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Water Warrior 2 · 05-21-2011, 02:04 PM

Bigger is not always better. As much as I like my Vstrom 650 there are days when the whole thing could be 10 % smaller in every way and still be a hoot. 10 % doesn't sound like a lot until you measure seat height and the weight factor of the bike. That 10 % reduction looks pretty good to an old guy.

Joni35 · 05-21-2011, 11:36 PM

I do like my husbands Suzuki Savage its not much heavier then my GZ. But im sticking with my GZ I love it. Its just right for me and I think it would make a great starter bike for everyone.

I want something that im comfortable on and my GZ is it.

mole2 · 05-22-2011, 05:04 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. You didn't mention it so I will. I'd recommend you take the MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course). It will help you prevent bad habits and help you get rid of any you already have. Ride safe.

Strelok · 05-24-2011, 10:47 PM

Joni35~

Welcome!

I thought about the Savage or Boulevard S40
as it is called now. Just didn't like how the
Speedometer is mounted in the Tank and
not really in my field of vision. It does
look really nice in the Pearl White.

http://imageshack.us/m/221/9880/lg2006s ... vards4.jpg

:roll:

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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Im new to the board and to riding. Bigger is not always better. As much as I like my Vstrom 650 there are days when the whole thing could be 10 % smaller in every way and still be a hoot. 10 % doesn't sound like a lot until you measure seat height and the weight factor of the bike. That 10 % reduction looks pretty good to an old guy. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2011, 11:36 PM	#12
Joni35 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 4	Re: Im new to the board and to riding. I do like my husbands Suzuki Savage its not much heavier then my GZ. But im sticking with my GZ I love it. Its just right for me and I think it would make a great starter bike for everyone. I want something that im comfortable on and my GZ is it.
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05-22-2011, 05:04 PM	#13
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Im new to the board and to riding. Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. You didn't mention it so I will. I'd recommend you take the MSF BRC (Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course). It will help you prevent bad habits and help you get rid of any you already have. Ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2011, 10:47 PM	#14
Strelok Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	Re: Im new to the board and to riding. Joni35~ Welcome! I thought about the Savage or Boulevard S40 as it is called now. Just didn't like how the Speedometer is mounted in the Tank and not really in my field of vision. It does look really nice in the Pearl White. http://imageshack.us/m/221/9880/lg2006s ... vards4.jpg :roll:
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