Hi to all!
I have 1998 ST1100. It's GREAT bike but it's having more and more issues almost not worth fixing any more. So I started to think about new bike. V-Strom 650 and NC700x are on the top of my list.
Since I plan to trade-in my ST, I have to look for a dealership near me (up to 500 miles or so). I know buying from a private seller could be much better deal, but selling my bike over Craig's list is time consuming and PITA. So, buying from a dealer and loosing some money - but don't need to bother with selling my old bike.
On Cycle Trader website (please, let me know if there's any other similar website for buy/sell motorcycle - except eBay and Craig's List ) I'm looking for a bike, than contact the dealership, and if everything's OK, ride to the dealership to take a look at the bike in person. And, if everything's OK - go home!
I checked the Cycle Trader website for 2012 - 2016 models (new bikes) and I'm bit confused with results. There's one 2015 for $6,396 in WI, one 2016 in OK for $6,899, but there's also one 2014 in MO for $6,999. Then, again 2015 in WI for $8,549. All new bikes, no miles, no farkles... Probably I'm missing something?
So, my first question is what should I be aware off when checking these bikes on CycleTrader.com or similar website? Does year (and if yes - which) makes any significant change?
Also, I know that asking about "better" bike than V-Strom on V-Strom forum doesn't make much sense but I'm gonna still try.
I would like to hear your opinions on these scenarios:
a) If you have to commute to work to other town 60 miles one away, mostly by highway (at least to get there), EVERY DAY - would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
b) If you ride, at least one weekend a month, couple hundreds miles over a weekend(s) (2-3 days camping), with, eventually just a bit of off-road riding, would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
c) If you plan to do a 2-3 weeks trip across the country, riding 400-500 miles a day, with just a bit off road riding (let's say 90%-10%), would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
If you need a bike to cover a), b) and c), what would be the "final" answer?
I would appreciate if you explain your selection rather than just posting the bike's name.
Thanks for any help,
Afan
I have 1998 ST1100. It's GREAT bike but it's having more and more issues almost not worth fixing any more. So I started to think about new bike. V-Strom 650 and NC700x are on the top of my list.
Since I plan to trade-in my ST, I have to look for a dealership near me (up to 500 miles or so). I know buying from a private seller could be much better deal, but selling my bike over Craig's list is time consuming and PITA. So, buying from a dealer and loosing some money - but don't need to bother with selling my old bike.
On Cycle Trader website (please, let me know if there's any other similar website for buy/sell motorcycle - except eBay and Craig's List ) I'm looking for a bike, than contact the dealership, and if everything's OK, ride to the dealership to take a look at the bike in person. And, if everything's OK - go home!
I checked the Cycle Trader website for 2012 - 2016 models (new bikes) and I'm bit confused with results. There's one 2015 for $6,396 in WI, one 2016 in OK for $6,899, but there's also one 2014 in MO for $6,999. Then, again 2015 in WI for $8,549. All new bikes, no miles, no farkles... Probably I'm missing something?
So, my first question is what should I be aware off when checking these bikes on CycleTrader.com or similar website? Does year (and if yes - which) makes any significant change?
Also, I know that asking about "better" bike than V-Strom on V-Strom forum doesn't make much sense but I'm gonna still try.
I would like to hear your opinions on these scenarios:
a) If you have to commute to work to other town 60 miles one away, mostly by highway (at least to get there), EVERY DAY - would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
b) If you ride, at least one weekend a month, couple hundreds miles over a weekend(s) (2-3 days camping), with, eventually just a bit of off-road riding, would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
c) If you plan to do a 2-3 weeks trip across the country, riding 400-500 miles a day, with just a bit off road riding (let's say 90%-10%), would you rather take V-Strom 650 or NC700x or something else?
If you need a bike to cover a), b) and c), what would be the "final" answer?
I would appreciate if you explain your selection rather than just posting the bike's name.
Thanks for any help,
Afan