Ahh..decisions decisions...

[SVTDavid]

I have been looking for a new toy for sometime and even though it's almost winter I really want a bike. I have narrowed my choices down to...










2007 Kawasaki 0 Miles

2008 Harley 1200 Custom or Low 0 Miles

 

[PonyFever]

Completely different riding styles. Pick whichever one best suits you. For me, it's a Harley cruiser all the way but it's not for everyone. Be well, have fun and ride safe.

 

[93lx]

Completely different riding styles. Pick whichever one best suits you. For me, it's a Harley cruiser all the way but it's not for everyone. Be well, have fun and ride safe.

Exactly right..go test drive some see what you like more i guess. There are a lot more bike out there than Harley's if you go that route, check out Victory's that pretty cool bikes as well.

 

[SNCBOOM]

I have no idea but the harley looks pretty lame.

 

[Orange Peel]

You know harley has a crotch rocket also,It's called a BUELL. IF you want soething alittle wilder a Vrod fits the bill look at the blacked out version with redline wheels?

 

[Stevo151]

yeah the harley Buell looks sweet man! but i do like the Ninja!

 

[dteal23]

oh man please dont buy a buell, the ugliest sport bike made... and they are down on power big time. however those are 2 completely diff bikes you are looking at. figure out what kind of riding you want to do and buy the bike that fits your style... good luck and be safe

 

[supercarkiller]

rocket for sure

 

[cobra_4]

Close call but crotch rocket.

 

[ChiSVT]

That's really personal opinion, those are two completely different animals.

V rod sounds pretty cool.

:coolman:

 

[Mike K]

I know what you are going through. I got my motorcycle license a few weeks ago and have been shopping around. When it comes to Harleys, I really like the Fat Boy, Fat Bob, and the Night Train Special, but I like crotch rockets just as much. I want to get an 07 GSX-R600 in the black and blue. The crotch rockets can be had for half to a third of the Harley price. Cruising around on a Harley (with an aftermarket exhaust) sure would be sweet, but I would love to get a sport bike to hit some of the local tracks.

Gosh.... it sure is tough! Good luck and post pictures of the bike you actually get. :beer:

 

[Torch10th]

Your best option is to ride both, as extensively as they'll let you.

Obviously this means needing your license.

I got into a lightweight, underpowered cruiser as my first bike. I found the riding style to be detrimental and unsafe for me personally. So in the spring I will be switching to a sport bike.

Bikes are dangerous enough as it is, then add in a bike or riding style that you aren't comfortable on, and it gets worse.

My advice is to not rush a purchase, make sure you've got an MSF course under your belt, and choose the bike that you feel most comfortable riding.

 

[Orange Peel]

I know what you are going through. I got my motorcycle license a few weeks ago and have been shopping around. When it comes to Harleys, I really like the Fat Boy, Fat Bob, and the Night Train Special, but I like crotch rockets just as much. I want to get an 07 GSX-R600 in the black and blue. The crotch rockets can be had for half to a third of the Harley price. Cruising around on a Harley (with an aftermarket exhaust) sure would be sweet, but I would love to get a sport bike to hit some of the local tracks.

Gosh.... it sure is tough! Good luck and post pictures of the bike you actually get. :beer:

Remember that the bikes are a 1/3 the cost but there retentive value is also 1/3 less, found this out when I bought my first crotch rocket 1991 cbr600.

 

[SVTDavid]

The Harley would cost a little over 9k but the Kawi would be 6.5k. I have been watching Sons of Anarchy a lot lately so I have been getting more and more into Harleys hahaha. I have ridden dirt bikes before but never a bike on the road and I know it is COMPLETELY different. I am signed up for a bike course and it gets 10% off my insurance.


Might just say **** it and get a 2008 CBR1000RR for 8k.

But I would rather not jump on a 1000 for my first bike.

 

[fiveohhhstang]

Eh I would get a sport bike, but that's a personal choice. Like others said, go with what suits you best. Ride both bikes and see which you like better.

 

[Vette333]

I Fing hate sportsters so if you had a choice between the two def go for the crotch rocket!

 

[DEAD EYE]

Will you be cruising localy or long distances?

 

[AZSnake98]

I was going to type something, but then I had to go change my pants after seeing dead eye's viper again...


oh yea... Crotch rocket all the way. My first bike was a 05 gsxr 1000. As long as you are careful and respect the power, you will be fine.

 

[swoosh_stang]

Harley, but not the one you listed.

Get a 2 year old VROD, chances are you can find one with super low miles for 10-12k, maybe less.

 

[GeoffGT]

crotch rocket. get a 1000 or bigger and make sure you like the way it feels. maybe a zx-14 or busa if your worried about your riding position.