Is a CB200 too small?

[68riviera430]

[font=verdana, arial, helvetica] Looking to build a cafe and wondering what your guys' opinions were. My grandpa has a CB200 that I can have for free, thats why I am asking.
First time riding on the street. Ridden a lot of dirtbikes, about 5 years. 6'1 200 lbs. Would mostly be a around town bike rarely ever on highway. Looking for good and quick but not crazy, mild cafe with clubmans rear sets and seat.[/font]

 

[locOleoN]

Free is always good.. Take it and turn into a cafe racer...
However, at your weight and size, you'll out grow that thing in a month...

"Would mostly be a around town bike rarely ever on highway"... yeah thats what I said 11 years ago when I first got my license... and that changed real fast...

 

[Swapmeet Louie]

@ 6'1" 200lbs I think you will be less than impressed with the 200. And you would be insane to take it on the freeway, ha ha. I would look for anything over 400cc because of your size. If you go small, get a 2 stroke. The 200 just isnt a real big performer. If you were to go that small of a 4 stroke, you'd be better off buying an early 175. They make more power, the aftermarket is insanely good, and they are higher reving.


Edit: ya, what leon said. Take it tweek it abit and flip it.

 

[Ringo]

I agree with Louie, and everyone really. I bought my brother a '74 cb200 last fall. I'm 5'11''/175lbs and it's really not much fun...I would say about as entertaining as a moped. It's cool for quick little trips, but as far as riding thrill/enjoyment, nada.

 

[Redbird]

I have a 2stroke 250 Yamaha. I'm 6' 180lbs. No, it's not the fastest thing on the road. No, it won't handle the Interstate. However, for around town riding it's an absolute blast. Light, nimble... I drag the pegs more on my DS7 than I do on my Hayabusa
As the old adage goes... "It's more fun riding a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow"

As for your CB200... you can't beat FREE Fix it up a little, and ride it around. You might like it.
If not, sell it and find something bigger