Hello motorcycle community. I am a new rider, just got my license a month ago and i am looking to get my first motorcycle and would like to have your experienced opinion on the matter.
A little bit about myself so maybe you could assist me better.
I am 31 and live in Germany. a Motorcycle for me would be for commuting in the city on a daily basis ( when the sun shines which is not as often as i would hope to ) and maybe for short trips on highways , 1-2 hour max highway trips. plus a passenger is going to be often with me on board.
I find both Cruisers/choppers and Sportsbike categories really nice, but somehow my heart always lands on the cruiser. my budget is low and it s about 2000 Euros. I Stumbled upon 2 bikes from 2 different categories and maybe you could assist me with the purchase choice.
1- Suzuki Sv650s 2008 with ABS. I did my research and everyone loves this bike. all agree that if you purchase the bike you are going to keep it for at least few yeas and it s a joy for beginners and for experienced riders. and the fact that it has ABS is a huge plus. The problem is i am at an age where i just want to cruise , and speed is not really something i am looking for and i know that with the seating position, i am going to automically drive more agressevily.
2- Yamaha virago XV 535 1993. a little modified into a bobber but still 2 seats. the looks of it speaks to me more and my heart goes to a cruiser. but it has no ABS which is something i dont think is good especially in emergencies. a lot of people have told me to start on the suzuki beause with it i can learn more stuff than on the virago.
What do you guys think. follow my brain and get the newer sportier bike with ABS ? or follow my heart and get the older bike with no abs when both of them cost me the same. Mileage on both is about 30000Km
A little bit about myself so maybe you could assist me better.
I am 31 and live in Germany. a Motorcycle for me would be for commuting in the city on a daily basis ( when the sun shines which is not as often as i would hope to ) and maybe for short trips on highways , 1-2 hour max highway trips. plus a passenger is going to be often with me on board.
I find both Cruisers/choppers and Sportsbike categories really nice, but somehow my heart always lands on the cruiser. my budget is low and it s about 2000 Euros. I Stumbled upon 2 bikes from 2 different categories and maybe you could assist me with the purchase choice.
1- Suzuki Sv650s 2008 with ABS. I did my research and everyone loves this bike. all agree that if you purchase the bike you are going to keep it for at least few yeas and it s a joy for beginners and for experienced riders. and the fact that it has ABS is a huge plus. The problem is i am at an age where i just want to cruise , and speed is not really something i am looking for and i know that with the seating position, i am going to automically drive more agressevily.
2- Yamaha virago XV 535 1993. a little modified into a bobber but still 2 seats. the looks of it speaks to me more and my heart goes to a cruiser. but it has no ABS which is something i dont think is good especially in emergencies. a lot of people have told me to start on the suzuki beause with it i can learn more stuff than on the virago.
What do you guys think. follow my brain and get the newer sportier bike with ABS ? or follow my heart and get the older bike with no abs when both of them cost me the same. Mileage on both is about 30000Km