jh2586
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Been riding sport bikes all my life. From supersport 600s, 1000s, naked sports etc..
Maybe I’m just getting older (32 now), but lately, my gf and I have been itching to do some longer range trips comfortably. We live in Texas now and would love to explore “Hill Country”. But she absolutely hates riding 2 up on both my N300 and even my Z900. So, after doing much research, I think I’m looking to get a mid-2000s Vulcan classic LT. The question is, 900 or 1600? I’m a relatively small dude. I am 5’7” and weigh 170. She’s 5’5” and weighs the same (don’t tell her I disclosed her weight online lol).
I like the idea of having the 900 since it only weighs about 650lbs wet vs the 1600 which is around 850lbs. But will the 900 have enough cruising power? I don’t want to feel “strained” while cruising at 75mph (and in some cases, speed limits here in TX are 80mph)
Oh btw, hi guys. Back from a long Hiatus from teh barf
Maybe I’m just getting older (32 now), but lately, my gf and I have been itching to do some longer range trips comfortably. We live in Texas now and would love to explore “Hill Country”. But she absolutely hates riding 2 up on both my N300 and even my Z900. So, after doing much research, I think I’m looking to get a mid-2000s Vulcan classic LT. The question is, 900 or 1600? I’m a relatively small dude. I am 5’7” and weigh 170. She’s 5’5” and weighs the same (don’t tell her I disclosed her weight online lol).
I like the idea of having the 900 since it only weighs about 650lbs wet vs the 1600 which is around 850lbs. But will the 900 have enough cruising power? I don’t want to feel “strained” while cruising at 75mph (and in some cases, speed limits here in TX are 80mph)
Oh btw, hi guys. Back from a long Hiatus from teh barf
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