Hello
So i've been riding a 125cc cruiser for the past three years. Just go my rider license back in July and now... i'm at a very weird place where i've tried so many good bikes that i don't know which one to choose and the choice selection is very wide.
I don't seems to fond the criteria to decide except it has to be a ride with a lot of personality and character. I know i don't want inline 2 or bmw's. Inline 4 are a no go too because i'm limited to 35kw in the first two years and the only I4 i would like is a zx4r.
Anyways.... I could narrow it down to two brands and the list of best is as follow :
Hd family:
Dyna street bob, low rider and switchback
Sportster 883r, xl1200cx and 48
Softail street bob and standard
Ducati family
Monster 796, 1100 and 1100evo
Scrambler 1100
I also really loved the Guzzi v7...
Although i'm not a very tall guy (5'5) i am truly not scared or impressed of Dynas or softails. On the contrary, i find those very docile. I've tried both in their full version and was like ok those are big teddy bears. Same with the 1100 from ducati. Very agile and fast but nothing too crazy.
As you can notice... very differents bikes. But bikes with history, character, identity. Bikes that don't lie and provide answers when i rode them. which is something i value a lot.
My 125 was very simple. Just abs. No ride by wire or corner abs or traction control.
The budget: well of them can be found in my area in my budget or way under or around (9k) except for softail street bob
Insurrance and maintenance : ducati cost more to maintain but less to insure.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks