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Old 03-26-2008, 05:17 AM   #9 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie
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Engine displacement can have very little to do with bike "size". The C50 is very close in OAL to the C90. It is a bit lighter, which is a good thing for a newbie and a few less hp, which is also a good thing for a newbie. There are experience riders on this forum riding small displacement bikes.

One of my riding buddies is 6' 330 and he does just fine on his 800. Obviously he is a big guy but does that mean he should ride a boss hoss due to his size? A very large newbie would probably die shortly on such a bike. Or maybe a Hyaubusa. Very dead very quickly.

Displacement and hp should not outweigh your skill as a rider. Larger bikes can be more comfortable for larger riders but not in all cases.
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