2016, 10:12 AM	#2
Wanderer ninjette.org member Name: Ruben Location: Arizona Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 and 1991 Yamaha Virago XV750 Posts: 228	I am not worried about the speed of the 250. When I travel in my little Tacoma truck, I always travel back roads and I rarely drive over 65mph any time. I am in no hurry when I travel. I like to travel old state and U.S. highways built in the 1930s and 1940s. As I said, I plan on carrying VERY light weight backpacker camping gear, less than 40 pounds total. I will carry a small daypack on my shoulders, a small tank pack and very little on a rack behind the seat. Nothing very heavy at the rear. I sleep in a tiny bivy bag when camping, no tent. I carry very few clothes, tiny light weight sleeping bag and no cooking gear. To me, less is more. I hate to ride an over stuffed, heavy little bike or even a backpack.