Young and Dumb
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It depends on your size and height, really. If you have a bad back, a full tuck triangle is going to make the bike really unpleasant for even basic jaunts around town. You'll never want to ride. To get to the fun stuff it's usually a 30min ride but if you're back is already aching before you get there, you're going to have a bad time. I had a race prepped R6 for awhile and while it was fast as hell, I rode it way less than my SV mainly because of how much pain it put me in. I'd recommend finding a super standard/naked that is a lot more comfortable and can do the fun roads just as well as your supersports. Every manufacturer has a line, especially in the last few years as nakeds have gotten crazy popular.

I second an SV650, just be aware it is considered more of an economy bike so you'll have to deal with a less than stellar stock seat and handlebars. I always felt like the Hunchback of Notre Dame riding it until I got some risers for the handlebars. Fortunately, the SV is like the Miata of the motorcycle world and has a massive aftermarket that can fix most of your issues. I had one for a while but ended up selling it when I found a 919 that is very similar in design philosophy but has a much better motor and is a little bit more comfortable.
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Young and Dumb - by GTBrandon - 07-22-2018, 11:05 AM
RE: Young and Dumb - by Apoc - 07-22-2018, 12:40 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by Tyler.M - 07-22-2018, 02:13 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by .RJ - 07-22-2018, 04:40 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by .RJ - 07-23-2018, 07:17 AM
Young and Dumb - by GTBrandon - 07-23-2018, 11:08 AM
RE: Young and Dumb - by .RJ - 07-23-2018, 12:27 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by V1GiLaNtE - 07-23-2018, 04:34 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by .RJ - 07-23-2018, 04:52 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by V1GiLaNtE - 07-24-2018, 04:38 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by Senor_Taylor - 07-23-2018, 05:38 PM
RE: Young and Dumb - by Ryan T - 07-24-2018, 09:11 PM
Young and Dumb - by GTBrandon - 07-24-2018, 09:38 PM

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