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Underdog1:
Had a feeling recently that I’d like to add a smaller capacity CB/4 to my fleet,  took my old mans 600 sports bike out earlier which I found pretty boring - reminded me of a saying that it’s more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.

Those of you with 500/4’s, 400/4s and smaller - what’s the attraction for you? I fancy something small and light for pootling through the country lanes to get into town on, Sunday afternoon to the pub etc. Basically I want something that will put a smile on my face without having to ride fast - do you find these smaller bikes give you this?

Johnwebley:
I have a very revvy 125 YAM.it's perfect for twisting country roads.And soon a CB200 for the same reason. But easier to ride

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Davelu88:
With a 400/4 because its very revvy and light you can still throw it through those country lanes and it needs  plenty of up & down gear changes , for me it always seems & sounds like im doing a ton when im probably doing 40!!!. Great fun

Nurse Julie:
Agree with both John and Dave. The CB400/4 is very revvy, hates lugging and it is a constant up and down the gearbox job. Great fun to ride and performs at its best being riden hard but no good for a lazy pootle around, they really do not like it. I also have a Honda CD250u, twin, you can ride it hard and it will put up with everything you give it but you can also pootle around in 5th gear and ride her around all day. The CB550/4 is the best of both worlds, will absolutely fly when you want her to, handling is exceptional and you can really throw her around, or you can plod along, taking it easy, she doesn't mind either way.

royhall:
You only have a 250 when you can drag Trig off it. ;D

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