# You just cant tell some people lol...

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**Created:** [May 22, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/you-just-cant-tell-some-people-lol/263852 "2012-05-22T19:26:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/you-just-cant-tell-some-people-lol/263852/72 "2012-06-02T15:54:33Z")

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> [@Need to find an episode of top gear](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-to-find-an-episode-of-top-gear/49789/14):
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> For the record it doesn’t have to be a 250 just anything other than a modern race machine. Plenty of other choices that are more street usable and more forgiving while having plenty of power.
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> Ninja500  
> Sv650/ninja650 - both are faster to 40mph than 600’s will still go 140mph, cheaper to insure, blast to ride, more comfortable and make better street bikes  
> Cbr600 F4/F4i - plenty of power but much more street friendly, comfortable and forgiving.  
> Yzf600 non r6 - same as above  
> Late 90’s 600’s - still plenty of power but still better choices than modern SS bikes
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> And plenty more.
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> All of the above are better street bikes and more beginner friendly, while having plenty of power to keep you entertained.  
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> **Modern SuperSports while thrilling to ride are stupid steet bikes whether you like it or not.**
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> You don’t see Harleys on the track, but it’s just as silly as a SuperSport to commute on the street. That’s why most sport riders only do small local rides and put only 3000 miles a year on their bikes.
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> But yeah man, cars are a totally more different beast to learn on when compared to a 10 second rocket that can fall over and kill you for one mistake.

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