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The bikes are targeted to the exact same market.
The ugly rear fender problem on the Honda can be fixed with a $100 Fender eliminator kit. I use one on every one of my metric sport bikes.
You should direct her toward the best type / size bike that will best suit the rides you plan to take. Then let her make the final decision. Everyone deserves to have what they like and will make them happy.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Would somebody explain to me why all modern motorcycles are styled to look like Transformers or insects from outer space?
The 2018 Yamaha MT-10 really has that "transformer or insect" look.
I'm sure it's a blast to ride, but OMG is it ugly!!
IMHO, it would look MUCH better with a round headlight and a small cafe fairing like the Street 500 & 750 have.
I saw a guy riding a Street on the turnpike the other day. He was a big biker looking guy and made the bike look small but was hauling *** going 75 mpg.
AS far as Honda I like the 500 Rebel but wouldn't buy one...too small.
You should direct her toward the best type / size bike that will best suit the rides you plan to take. Then let her make the final decision. Everyone deserves to have what they like and will make them happy.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Happy shopping.
I paid $4600 OTD for my Ninja 300 KRT ABS when I bought it at the end of 2016. NADA and KBB value the bike today at $4000. Smaller displacement metrics tend to hold their value pretty well IF they are taken care of and not dropped. I would have no problem getting around $4k for if I wanted to sell it.
I always have one small metric bike in my garage for riding around town.
The 2018 Yamaha MT-10 really has that "transformer or insect" look.
I'm sure it's a blast to ride, but OMG is it ugly!!
IMHO, it would look MUCH better with a round headlight and a small cafe fairing like the Street 500 & 750 have.
131 HP on a 460# bike - I bet it is a blast to ride.
But when I got home I would expect it to turn into a robot and bring me a beer and sandwich...
I just wanted to say that I love my little 500. 5000 miles on the clock.
I really dig that I can ride it right in the front door. Wheelie off the curb. Dive it in the canyons. I like how it doesn't get too hot in the desert. I am going to get a bigger HD but I must say it is lots more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. 6 speeds, water-cooled, fun. O yeah, at around 450 pounds I can back it up a hill. 68mpg or so. It will throw you off the back if want it to.
I saw a guy riding a Street on the turnpike the other day. He was a big biker looking guy and made the bike look small but was hauling *** going 75 mpg.
AS far as Honda I like the 500 Rebel but wouldn't buy one...too small.
This is my friend Will on a new Kawasaki Z900RS. He makes it look like a 250. He's a retired Navy aviator and now flies for FedEx. I always joke with him about "How in the hell did you fit in the cockpit of some of those planes." The dude be tall!!
My first road bike was a CBR250 and Im so glad I went with it, awesome fun starter bike and in my experience at 60 190 a stock 300 will be more than enough power on the highway or in the twistys.They are reliable and hold value, you can get a used one for about $2500 - $3000 and turn around and sell it a year latter for close the same price. I feel its about perfect for a starter bike Only problem I had was after I sold my CBR and bought a Harley is that I was missing what the CBR was able to do so I did end up buying a CBR1000RR to go along with my HD.
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