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Post by maxtera on Oct 28, 2017 9:23:02 GMT -5
Hello all, I currently have a 2004 Honda Reflex that I've put a ton of money into to get it looking and riding like new and I absolutely love it. The problem is that I want to be able to ride on the highway with confidence and the Reflex can only muster about 65-70 miles per hour and then it has nothing left.
I found a 2014 Honda Forza with about 5k miles on it in Michigan, they're asking $2500 for it. I tried doing some research on them but what I found was conflicting about the top speed, resale price, and other things about the bike. Can anyone here who maybe owns one or knows something about them give me some particulars about the Forza? Thanks.
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Post by flyangler on Oct 28, 2017 11:09:46 GMT -5
Buy it. I owned one for a single season and put 6,000 plus mi. on it, absolutely bullet proof . Dan.
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Post by w650 on Oct 28, 2017 17:00:27 GMT -5
You have two choices if going faster than 70 mph all day is on your list of needs. A Burgman 400 or a bike above 300cc. Maybe a Piaggio 350 if you have the Bucks.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 2, 2017 23:17:26 GMT -5
You have two choices if going faster than 70 mph all day is on your list of needs. A Burgman 400 or a bike above 300cc. Maybe a Piaggio 350 if you have the Bucks. My old '07 Kymco Grandvista with final drive upped one tooth will do 80-mph on level road with no wind... but like your Reflex, 65 to 70 is ABSOLUTE maximum with a little wind, and hills normally encountered. Except for a few (mostly Italian) 250's, 65-mph cruise is all she wrote. My old "Minnie Mouse" 250 is good for me, since she's the size of a Chinese 150 for great city handling, and will run with the typical 60-65-mph traffic encountered on the 35-45-mph speed-limit surface streets.
You will need a larger displacement ride to run better than 65-70.Depending on the highways you ride, 65 may be plenty. Around here, unfortunately, freeway traffic runs 80 to over 100+ on a regular basis. You almost need a crotch-rocket or a BIG cruiser to be really safe, but I do get away with freeway riding when needed. I'm VERY careful to watch my mirrors though. A soccer mom in an SUV coming up on your tail at 110 while doing her makeup and texting can REALLY ruin your day!The Piaggio 350 is a great choice, and can often be found at reasonable prices. If my riding became more than 20% freeway, I'd try to get something in the 500-700cc class. I almost bought a nice used Kymco 500 before finding my current 250 but with bad arthritis, I really need a flat-floor. Just for the record, that Kymco 500 (I did manage to test-ride it) was at home at 80-mph and was only $1,500 back 4 years ago. I'd hope $750 would buy it today. Scoots from Japan, Italy, Taiwan etc. are pretty bullet-proof... Mine has 18K miles on her and is reliable as my Honda family car.
Good highway-capable scoots are out there at good prices!
Good luck, and ride safe! Leo in Texas |
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Post by mouse0667 on Nov 3, 2017 21:47:22 GMT -5
Have to agree with previous posters, a 250 is only good to about 70mph. My CFMoto Jetmax 250 maxes out at 72 mph but I'm more comfortable at 60-65 on her. Not saying she's not safe at 70+ but I just like having that extra little bit for those moments when you need that extra speed to get out of troubles way. If you need more than that I'd look at something like the Burgman or Morpheous.
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Post by mrsunsett on Nov 10, 2017 11:43:27 GMT -5
You have two choices if going faster than 70 mph all day is on your list of needs. A Burgman 400 or a bike above 300cc. Maybe a Piaggio 350 if you have the Bucks. My old '07 Kymco Grandvista with final drive upped one tooth will do 80-mph on level road with no wind... but like your Reflex, 65 to 70 is ABSOLUTE maximum with a little wind, and hills normally encountered. Except for a few (mostly Italian) 250's, 65-mph cruise is all she wrote. My old "Minnie Mouse" 250 is good for me, since she's the size of a Chinese 150 for great city handling, and will run with the typical 60-65-mph traffic encountered on the 35-45-mph speed-limit surface streets.
You will need a larger displacement ride to run better than 65-70.Depending on the highways you ride, 65 may be plenty. Around here, unfortunately, freeway traffic runs 80 to over 100+ on a regular basis. You almost need a crotch-rocket or a BIG cruiser to be really safe, but I do get away with freeway riding when needed. I'm VERY careful to watch my mirrors though. A soccer mom in an SUV coming up on your tail at 110 while doing her makeup and texting can REALLY ruin your day!The Piaggio 350 is a great choice, and can often be found at reasonable prices. If my riding became more than 20% freeway, I'd try to get something in the 500-700cc class. I almost bought a nice used Kymco 500 before finding my current 250 but with bad arthritis, I really need a flat-floor. Just for the record, that Kymco 500 (I did manage to test-ride it) was at home at 80-mph and was only $1,500 back 4 years ago. I'd hope $750 would buy it today. Scoots from Japan, Italy, Taiwan etc. are pretty bullet-proof... Mine has 18K miles on her and is reliable as my Honda family car.
Good highway-capable scoots are out there at good prices!
Good luck, and ride safe! Leo in Texas I can vouch on the italian part as i recently acquired a sport city 250 aprilia fuel injected liquid cool..... that thing is light and hella fast. |
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