Ok, I am considering my options for a street bike. I had one years ago (CBR600) but sold due to lack of time to ride. Now, I have a dirtbike, but would like to putt-putt around town once in a while so that is where the street bike comes in. Here are my criteria and thoughts...
1. I don't want a supermoto - streetbikes are MUCH more comfortable for me. On the dirt, cool - but just cruising around, I like the way a streetbike feels.
2. I rarely rarely rarely go fast - first and second is the only 'acceleration' that I do - so no need for crazy power. Just enough to merge with traffic, get around someone, etc.
3. I like the RS50 for its attributes - cheap, light and different. However, if I want to take my wife out around the block, won't happen on this bike. Plus, if I happen to want to go riding with a friend, this bike won't keep up. Am I missing anything good about this model?
I think some type of standard is in my future in all honesty - the SV650, the Z1000, XB9 - something that 'looks' different is wanted...reliability is important....and comfortable for in-town cruising......Just wanted everyone else opinion. I lurk these forums lots...and learn lots - just way confused and taking my time so I don't make a wrong decision.
1. I don't want a supermoto - streetbikes are MUCH more comfortable for me. On the dirt, cool - but just cruising around, I like the way a streetbike feels.
2. I rarely rarely rarely go fast - first and second is the only 'acceleration' that I do - so no need for crazy power. Just enough to merge with traffic, get around someone, etc.
3. I like the RS50 for its attributes - cheap, light and different. However, if I want to take my wife out around the block, won't happen on this bike. Plus, if I happen to want to go riding with a friend, this bike won't keep up. Am I missing anything good about this model?
I think some type of standard is in my future in all honesty - the SV650, the Z1000, XB9 - something that 'looks' different is wanted...reliability is important....and comfortable for in-town cruising......Just wanted everyone else opinion. I lurk these forums lots...and learn lots - just way confused and taking my time so I don't make a wrong decision.