Well, it started with an obsession for crotch rockets. Seeing the videos of stunts on the street, outrunning any car, and rev bombing every stoplight. Then I rode one, Alex's R6 at this years car show, and I was less than in love. While the thing looks and sounds sweet, I don't think it's what I want. He had it sprocketed to have more power lower in the band, but feeling like I was going to flip myself backward with every twist of the throttle was not an enjoyable experience. On top of that, being hunched over just doesn't seem comfortable for me, especially with lower spine issues and riding back from the gym would be a nightmare (that part is still up in the air but for consideration none the less)
So that brings me to what I have been looking at, which is cruisers. I want the old look of a Harley, without the price of a Harley since this is my first bike. I have been looking at Yamaha V-Stars, Viragos, and Honda Rebels. I am asking your advice on other brands/models I should maybe consider, or what I should know about the ones I just listed.
I also like the idea of a bobber style, like a Triumph Bonneville, so I'm curious of the differences between bobbers and cruisers, and which I might want without quite knowing yet.
I want something that will be pretty reliable, and if something breaks will be easy to work on myself (I bring this up because I am not sure how shaft-drive would be if something was to break or if I should even worry about one of those breaking).
I would like it to be sub $2,000 and preferably lower than that as it's my first bike so under $1,500 would be especially ideal.
Lastly, I am thinking the power range of 500-600cc will be best as 250 will be too low for me to be satisfied for more than a few months, and I think a 15-20 year old 600 will be enough power to keep a smile on my face without my smile ending up on a guardrail somewhere.
Side note, how old is too old for a bike?
Thanks in advance, and INB4 someone says this thread exists somewhere else 6 years ago and I should go find that for advice
So that brings me to what I have been looking at, which is cruisers. I want the old look of a Harley, without the price of a Harley since this is my first bike. I have been looking at Yamaha V-Stars, Viragos, and Honda Rebels. I am asking your advice on other brands/models I should maybe consider, or what I should know about the ones I just listed.
I also like the idea of a bobber style, like a Triumph Bonneville, so I'm curious of the differences between bobbers and cruisers, and which I might want without quite knowing yet.
I want something that will be pretty reliable, and if something breaks will be easy to work on myself (I bring this up because I am not sure how shaft-drive would be if something was to break or if I should even worry about one of those breaking).
I would like it to be sub $2,000 and preferably lower than that as it's my first bike so under $1,500 would be especially ideal.
Lastly, I am thinking the power range of 500-600cc will be best as 250 will be too low for me to be satisfied for more than a few months, and I think a 15-20 year old 600 will be enough power to keep a smile on my face without my smile ending up on a guardrail somewhere.
Side note, how old is too old for a bike?
Thanks in advance, and INB4 someone says this thread exists somewhere else 6 years ago and I should go find that for advice
Current:
13' E92 M3 Comp | 05' Yahama R6 | 95' E36 M3
Past:
14' BMW 335xi GT | 06' Porsche Boxster S | 15' Jeep Grand Cherokee | 84' BMW 733i | 85' Honda Shadow VT700 | 06' Acura TL