Sportster.
Gotta have a faring if you ride on the highway. Bees hurt more when the hit than when they sting. Wasps sting and bite repeatedly, Rain really hurts at highway speeds and with a faring you actually only get wet at stop signs and traffic signals and trucks passing. Just kidding, you get soaked.
If you’re wanting to actually commute, the dual-sports will get old fast. If you’re wanting to actually hit trails, any streetbike will suck. For that matter if you’re really wanting to off-road most dual sports will suck compared to real dirtbikes… If you love power/speed, cruisers will feel lame. Etc.. it’s like boats, no one-size fits all. You must know what experience you’re after and buy accordingly.
On that note, it’s perfectly normal to buy a certain bike, then sell it a year or two later and try something else. Eventually you’ll find a bike that fits your style and needs.
If you’re still young and you like power, I’d say get a sportbike. They’re not actually as uncomfortable as these old farts make them out to be… my ‘07 zx10r was plenty comfortable to me at age 26… did lots of 4hr+ rides. 100mph wheelies really get the adrenaline pumping lol.. it’s like a superpower, it’s like flying!
Forget saving money or being practical.. bikes are toys… especially in Oklahoma.
Riding is an amazing feeling! Commuting on a bike is certainly possible, but it’s not practical or safe in all reality
I was on dirtbikes since age 11 and did sportbikes/dualsports/supermotos/cruisers/ATVs from ages 16-30. I’m 35 now… kinda been thinking about another bike lol, purely as a toy. Possibly a crossplaned crank 2010+ Yamaha R1
Newer sportbikes are full of electronic nanny features. Find a low miles well kept bike in the 2000-2014ish range if ya want a raw sportbike.
I got off bikes because of too many speeding tickets and near death experiences lmao. Off-road stuff is much safer really… if ya just wanna fly.
Best of luck
On that note, it’s perfectly normal to buy a certain bike, then sell it a year or two later and try something else. Eventually you’ll find a bike that fits your style and needs.
If you’re still young and you like power, I’d say get a sportbike. They’re not actually as uncomfortable as these old farts make them out to be… my ‘07 zx10r was plenty comfortable to me at age 26… did lots of 4hr+ rides. 100mph wheelies really get the adrenaline pumping lol.. it’s like a superpower, it’s like flying!
Forget saving money or being practical.. bikes are toys… especially in Oklahoma.
Riding is an amazing feeling! Commuting on a bike is certainly possible, but it’s not practical or safe in all reality
I was on dirtbikes since age 11 and did sportbikes/dualsports/supermotos/cruisers/ATVs from ages 16-30. I’m 35 now… kinda been thinking about another bike lol, purely as a toy. Possibly a crossplaned crank 2010+ Yamaha R1
Newer sportbikes are full of electronic nanny features. Find a low miles well kept bike in the 2000-2014ish range if ya want a raw sportbike.
I got off bikes because of too many speeding tickets and near death experiences lmao. Off-road stuff is much safer really… if ya just wanna fly.
Best of luck
Do the MSF course, a lot of knowlege handed out. I've been riding over 50 years and the big change was when cell phones started taking off, gotta really pay attention to where a cage driver is looking. Agreed on the one, jack of all trades bike wont do it all, going to be a bit uncomfortable on long rides and a bit unwieldy in the dirt. If they weren't so tall I love to try an Africa or Tenere and have been eyeballing the Royal Enfield Scram or Himalayan for the seat height.
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This Motorcycle Safety Foundation site has a lot of good information for you...MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Had an 2019 1200C Sportster. Sold after 4 months, roughest riding thing I've ever owned. My Gold wing was great but big. Here's what I replaced the sports tee with. Honda shadow phantom. Love it.
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Didn't some older celebrity recently die in a motorcycle crash?
Rumor has it that Honda and Yamaha are going to get back in the 400cc commuters game. Back in the day I had a little 2 cylinder Honda Hawk that was a blast. It would pull my 750 ten feet in every gear.
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This thing was a blast to ride
[Scoop] Rumors of a Successor to the Honda CB400 | The 400cc 4-Cylinder is Indestructible
Shocking information has come in that the CB400 Super Four, which will be discontinued at the end of this October, will
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I gave up riding in 2020. I have some gear I will make a great deal on. I am about 5'10" 230 31" inseam. Have leather jacket (free) needs a seam repaired with leather pants with pads. Sport bike or crotch rocket style. Black. Also have jacket and pants that are kevlar blend with rain liners and I dilated liner. Gloves also. Hit me up if you are interested. I am in Edmond.
