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bobv7:
But it does handle quite a lot better than I expected through the twisty bits. The combination of light weight, modern rubber and modest power means I can drive it out of a bend like a 250 and that's more fun, considering both our ages, 8) than it has any right to be! :D

cooleronthecoast:

--- Quote from: bobv7 on July 30, 2020, 10:41:48 PM ---But it does handle quite a lot better than I expected through the twisty bits. The combination of light weight, modern rubber and modest power means I can drive it out of a bend like a 250 and that's more fun, considering both our ages, 8) than it has any right to be! :D

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As long as you enjoy it, thats all that matters.  :)

Laverda Dave:
And you have just answered your question in another way, old bikes are great fun over modern stuff. You can ride an old bike fast or what seems fast and have fun on the twisties as well. If you ride a modern bike fast in the same way you'll either lose your licence or run out of road.
I really enjoy riding my CB250RSA, it never fails to make me smile and 70mph feels like warp speed and the whole thing goes light. Same with my 350 Morini. If I was to ride the VFR in the same fashion I'd be in court every other week!

SteveW:
I have my 74 550 sitting in the garage next to my Fireblade. I always go for the 550, in fact I’ve not used the blade this year.

There is something about the 550, it’s just more fun.

JezzaPeach:
Talking of grannies.....😁

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