Hi! I've been lurking here while deciding what bike to get. I've mostly done street riding and currently own a 2009 Ducati 848 and used to own a 1989 Hawk GT which I mostly used for track day duty. This year, my twin 8-yr old boys started showing interest in riding motorcycles and finally learned to ride one at the Yamaha area at Laguna Seca MotoGP. This summer ended up with me getting a couple of Kuberg Cross electric bikes for them.
I started looking at supermotos since I figured I would eventually need to accompany them on trails and stuff, but would still like to have a track capable bike. I finally decided on the WR250 because being a short guy, getting the seat height down to where I feel comfortable is achievable (thanks to this forum). And being a dirt newbie, I figure the 250 power will not get me into too much trouble. I decided on the X because I like the larger front brakes for when I do take it to a road course track and it seemed like getting dirt wheels for it is cheaper than trying to get supermoto wheels for a dirt bike.
So, I sold the Hawk and am now a proud owner of a 2008 WRX.
Have not taken her offroad yet, but did manage to put a few street miles on. The lack of a tach is weird, especially with the power so high up in the band, but I'm getting used to it. Just have to trust that the limiter works and I won't blow up the motor.
All I've done to it so far is replaced the torn up grips and installed a Yamalink. Will definitely be looking forward to spending time on the forum to get tips as I replace/upgrade some of the parts - exhaust, suspension, big bore?, racks/bags, etc.
Oh, I'm in Eden Prairie, MN.
Thanks,
Pedro
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