Putting it into perspective...

Mercutio57 · 03-03-2010, 09:19 AM

I just returned from my bi-annual trip to Guatemala, my first as a rider. As the weather was characteristically perfect down there I casually commented to a friend that I wished I had my bike with me. He asked what I had, and when I said it was a GZ250 he immediately said,

"vaya, una moto grande."

Believe it or not, in much-- arguably most-- of the world our little GZ is in fact a large bike. In Guatemala one will rarely see anything larger than a 125cc. Given that they pay more than we do for gas (from salaries that are a fraction of ours), it is of course no surprise.

Now I'm looking at my "Poderosita" with new respect and affection!

03-03-2010, 09:19 AM	#1
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Putting it into perspective... I just returned from my bi-annual trip to Guatemala, my first as a rider. As the weather was characteristically perfect down there I casually commented to a friend that I wished I had my bike with me. He asked what I had, and when I said it was a GZ250 he immediately said, "vaya, una moto grande." Believe it or not, in much-- arguably most-- of the world our little GZ is in fact a large bike. In Guatemala one will rarely see anything larger than a 125cc. Given that they pay more than we do for gas (from salaries that are a fraction of ours), it is of course no surprise. Now I'm looking at my "Poderosita" with new respect and affection! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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