Since your affection to keep bikes in long period, reliability is the key factor. Versys 250 than.

Internet slow. Double post

This post has been edited by mypie: Oct 7 2018, 06:03 PM

Atm yes but I’ll keep my options open. Maybe by Jan 2019 has new models with ABS!

still an upgrade.... not upgrade means not changing and not adding.

jgn persoal

Well! It still didn't happen wut

My point being up I'll never ditch my 250
And considering how it is currently, I never needed my b full license

Versys 250...

I thought your budget is 15k?

Yes, originally. But have to save more “IF” want to go bigger. Still exploring few options as most sifus here gave good recommendations.

I just need to hunt for those models and feel and try to test if possible. Then wait for year end sales and decide which one I’m comfortable with. Or buy direct from individual owner.

See racun so kuat here, how come you want lifetime b2?

Agree, kena racun Kawkaw. The sifus here Very persuasive and managed to Xcites my curiosity about bikes above 250 cc.

Let’s wait first until I’ve seen and feel feel those bikes then will make my decision.

Today managed to go to Welly Batu Caves and Big Wing Setapak and a few smaller shops nearby.

A lot of difference between the Versys 650 and the 500X. I like the 500X more as the seat height is lower and I can balance pretty well, the design is more appealing to me. I felt more comfortable when I sat on the seat and can push the bike behind with both legs. Even tiptoeing 😱😱😱 I can’t balance the 650 properly unless one legged flat footed. 😅

Couldn’t find the other suggested 250 and 400 anywhere around there.

The salesmen from both shops are very friendly and explained the pros and cons etc. And both also tried to persuade me to get bigger cc between 400 - 650 and don’t waste time on 250 as the thrills and excitements will wane in a few months and raring to go even bigger. They said most experienced bikers slowly upgrade to bigger and bigger cc after they mastered the bikes they rode for a few years. Yes?

But I believed some Jumped straight into the unknown 750 and above. No?

So, for now it’s Versys X250 with an inclination towards the CB500X and (Upgrade License). Still got time to hunt for the others... to feel feel and sit sit 🤣😂😂

Anymore informations I don’t know about the secrets of Biking BIG bikes?🤔

Anymore inputs and reasons to sway my decision to go B full? What am I talking about? 🤣🤣🤣

This place is very very dangerous and venomous 🤗🤗🤗

This post has been edited by Mikelimks: Oct 9 2018, 01:56 AM

but, the main question is, how yr pillion says bout their comfortable? do u bring them to test also? don't forget bout them.

No, not yet. My missus is working. I will bring her there to test it out. The honda salesman did asked me to bring her along later, to make sure she feel comfortable. He assured me that the pillion will feel comfortable in long distance journeys too. He himself use 500X and his pillion did not complain anything. (Can I take his word for it? 🤔)

He showed me his bike and I tested it and I like the sound better then the 650. He won’t let me test ride it. 😬

Burning lots of money and higher risk if bodily injuries or perhaps even death.

How's that for a counter sway?

cb500x got Abs, but only have single front disk and slightly under power. But Mat salleh on youtube really loves it.

Versys 650 - have the power, dont have abs, got double front disk and the size is bigger.

Yup agree with you 100%. Knew about the risks all along. And more costly to maintain and service than smaller bikes.

Hehe... that’s why I mentioned Lifetime B2 as I’ve decided long long ago that my biggest bike is 250 cc and below. I’ve raced with 200 cc and below bikes in my younger years. Those twin exhausts types. Those were the days. And now cruising with cubcais only.

But the big bike’s Racun is slowly spreading...

250 and 500 or even 650cc Jepunis bike maintenance not much different la... even the tyre size almost same2 price range....

From kapchai to 250cc yes, the maintenance expenses gap is huge....

try to find 250cc used bike is better compare to get a new 250cc bike, at least you can spend the extra money to mod the pillion seat more comfortable.

Some say stick with 250cc, many said you will grow tired of it and upgrade... Everyone have their own opinion, at the end is your own money where to decide.. not us.. we just giving advises and options as we been into your situation before.. so close ur eyes and take the leap.. haaha

oh ya... i forgot about the CB500x.

thats another damn good bike... smaller and quite comfy too. add the top box and panniers and u have a very capable tourer.

Good advice 👍🏼

Yes yes very good. When I seen it and feel it, it’s felt good and I like the curvy design. It’s so much comfortable than the Versys 650 and 250 when I sat on it.

But still have to bring my missus to look and feel it and sit as pillion. If she’s comfortable and like it, then its more or less ahem...

I can wait another few months, until someone is selling their ABS machine or if there’s a second hand ABS unit in dealer’s shop.