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Wasn't sure whether to put this in @la szum 's Harley thread or start my own...
I had a motorbike for 3-4 years in my 20s and loved it. It was in the mid-90s and I was riding an '83 Yamaha Virago, 500cc,and I put about 20k on it, I think (kilometres).
I have not been on a bike since, so about 25 years. I just signed up for a 3-day safety course for new riders and am looking forward to getting back out this summer.
Currently looking at used bikes and my interests are all over the place. Here's what I've been considering:
- Triumph Street Twin or Bonneville (2018 or so)
- Yamaha XSR 700 or 900 (2019 or maybe 2023)
- Honda ST1300 (2009)
- BMW R nine T (2021)
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2023)
So, all over the map, size and style-wise, haha. Those are mostly in order of preference, but also changes every couple hours, so who knows, at this point.
Looking for some tips, in terms of the pros/cons of those bikes, as well as suggestions for other options (not really into Harleys right now, sorry LS!) Also looking for advice in terms of bike size/power and my status as a new rider who has some experience, albeit a long time ago, and with a pretty small bike.
As far as how I plan to use the bike, I'm looking at mostly day trips in the summer, but maybe some longer trips across Canada or through the States too, with some short commuting in the fall, as well.
With that being said... actually I can't think of a way to work that phrase in, sorry @duzie!
Any general advice or tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I had a motorbike for 3-4 years in my 20s and loved it. It was in the mid-90s and I was riding an '83 Yamaha Virago, 500cc,and I put about 20k on it, I think (kilometres).
I have not been on a bike since, so about 25 years. I just signed up for a 3-day safety course for new riders and am looking forward to getting back out this summer.
Currently looking at used bikes and my interests are all over the place. Here's what I've been considering:
- Triumph Street Twin or Bonneville (2018 or so)
- Yamaha XSR 700 or 900 (2019 or maybe 2023)
- Honda ST1300 (2009)
- BMW R nine T (2021)
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2023)
So, all over the map, size and style-wise, haha. Those are mostly in order of preference, but also changes every couple hours, so who knows, at this point.
Looking for some tips, in terms of the pros/cons of those bikes, as well as suggestions for other options (not really into Harleys right now, sorry LS!) Also looking for advice in terms of bike size/power and my status as a new rider who has some experience, albeit a long time ago, and with a pretty small bike.
As far as how I plan to use the bike, I'm looking at mostly day trips in the summer, but maybe some longer trips across Canada or through the States too, with some short commuting in the fall, as well.
With that being said... actually I can't think of a way to work that phrase in, sorry @duzie!
Any general advice or tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
