There are some really good looking sportys out there, but I don't know if I'd want one for my main bike. They're fine power wise, but they just seem like a more compact bike compared to my Deuce and the 883 I had back in early 2000's wasn't a very comfortable highway cruiser. Of course, even when I put on the nice two up seat, luggage, and all that, it destroys the look of the bike.

 

No just a statement, the softail would be more accurately compared to a deuce coupe!

 

Hey. I'm 25 if that matters to you at all. I recently made the switch from a GSXR-600 to a Breakout and I absolutely love it. I've had the bike for a little over a week. The sport bikes are fun, but they are uncomfortable and I found that I got bored on them which lead me to do dumb ****. It's definitely a totally different ride, but its much more comfortable and just all around a different kind of fun. The biggest adjustment for me was getting used to the crappy breaks and poor lean angles (I drag my pegs every day). Overall I have no regrets and don't see myself ever purchasing another sport bike.

 

I wish I was financially able to have 2 bikes but that's not possible right now. I was looking at sportsters but the small gas tanks cancel them out of the equation and the ones with larger tanks aren't really for me.

I was going to take a test ride today but things didn't work out so ill have to head to the dealer on Saturday instead. How willing are they to let you ride a bike? I was told by 2 salesmen at 2 different dealers that it wouldnt be a problem. Has that been the case with you when you actually take them up on the offer? Honda/yamaha/suzuki don't allow test rides in my area even untill youve actually bought the bike.

 

That's why I bought the Deuce. The stretched tank is thinner than a standard softail tank but still holds 4.9 gallons.

And as far as test rides go, it's all on who you know. Fortunately the guy I bought my HD from used to be sales manager at the local big 4 dealer and I've bought multiple bikes from him so he knows me and knows I've been riding for a long time. Nothing like trying to test ride a 600cc race rep when you're not even 21 yet.

HD dealers are usually a lot more lenient on their test rides though. A lot of the hold open houses and have models set aside as demo models.

 

I've been out on my sportsbike the last couple of days and I'm not going to sell it. My breakout is great but my kwak satisfies the speed freak in me. I realise I am fortunate to be able to afford both.

Whilst riding it I realised that having 12000 revs in my right hand was something I can't do without. It was then I thought about this thread and wanted to add that if you ride your fz6r to the limiter in each gear you might well miss it, if on the other hand your short shift and enjoy the cruise then go harley.

We don't have the fz6r in this country so I've no idea how fast or powerful it is so can't comment on the bike but will add there is something so right about riding a harley that it never fail's to make me smile.