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Originally Posted by akima
I don't think I'd feel safe on fast (60mph+) roads on a 125. My 250 feels like it has just enough power that I can move decisively among fast traffic and claim my lines on the road. I think if my bike was any less powerful, I'd feel like a leaf blowing around in heavy traffic; less control and much more at the mercy of the common absent minded driver.
I've ridden 125s on slower roads and felt fine.
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I'm in agreement. I wouldn't buy a 250 because I didn't think it had enough power for highway speeds, and without highway capabilities it's just an occasional rider. When the 300's came out, I started watching and drooling. I finally picked one up - and I have a larger bike and have had even larger ones. I find myself reducing engine size because I have no need to go 150MPH. I just love riding. But - I also don't want to get "run over" by 90MPH traffic on the expressway.