[mscuddy]

Maybe this merger will produce a nice mid-size bike, with good stuff like fuel injection, liquid cooling, lightweight frame and primo suspension. Where have all the 250-350cc street bikes gone, anyway? Do you guys think there is a market for smaller bikes in the US anymore? A standard UJM type of bike.



It would be nice, so I wouldn’t have to dig up an old Honda 350 every decade or so.

 

[mscuddy]

Yes, the forgotten bikes. The EX and GS are holdovers from the days of 35mm fork tubes.

Pretty fast, in their own right, and damn near indestructible.



I remember some really fast 250 & 350 twins back in them thar days. Could put a hurting on a big bike, within limits, of course.



If someone (Piaggio, are you listening?) would put a motor, like something out of the new CRF450, in a street frame, (ala the Yam SR500) I'd buy three.



I have to agree with you, too many newbees on big bikes, with their feet down going through red lights. Kind of like learing how to fly in an F16 vs. a Cessna 150. Scary and terminal.

 

[mscuddy]

Bring back the Nuevo Falcone!