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To think last year with all that snow and ice to be faced with what is a perfect almost spring like December day. Normally at this time of year there is a three hour window for riding where it is just bearable. Added to that the winter hazards of rain, wind and the dreaded salt on the roads, makes you want to leave the Storm snug under its Rainmaster cover. But here it was. mild, dry and the recent rain washing away any vestiges of salt on the road so why the hell take out my second bike, a 250?

The Storm is the one for the open road but the CBF is great at just pottering around on country lanes and around town. Its light, can be steered by the butt rather than aimed like the Storm and at around 85 mpg (enough said) is very easy on the pocket on the commute to work.

I don't see many of this sizeof bike around which is a shame as it would be far better to learn on than a 125, as it can keep up with the traffic and for those of us getting on a bit, is far easier to manoever around than a heavy big bike.

Anyone elso like lightweights or am I in a minority?

I don't have one myself, but I can see the attractions. I think that is why the 400s were so popular, but they are all getting rather long in the tooth now. I fancy a Guzzi V50 to restore for "pottering"

Nice one , i recently sold my DR 250s which was my second bike, great on fuel, easy round town, and made £350 profit , i needed the money, when the economy picks up will get another !

I have a mid 70's Kawasaki Kh125........ unrestriced, air cooled, 2 stroke single, that I restored as a bit of a laugh. I can get to 75mph on it [might be better when I get it rebored and fit the new piston & rings].........and you ride everywhere on full throttle

And I have to say that I do enjoy riding it round town and on journeys less than 20 miles, as it feels so easy to control and the fun of keeping the momentum up makes you feel like you are 17 again!
The combination of the upright riding position, the total lack of weight and the tame power makes you feal that you can get away with anything, so can only imagine that a good 250 or 400 would be even better.

But I wont be taking it out in the wet as the chrome is only to keen to sprout rust spots at 30yrs old, so I have to treat it with some care

AMCQ46 wrote: keen to sprout, I have to treat it with some care

Damn! A bloody Christmas reference!
I'm still in denial.