Has anyone ridden a 2014 Street 500? Was wondering how it handles. My wife started riding last year on a Rebel. She has a 2010 883XL also and said she enjoys the Rebel better because of the weight. A friend has a Street 500 and would trade straight across. Both have under 2,000 miles and probably are close in value. Would the 500 be a better bike for her because of the weight? Thanks for any replies.

 

the only advice i could give is, whatever bike she gets on make sure she is comfortable riding it. If she's not comfortable... that could end up bad. Id head to a harley dealership and get a test ride, or ask your buddy to let her test ride the street and that might be her best bet. after that id think resale value... which bike would hold up if she wanted to trade in later. im a short guy myself and i like the height of the 883, she would get used to the weight of the bike as long as she doesnt let it tip too far. give the street 500 bike a test ride

 

See if your buddy will let her ride the 500 around the block. I haven't rode a 500 but from what I understand it's lighter and has a smaller frame. She might feel better on that if she like that the rebel.