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Xciting 500 / Weight
« on: March 22, 2009, 10:58:20 PM »
I acknowledge that the weight of the 500 is not a new topic but I want to add another perspective; I keep hearing that the scoot is good AFTER an adjustment for its weight and I'm not sure I know what this means. I assume the writer is directing his comments from the perspective of moving from a lighter ride i.e., 175/250 etc. What about moving from HEAVIER ride?
I've had heavier bikes including a Yamaha Venture Royale and that is one heavy machine, Harley dressers - another heavyweight and others that are in that class. I ride a Suzuki Burgman 400 and am buying a 500ri ABS and the weight difference isn't overwhelming at an additional 45 lbs. ( The Suzuki is 440 lbs. and the 500ri ABS is 485 lbs.). Without ABS, the difference is even less at 473 or 12 fewer lbs.
I guess my point is that a potential 500 rider shouldn't be deterred by a heavier scoot. Riders with a good sense of balance and maybe a shaved seat shouldn't allow the weight of the scoot to be an issue.
I've had heavier bikes including a Yamaha Venture Royale and that is one heavy machine, Harley dressers - another heavyweight and others that are in that class. I ride a Suzuki Burgman 400 and am buying a 500ri ABS and the weight difference isn't overwhelming at an additional 45 lbs. ( The Suzuki is 440 lbs. and the 500ri ABS is 485 lbs.). Without ABS, the difference is even less at 473 or 12 fewer lbs.
I guess my point is that a potential 500 rider shouldn't be deterred by a heavier scoot. Riders with a good sense of balance and maybe a shaved seat shouldn't allow the weight of the scoot to be an issue.