Thread: XT660 vs CBR500R?
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Old 13-06-18, 16:20
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Originally Posted by counce View Post
Hey I'm going to be selling my first bike (little YZF R125) and upgrading now that I have my A2 license (Afaik the XT660 would need limiting, however by not much at all).
The XT660 natively makes the 35kw! I'm on an A2 myself with a Bandit 600 and an XTX, no restriction needed for the XT Country roads are where this bike shines imo. Soaks up the bumps well, and you get the instant torque of the big single, feels awesome accelerating out of corners. I haven't even mentioned the sound yet (with cans)!

My only real gripe with the bike is the fuelling at low throttle openings, though there are things that you can do to help with this - it's well documented on the forum. It doesn't stop me enjoying the bike, but it's just something to be aware of.