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  1. #1 Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    Hello all,
    I am hoping you can help me with some info here.
    I am about to get my motorcycle license and am currently doing some research on a low cost first bike, I have no riding experience.

    I am wondering which, (if any) is right for me - the XF or XP.
    I would use this bike for inner city driving (I live the NYC area), but also hope to do some light trail riding. I doubt I would be riding the bike over 50-55 mph.

    I am concerned over my size. I am 6'4", 225 lbs, 27 years old. Will I be too large/heavy for a 200cc bike? From what I read the XF is lower/smaller then the XP. Will both perform the same on streets/dirt?
    Some people are telling me I should just get a DRZ400.

    Any insight would be very helpful.
    Thank you in advance.
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  2. #2 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    lost,
    Welcome to the forum.
    Don't agonize too much over your choice because if you get the motorcycle bug you will have a lot of bikes in your future.

    The XF will be a little better on the street and the XP will be better in the dirt but both are fine for light duty.

    A DRZ400 would be better for higher speeds but the 200cc will be fine for 50-55mph.

    Hope about getting a beater bike to see if you are really into motorcycles? Something used, cheap, and already been dropped. After a few months riding then you will have a better idea of what you want/need.

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  3. #3 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    Thanks for the input, but what about my size, versus these 2 models?
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  4. #4 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    You need to sit on the bikes to see how you fit. I'm only 6' and the XF200 is fine for me.
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  5. #5 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    I figure that sitting on one is a good start. I am only 5' 7" so the DRZ is a little tall for me, and I have only sat on a Qlink which was fine for me. As far as cost goes, I figure if you can afford it, the DRZ could not be beat, but the Qlink could be considered in the same vein as deciding if you want a scooter vs. a bike. Both the DR and XF would be attractive to me, but I would probably go with the XF due to its far lower cost.
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    Now that culcune has brought up the scooter word, that would be my first choice for a urban vehicle. IMHO, My SYM HD200 is a much more suitable vehicle for city traffic than any of my motorcycles.
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  7. #7 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    im 6'4" 231lbs and have a pulse adrenalin 125cc. Does 50mph. Might go faster but I have no need to. Ok its not super fast but it gets me to work and back with 95mpg.
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  8. #8 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    I def want a bike, not a scooter.
    is 400cc overkill for a first bike? Also, as I understand it, smaller/lighter/bikes are better for dirt?

    There is a guy locally who says he has a 250cc Qlink for sale, maybe thats the ticket...
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    Go look at and sit on the bike. What is the model of the 250cc Qlink?
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  10. #10 Re: Will a Qlink XF/XP 200 work for me? 
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    I don't think the 250cc QLink is available yet. There is just the DS and Super-moto versions of the 200 cc QLink. I wish the 250cc QLink was available, it would be a good option.

    What do you guys think about the KLX250S or KLX250SF? I have been toying with the idea of getting one of those. The DRZ400 is really probably too tall for me, I'm 5'11" but have a 29"-30" inseam, so I guess I'm considering the same bikes as lostlocal, although I'm also considering a pre-2008 Ninja 250.

    I noticed the KLX250 has a pretty small gas tank, 2 gallons, compared to 2.8 for the QLink.

    Trying them out is probably the best advice.
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