Another bike???

ichibunkid.206 · September 26th, 2013, 10:26 AM

Hi Folks,

I'm considering getting another bike to go with the 2fiddy... I'd like to get a touring/cruiser this time around for longer trips and considering one of the following (keeping the 250 for around town riding)...

650V-Strom, a SV650, or one of the Honda Shadow models... I like the looks of the Shadow, plus I can flat foot the bike while seated... I'm just starting to looked more closely at the V-Strom, and the SV and I may consider a BMW, but they were a little too tall for my comfort...

Those of you that have or had any of these bikes what your opinion was.. liked em, hated em

Thanks

SMman · September 26th, 2013, 10:55 AM

I had a 1999 SV650S for 4 years and enjoyed the bike. It was my re entry bike after being away from 2 wheels for 8 years. If I kept it, I would have upgraded the suspension and brakes. I bought a 2003 VFR800 to replace it because I wanted a more comfortable bike for touring.

I sat on the V-Strom 650 and 1000 models and did not like the seating positions. I've read many good reviews but I prefer the fit of Kawasaki's Versys 650. You should add it to your list of potential bikes to buy.

Honda Shadow? No thanks. I thought I would want a cruiser but one test ride on a 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight changed my mind.

Kyle602 · September 27th, 2013, 06:05 AM

I recently picked up a 2009 Shadow 750 and while it is a great bike the cruiser thing is just not for me either.
SV or Ninja / Versys 650 would be great options in my opinion.
I had a 2008 Ninja 650 with aftermarket bars and it was a fun and comfy little bike.
You can pick one up for a pretty reasonable price as well.

KK

csmith12 · September 27th, 2013, 06:20 AM

I rode a shadow for years. Loved it. The shaft drive models are where it's at yo. In hindsight, I sort of wish I went with the SV route but still have no real regrets.

csmith12 · September 27th, 2013, 06:21 AM

After riding the ninja for a while, the front of that shadow is gunna feel heavy and funny. hahahahaha Oh and the lack of a positive neutral finder is very apparent, shut down the engine to get it into neutral easily.

Kyle602 · September 27th, 2013, 06:34 AM

I may just need to spend a little more time on cruisers, they just feel unnatural to me.
That Shadow is a smooth running machine!

September 26th, 2013, 10:26 AM	#1
ichibunkid.206 ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Seattle Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 190	Another bike??? Hi Folks, I'm considering getting another bike to go with the 2fiddy... I'd like to get a touring/cruiser this time around for longer trips and considering one of the following (keeping the 250 for around town riding)... 650V-Strom, a SV650, or one of the Honda Shadow models... I like the looks of the Shadow, plus I can flat foot the bike while seated... I'm just starting to looked more closely at the V-Strom, and the SV and I may consider a BMW, but they were a little too tall for my comfort... Those of you that have or had any of these bikes what your opinion was.. liked em, hated em Thanks __________________________________________________ ATGATT Quote Wild Hogs - Woody: "May be I don't want to wear a helmet, Maybe I don't want anything between me and the road" Bobby: "You will if your head falls on it"

September 26th, 2013, 10:55 AM	#2
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	I had a 1999 SV650S for 4 years and enjoyed the bike. It was my re entry bike after being away from 2 wheels for 8 years. If I kept it, I would have upgraded the suspension and brakes. I bought a 2003 VFR800 to replace it because I wanted a more comfortable bike for touring. I sat on the V-Strom 650 and 1000 models and did not like the seating positions. I've read many good reviews but I prefer the fit of Kawasaki's Versys 650. You should add it to your list of potential bikes to buy. Honda Shadow? No thanks. I thought I would want a cruiser but one test ride on a 2014 Harley Davidson Forty Eight changed my mind. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

September 27th, 2013, 06:20 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I rode a shadow for years. Loved it. The shaft drive models are where it's at yo. In hindsight, I sort of wish I went with the SV route but still have no real regrets. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 27th, 2013, 06:21 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	After riding the ninja for a while, the front of that shadow is gunna feel heavy and funny. hahahahaha Oh and the lack of a positive neutral finder is very apparent, shut down the engine to get it into neutral easily. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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September 27th, 2013, 06:05 AM	#3
Kyle602 ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Tallahassee Fl Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): ZRX 1200, EX 250, EX 500 Street, EX 500 Racebike, Ducati 750ss Racebike, Ducati 900ss Street Posts: 14	I recently picked up a 2009 Shadow 750 and while it is a great bike the cruiser thing is just not for me either. SV or Ninja / Versys 650 would be great options in my opinion. I had a 2008 Ninja 650 with aftermarket bars and it was a fun and comfy little bike. You can pick one up for a pretty reasonable price as well. KK

September 27th, 2013, 06:34 AM	#6
Kyle602 ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Tallahassee Fl Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): ZRX 1200, EX 250, EX 500 Street, EX 500 Racebike, Ducati 750ss Racebike, Ducati 900ss Street Posts: 14	I may just need to spend a little more time on cruisers, they just feel unnatural to me. That Shadow is a smooth running machine!