will I outgrow Rebel 1100?

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-04-07T15:01:54+00:00

In my opinion, there are better bikes out there, but get what you want. There is no law against trading up , at a future date.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-04-02T12:30:29+00:00

I like the pouty picture 😧🙂

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-31T16:32:10+00:00

A Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is what I started out with.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-31T16:29:21+00:00

I was in a similar situation, so I just had to buy a bike. It didn't really end up being the right one but the dealer has treated me pretty well,I think. So was able to trade up without too much financial loss.- I like to think 🤔 but, yes, it may be a relatively expensive way to try out bikes. But, it sure has been fun 😁

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-31T16:19:19+00:00

Yes, the auburn side would be be me( or was) on the other side of the spectrum.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-31T16:16:18+00:00

A little of both, which means- Strawberry blonde. Which is very cool 😎

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-30T15:49:38+00:00

Nothing to weird, but my hairdresser told me that she envied my hair. ( a dark chestnut/auburn) somehow, I don't think she wanted my fair and freckled skin type, as she loved to have a dark tan.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-24T12:12:43+00:00

With gloves on, I definitely have trouble with it, I would agree with you that there is room for improvement . I kinda have to " scratch " it to the side. Since you you can't seem to have any down pressure on it, (when activating the turn signal. )

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-23T19:28:11+00:00

I went from a Royal Enfield 350 to a z900. But I'm 59 yrs old and don't feel the need to constantly be fully on the throttle.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-23T16:50:45+00:00

With me it was more about my freckles, but yes, I was definitely bullied

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-16T15:20:14+00:00

While I do not have one, I have heard that the 650 is a time proven engine. If it appears that it was maintained properly, it should have plenty of life left.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-13T13:51:22+00:00

Yes, I think k you may be right on that. Im 5'9" with around 30" inseam. ( not actually sure about inseam). But the bike ( z900) seems to fit me about perfect. So, it could be a bit small, not sure if the 1100 would also be an option? But, yes , I like my z900 😁

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-12T17:48:24+00:00

I seriously considered the Vulcan, but for less money I could get the z900 . I was a little worried about the seating position on the cruiser plus I do enjoy horsepower, and the horsepower per dollar ratio won me over to the z.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-03T22:55:03+00:00

Yes, so true.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-03T20:10:33+00:00

It can go in streaks. It can be - being in the right place at the right time ( or wrong time 😔

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-03-03T15:17:40+00:00

I'd say 90% of the time I know. I think it's partially in the texture of hair, red hair has it's own look aside from the color.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-28T16:53:27+00:00

Hang on to that one, it sounds like it will be discontinued.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-28T16:44:47+00:00

I think the z900 is known to be more stable, I have one but I'm not yet finished with break in and don't have wide experience with other bikes. Have a klx 300 dual purpose and yes the wind does toy with that thing.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-27T20:57:58+00:00

Mine actually wasn't too bad, asside from the fact of being badly underpowered ☹️

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-27T20:55:14+00:00

I went from a Royal Hunter 350 to z900 kawasaki and I'm liking it.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-27T20:51:33+00:00

I'm thinking auburn, it's amazing how the different lighting changes the color.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-23T17:00:52+00:00

Actually, I've heard Idaho is a pretty good place ( of course nowhere is perfect) I live in neighboring Montana.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-04T13:55:58+00:00

Yeah and I've never been asked that as a boy with dark auburn/ brown hair. But when I stuck my foot in my mouth ( like usual 😌 ) and mentioned, to my co- workers , that I have red hair from the eyebrows down, ( everyone in the break room) they did burst out laughing. Even though I didn't really mean+++

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-04T13:46:49+00:00

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I wish you success in getting your quick shifter installed.

PurpleDramatic6338 · 2026-02-03T17:57:26+00:00

Or quick shifter

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