what kind of bike?

[Eric]

The Buell or the BMW?

the XB9, I love the V-twin, and the idea behind the bike with concentration on low CG

[Mike B.]

I would go with a ninja too shitty if I were you I hate the sv 650. One cylinder motorcycles are meant for dirt they vibrate way to much to be comfortable on the street. I myself pretty am going to be looking for a decent used gixxer 750 hopefully soon.

Not all singles... The KTM LC4 in the Duke is quite smooth.

I just read a comparo of the new Ducati 696 Monster v. the 690 Duke and the Duke came out on top.

[BMWLA]

Since the price of gas went up so has the motorcycle fatality statistics. Riding a bike takes skill just to stay alive.

[nitro325is]

Since the price of gas went up so has the motorcycle fatality statistics. Riding a bike takes skill just to stay alive.

it should be noted that 60+ % of these are "baby boomers" ages 40+ that are trying to regain their youth. Sorry guys but that little 20min crash course HD dealers give you is just so you can get out of the showroom --- nothing more.



excerpt from DOT "The percentage increases between 1997 and 2006 in fatalities by age group are as follows: Under 20 (42%), 20-29 (86%), 30-39 (80%), 40-49 (172%), 50-59 (307%), Over 59 (280%)."



Regardless of what you guys ride ro age bracket. Gear up and get proper and progressive training.