There is definitely an entertaining challenge to figuring out how to keep a lower powered motorcycle or scooter “in the hunt” so to speak.

Fortunately for me I have excellent roads nearby as warmup to Americade. This past Sunday I took the CF Moto 250 out on a group ride and it was challenging. In addition to its lack of horsepower compared to other bikes it was gusty with 40 mph winds to hinder it. If nothing else I had the fun of tossing it through curves to either keep up or make up ground. Excellent prep for next week at Lake George.

Well, my experience isn’t confusion, it is just an increase in desire to ride everything. All the time. Everywhere. Anywhere. I’m busier in retirement than I ever was when I was working!

While events don’t stir my riding desires scenery and topography definitely do. I hope to one day ride in the Adirondack mountains. Not sure if I will but it is a fine dream to have.

I had not considered how a different machine might make the ride seem different but you are absolutely right.

And you are correct in your assessment — I am a fortunate lad!

Well, the answer is a moving target. Today, and for the past week or so, if I could only have one based on my current level of enthrallment, it would be the Himalayan. I’ve been riding it a lot and I just love it. So that is my response based largely on emotion.

A more practical choice would be the Vespa GTS. It will do almost anything the Himalayan will do and is a perfect choice for a year round ride.

Ask me again in a few weeks and I’ll likely make a different choice. I’m grateful that right now I don’t have to choose.