Originally Posted by lolliver
Hi Goldie,
I did the restricted access course and currently ride a restricted GS500. Can't fault it at all to be honest, the bike handles the restriction well and can still get up to speed quite quickly when necessary.
I've found it to be the perfect transition between the little YBR125 that I learned on, and whatever bigger bike I go for next.
For what it's worth, I only went for a restricted bike because at the time I couldn't find any 250s that were within my price range/weren't knackered, but I definitely don't regret my decision.
Hope that helps!