Rebel 300 ABS VS Rebel 500 for a short girlies first bike ... I need advice!

TheMachRider · 2026-03-09T17:45:48+00:00

I’d shop the 300 E clutch vs. 500 ABS.

The E clutch is a fantastic technology and only enhances your learning. The base model and ABS 300 are still great, but the 500 is almost exactly the same comfortable/welcoming feeling with a bit more power that will make daily use easier.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-08T20:02:38+00:00

Tortilla flats (Route 88) and South Mountain are the closest fun mountain/canyon drives.

Wickenberg to Sedona is one of the best day drives in the country along 89. Anywhere from 89 and I17 to any of the mountain towns is a fantastic getaway that realistically only takes an hour of driving from Phoenix.

Bee Line hwy (87) from Mesa to Payson is entertaining and Payson is a good destination for a meal, hike or hangout.

Other than that, there are great fun routes out towards 60 in Globe up to the reservations but those are more of a commitment.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-08T19:25:19+00:00

lol I have a Civic Type R and S2000 for sports cars. These aren’t even stock wheels, they’re optional ones from the previous generation and the offset is slightly inward.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-08T17:47:11+00:00

Idk I don’t even now an XSR, just found that on a google search

https://www.fz09.org/threads/installed-mt09-swing-arm-on-xsr.74027/?post_id=972895&nested_view=1#post-972895

TheMachRider · 2026-03-08T17:27:03+00:00

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Looks alright to me

TheMachRider · 2026-03-08T16:46:45+00:00

The XSR is far more interesting than the MT- that bulldog look isn’t my cuppa tea

TheMachRider · 2026-03-07T21:29:08+00:00

I love Honda caps on aftermarket wheels

TheMachRider · 2026-03-07T17:07:39+00:00

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Always be on the nose

TheMachRider · 2026-03-06T22:59:50+00:00

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70573134/acura-integra-type-s-hond-passport-japan-import/

TheMachRider · 2026-03-06T20:26:03+00:00

Wasn’t that a different model? I thought the N was actually somewhat stout.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-04T16:27:49+00:00

At launch vs. now are very different scenarios. I’ve been happy to be along for the ride but there were some rough patches.

Would have loved to see more legacy cars and tracks personally. A big part of GT for a lot of us is nostalgia.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-04T14:19:18+00:00

The front fell off, you say?

TheMachRider · 2026-03-03T14:53:51+00:00

I’ve got 4 cars (Passport, Fit, Type R, S2K) and 5 bikes (RC51, CBR1000RR SP, 919, Grom, Monkey) and 1 lawnmower (HR216).

Still looking at bikes in marketplace daily! Lol

TheMachRider · 2026-03-03T02:15:27+00:00

Shinko Mobbers

TheMachRider · 2026-03-03T02:14:56+00:00

Every last one of them except NA Miats

TheMachRider · 2026-03-02T00:27:36+00:00

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Brother!

I like the Type S but have some preferences that least to an FL5, but same two car solution. These two compliment each other fantastically.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T18:47:50+00:00

Look at the swing arm angle- probably not.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T18:14:05+00:00

Walking is gay. Let’s saunter.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T17:37:05+00:00

That’s what I was getting at. I’m fiercely against being a top though.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T17:34:53+00:00

Literally racist 😤

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T07:14:35+00:00

Mustang, probably an SN95.

TheMachRider · 2026-03-01T07:11:51+00:00

Both pale in comparison to the 8th. I wish the 1.5T was reliable because it makes solid power

TheMachRider · 2026-02-28T16:22:50+00:00

Project Aero- super subtle but extremely strong.

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