wow. local MSF inst. trying to pawn off zx-12r to a new rider

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by shmike

That is how it is in FL too.

My post was more to the point of why 250's are supplied for the course.

Because it is cheaper to buy and maintain 10 $2500 Rebels than 10 $12,000 Sportsters, not because 250cc is the engine displacement promoted by the MSF.

I think there's a bit more to it than $... after all you don't want a noob grabbing a fist full of throttle and looping the bike back on themselves.

they want something that's light, can take a fall, and is forgiving.

guarantee they'd pick 250's over any bike if they're all priced the same.