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After riding for 22 years I still feel most relaxed on a 650cc ish bike. I think people can be a bit quick to jump on the big bikes when the smaller ones perform perfectly well. I've been fortunate to own an array of big fast bikes (RC8, BMW 1000RR, Fireblade and currently a 1299 Panigale) but my 600 Hornet was the one I love the most.
Hobo-
Indeed. Totally agree.
As I need to manhandle the bike often (in and out the shed and such) and I have awful joints even in my 30’s, I love the low weight of enduro/dual sport. That forced me to think small, and I am don’t regret going smaller displacement.
That, and I also think that for everything but highway miles the 350cc is more than enough to get me in trouble.
A 600-ish would be great though. I’d love the experience on bigger bikes, but I’d sooner go light.
pdlouche
A month or two ago he had offered to give me a pillion ride on it some time, and luckily it has a topbox (daily work bike for instructing) so I’m unlikely to fall off the back... or rather, when I do I’m taking all his stuff with me. Not had the chance yet.
He was remarking it’s been a long time since he went out just to enjoy riding, rather than as a job. We agreed once we’re on the other side of the festive season, we go for a few hours with me on a 600 and swap bikes halfway.