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Old 08-12-2021, 01:30 PM   #11
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As ChinaRider pointed out, the Magician's biggest limitation is that it really can't be geared down enough to achieve a consistent 65mph.

The dual sport bikes on the market like the Hawk and TBR7 can be, but even these bikes will generally be near wide open at 65. That doesn't mean they can't survive being held there for 15 minutes at a time, I do it quite often, but generally speaking 65 is right about the limit for your typical CG250 powered dual sport.

If you are wanting a 200-250cc bike for street only duty, I would suggest a bike built for street use like the Venom X22R or Lifan KP200. If you want a more classic styled bike, the KPM200 is a great option with EFI and a 6spd transmission. Those three bikes being street oriented can achieve 70-75mph out of the box. They do cost more than a Magician, but you also get what you pay for.

My personal favorite 250cc street bike would be the SSR Buccaneer, but they are definitely pricey enough that you are getting into good quality used Japanese 250cc bikes.
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