I’m pretty sure 16’s will be adequate in another 2yrs. 
Though I just got my motorcycle license with my eye on this for outback jaunts

https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/motorcycle/versys/adventure-touring/versys-x-300

3 hours ago, Rkdee said:

I’m pretty sure 16’s will be adequate in another 2yrs. 
Though I just got my motorcycle license with my eye on this for outback jaunts

https://www.kawasaki.com.au/en-au/motorcycle/versys/adventure-touring/versys-x-300

 

The KTM390 (37Nm) has 44% more torque than the Kawasaki300 (25.7Nm). The Kawasaki is too revvy and has too little torque. The KTM (158kg) is about 10% lighter than the Kawasaki (175kg).

 

KTM390 (373cc)

https://www.ktm.com/en-au/models/travel/ktm-390-adventure2022.html

 

Edited 4 January, 20233 yr by Carlston

19 hours ago, Carlston said:

 

The KTM390 (37Nm) has 44% more torque than the Kawasaki300 (25.7Nm). The Kawasaki is too revvy and has too little torque. The KTM (158kg) is about 10% lighter than the Kawasaki (175kg).

 

KTM390 (373cc)

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https://www.ktm.com/en-au/models/travel/ktm-390-adventure2022.html

 

All depends on what you want doesn’t it 😀

Sometimes you just don’t  need what they’re selling.

 

16 hours ago, Rkdee said:

All depends on what you want doesn’t it 😀

Sometimes you just don’t  need what they’re selling.

 

 

The problem with ICE engines compared to electric engines is that they can be very revvy, ie. very little power low down in the rev range.

 

40HP might sound good, but on the Kawasaki 300cc (296cc) twin cylinder engine , that 40HP is only produced at an eye watering 11,500rpm.

 

Drop the revs too much, such as around town, and it could feel like a wimpy 125cc.

 

Edited 5 January, 20233 yr by Carlston