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get a harley. street bikes are dangerous and uncomfortable. And much more prefered for long trips. or if you have the chance, get a '70s triumph 650 or bmw. Or even one of the new royal enfields
That's kind of like asking should I get park skis or carving skis, depends what you want to do with it. That said I have never ridden a motorcycle, so I really am just speaking out of my ass
Easy to learn on and makes you more visible compared to a crotch rocket. Hitting a little dirt once in a while ain't bad either if you can only own one bike.
I'd say neither. There are a lot of bikes in between those two extremes that will likely suit you better and end up being more fun.
The dual sport is a good idea. If I were getting a different bike, that's what I'd get.
A "standard" bike is also a good idea and their making a comeback now. I have a 1979 Yamaha XS 650 that fits into the category. It's easy to ride and fun, but if you don't like messing with your bike, I'm not sure I'd get something so old. A Suzuki Bandit, Triumph Scrambler, one of the smaller Ducati Monsters, Honda CB500, Yamaha FZ6...all of these are slightly different takes on a lighter bike with a mostly upright seating position. They'd be comfortable, versatile choices for a first street bike.
pat_in_the_hatyou have an xs? nice, i have one too. stocker?
It leans in that direction. The seat was replaced and gives it a bit different look from stock, but all the main stuff (bars, rake of the fork, etc) is pretty stock.
UphillIceIt leans in that direction. The seat was replaced and gives it a bit different look from stock, but all the main stuff (bars, rake of the fork, etc) is pretty stock.
How is yours set up?
nice. the stock bikes are nice looking. i got mine as a basket case. So I decided to bob it. Stock wheels, engine and front part of the frame and thats about it.
UphillIceI'd say neither. There are a lot of bikes in between those two extremes that will likely suit you better and end up being more fun.
The dual sport is a good idea. If I were getting a different bike, that's what I'd get.
A "standard" bike is also a good idea and their making a comeback now. I have a 1979 Yamaha XS 650 that fits into the category. It's easy to ride and fun, but if you don't like messing with your bike, I'm not sure I'd get something so old. A Suzuki Bandit, Triumph Scrambler, one of the smaller Ducati Monsters, Honda CB500, Yamaha FZ6...all of these are slightly different takes on a lighter bike with a mostly upright seating position. They'd be comfortable, versatile choices for a first street bike.
This guy knows what hes talking about, listen to him.
My first bike was a 1978 yamaha xs 360, still have it too.
I kind of want to answer this question with "if you have to ask....you probably shouldn't be getting a motorcycle". Sure, you can argue that sport bikes are dangerous, but riding a motorcycle is pretty dangerous in general. For me, if I wasn't blowing through the gears on my R6 at 16,000RPMS which sounds like driving a F1 car, I wouldn't be riding a motorcycle. I've been caught in a rain/hail/snowstorm before on a bike and it fucking sucks, so I just don't see the appeal on getting a Harley for long touring trips..but that's just me. Also I can't stand the sound of the choppy exhausts on Harleys. I get why people put racing exhaust on sportbikes and I can appreciate the sound, but I do think everybody who puts straightpipes on a Harley is a fucking asshole
a 49cc scooter, you don't need no license, no roads, no insurance, take that fucker anywhere you want. Put it in the back seat of your car if it's goin' rain.
Statica 49cc scooter, you don't need no license, no roads, no insurance, take that fucker anywhere you want. Put it in the back seat of your car if it's goin' rain.
As much as I wouldn't recumbent this to op I am currently fixing up a vintage moped and once I'm done it's gonna look like this mean mother fucker:
gonna get a 70cc kit for it and a bigger carb so I should get decent speed out of it too. Best part is the crazy gas milage. Just had to brag lel
I know very little about bikes, but the coolest one's I've seen are a happy medium between the two. With some of the relaxed stance and styling of a traditional motorcycle and the engine and drivetrain of a sport bike
