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[democracyindanger]

how much do you weigh? Admittedly, I haven't been on a scooter for years, and the kind of bike I ride is all about torque, but weight-to-torque ratio should definitely be a consideration. If somebody doesn't think their ride provides enough torque to squirt them out of the way of a cage driver cutting them off, then their ride is not safe.

Using Tokyo's fave ride as a comparison is iffy. The riding environment is completely different.

I don't disagree that the rider should be paired with the bike that's right for them, but based on the OP's original query, it's better to recommend more power that they think they need than less. And it's not like I'm telling him/her to get a Hayabusa.