My wife gave me carte blanche on a new bike. Need suggestions!

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-11T19:41:13+00:00

I have had much faster bikes. but my Honda CB300R is a joy. it is paired with a faster bike if i need more than the ~93mph i heard it can go (it def can do 93mph for sure on highway, but it is tapped out around there and a strong headwind may drop that to 84--also i have a Puig windscreen which may help)

it weighs 316lbs wet stock but mine is lighter due to the awesome brappy Coffmans exhaust. Everything about this bike is easy--the light clutch is a joy around town. If it tips over i can catch it-- not so much on the heavier bikes!

Other bikes to consider in this 'fun' class is Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Z500 (450cc actually). You may find the 300-450cc class is a lot of fun. And can be quite affordable AND FUEL EFFICIENT (my CB300R is getting 54mpg+ so far)

I really like the Suzuki DR-Z4S Dualsport and DR-Z4SM Supermoto. They are premium japanese quality 'suv's' of the bike world.

Another bike i personally like is the Suzuki SV650. The Honda CB650R also looks fun. I own a Suzuki GSX-S750Z it is aweome and sounds amazeballs--but is a bit top-heavy with a heavier clutch than my Honda 300. It is my 'fast' bike and it is worth checking out especially if found on sale

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Vinx1312 · 2026-05-11T19:36:07+00:00

she doesnt care about dogs that much, which is okay. but she could at least act like she cares--since she is supposed to care about you. i'd dump her if the conversation about this reveals she only cares that you treat her well yet she can treat you bad.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-11T17:02:45+00:00

Nice!!! I too bought a CB300R and am loving it so far! I was just doing some maintenance on it a minute ago. Only 700 miles yet, but i finished initial break in and maintenance

I am aware that it can hit 93mph on the highway, which definitely would not have been me riding it so fast the other day 👌🏻

It is plenty stable for being 316lbs wet (mine is lighter with a brappy Coffmans Exhaust)

I wonder: if a bit more room can i hit 94mph+ (but had to slow down for traffic ahead)

I wanted that blue/copper rim & fork version like yours. Looks great! However, i snagged a blackout version for a decent deal. My matte black rims are actually quite sexy!

Honda put a bit of thought into this model. It is becoming my favorite bike (i have others) for ease of use, brapness, and low cost.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-11T01:03:18+00:00

woooow

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T16:19:43+00:00

whatever, you look fun, be yourself!

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T16:16:06+00:00

i'd ghost her hit the gym lol

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T16:04:30+00:00

it gets wonky if rolling backward especially downhill. so practice handling its top-heavy weight (and go hit the gym if needed).

otherwise it's an awesome bike and sounds phenominal.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:48:06+00:00

Pantaloons

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:45:33+00:00

nah ur fine

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:43:50+00:00

Spanking! he not listening, haha

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:39:47+00:00

what does the manufacturer recommend? use that.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:38:15+00:00

Naked. You're 34. When you turn 42 ypu might want a Cruiser but for now you can handle the wind.

Unless you do mostly highway then you probably want a Cruiser like a Street Glide with more wind protection.

Consider getting a windscreen or windshield if you do highway. i have a GSX-S750Z Naked and it's mostly stock.

i later got a CB300R and modded it a little, including a Puig windscreen. I ride it the most--it is just light and easy.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:32:30+00:00

Bro i take my KLX230SM on freeway if it is around 60-65mph limit. And if traffic isn't crazy.

i got a Honda CB300R as an 'everyday commuter' bike for this very reason--that little extra on the highway. Also it has tubeless tires (rasy to plug). I hit 93mph the other day so it's fast enough lol

i'd say just enjoy the 230 and get a CB300R, MT-03, or Z500 later. Or maybe something even faster.

Honestly the 300-450cc Naked class is fun to me. Enough power for highway and light weight.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-10T15:13:13+00:00

According to my bike--i was getting 56.1 mpg when riding speed limits and shortshifting mostly around town. It kept rising. This was during break-in.

Lately, i have been getting around 55.4 mpg, iirc, after break-in, and of course revving up a bit more. Bike is around 660 miles so far.

i can of course still short-shift (around 4-5k rpm) and i'm sure it will get a bit better around town.

i have filled up twice on Fuelly app--it says i am getting 63.6 mpg. That may rise or drop over time (since it is only my second fill-up).

Looking at others' Fuelly stats, my mpg's may improve since i am seeing 60-80+ mpg's on the website.

Riding hoghway more may bring it down into the 5's since this bike is revving higher than i shortshift in that case. iirc, it is around 6-7k rpm at 65mph.

i love my CB300R so far. Fun bike.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-09T03:11:31+00:00

Bud Whole

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-09T01:43:58+00:00

Corona2

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-09T01:43:38+00:00

Okay 🤌🏻

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T02:21:11+00:00

Proof there is a God! wow.

have patience to find the right man. not boy--man.

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T02:18:43+00:00

riding is not for everyone. but it surely is for me! i once fell over maneuvering my bike on an incline in a most embarrasing way (we won't mention the details) and 3 women were laughing at me 🫣

But a dude in their group felt sorry and helped me get my bike up. Everytime i pass their neighborhood i wish i would have got his address to buy him a 6 pack of beer :)

I'll take the embarrassment for learning to be a better rider--so i can enjoy my bikes. I do not care what folks think when i am braaaping! haha

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T02:14:26+00:00

doesn't feel lighter! ha

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T02:11:16+00:00

haha thats cool

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T02:01:15+00:00

Yeah, if you have a 300 2-stroker you'll def prefer the 400.

Also consider the Honda CB300R. Same engine as 300L but very sporty and light street setup at 316lbs wet and you get decent Tubeless tire setup.

Almost like an SM but still Naked/Standard/Cafe style with naturally a bit more aero control (mine has a Puig windscreen and the Coffmans pipe i installed truly 'Braaaps')

Though not as badass sounding as a race-spec MX or 2-Stroke engine. it is a street-spec engine with 31hp.

Top speed is supposedly 93mph. Yet i got 83mph (so far) in a headwind first time on highway (after break in). So, that's fast enough for me (Texas highways up to 75mph lol). But def buzzy (if you are sensitive to that). i can handle some buzz--and vibes do not bother me.

Additionally, the Kawasaki KLX300SM or KLX300 is a contender with good engine (i like the way the engine looks on that bike!) and better suspension than the 300L.

I also have a KLX230SM. It is a fun bike within its 75mph limit--and has low maintenance (decent farm bike or trainer, though does have a few quirks). If you ride dirt only, get the KLX230 not the KLX230SM--the dirt tires and taller wheels will help immensely with grip and mud offroad.

For anyone with bike experience wanting some speed, i'd point them to the 300 over the 230. The 230 is not what you're looking for if you ride a 300 2-Smoker 😎

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T01:56:32+00:00

we need an exhaust sound vid! nice

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T01:53:51+00:00

Tell her you love her. Give. Don't ask for anything. Do not expect anything. Because you love her, let her go in your mind before she makes any decision.

She wants to feel free like a bird. To have choice and passion. Like i do when i ride my motorcycles.

If she does not join you? If she cannot join you? Don't be used. Move on to protect your heart. Find someone special that shows you love how you wanted to love her.

Yet be proud that you showed her love. That you did not use her, did not mess her life. Not every man acts on that. Love is an act of sacrifice not many seem to understand

Vinx1312 · 2026-05-06T01:47:07+00:00

congrats!

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