Looking to get a bike: 650-750 size range?

Question

I haven't had a bike in years. Last one was a Suzuki 650 Savage about 13 years ago. Am looking for a street cruiser (no rockets) in the 650-750 size range. A new model is preferable. I want something to go to work on and for the wife and I to enjoy so passenger comfort is a factor. Mileage is also a consideration. Might go a little larger but not sure about smaller. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I agree you can't go wrong with a Honda 750 VT Shadow. Good power and bulletproof Honda reliability. You can find good deals on left over '07 models

Answer 2

I love my Yamaha V-Star 650, and it rides 2 adults without working too hard.

Answer 3

if you don't buy a bigger bike now, you will end up buying two bikes. go with at least a 883.

Answer 4

damian hit this one on the head, the shadow 750 is a great choice, and won't break the bank

Answer 5

i personally like the honda shadow 750 in that class and quite a few discussion forum web sites agree.

Answer 6

OK, here's your options:

Harley Davidson: The only bikes near your range are the Sportsters. Don't know if you're looking HD or not:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Conte...

Honda: The Shadow line:

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles...

Kawasaki: Vulcans come in 500 and 900, I'd go 900.

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/SubCate...

Yamaha (Star): You're looking in the V-Star line, the rest are either touring bikes or huge cruisers.

http://www.starmotorcycles.com/

Suzuki: Boulevards. The numbers are in cubic inches, so look for the 50s and 90s.

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/Cru...

Triumph: I like triumph, but I think the America and Bonneville are underpowered. Maybe they've made improvements, but the only step up is the monstrous Rocket III

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/motorcycles...

Victory: They're all huge