[Dave101]

However there are plenty of very experienced riders who have been there, done that.... and have had it with big bikes. They are happy to settle for a quarter litre that fulfills their needs.

+1, a few minutes ago I was just skimming a 10 page thread of riders aged "over 40" in a Ninja 250r Forum that supports exactly your point. Lots of 40, 50, 60, and at least one 79 year old with 250's. I got the sense that these older riders recognized a while back that after their run with the larger displacement bikes they came back around to the smaller bikes simply for the joy of riding.

Am I the oldest guy that has a 250r? Everyone over 40 please post - Page 8 : KawiForums.com Kawasaki Forums: Kawasaki motorcycle forums