Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
I will keep these in mind for sure.
In the meantime, I got insurance quotes for a few bikes. Striple was 2500$ as opposed to 1200$ for SV650 and 750$ for a 250cc. These are huge differences.
And, unfortunately, I got my first speeding ticket in 18 years...
Considering the M696 and the Striple are "similar" bikes and that you started riding on a GS500 do you think it would have been reasonnable/safe to learn to ride on the M696 ?
Would you recommend the naked or the S version and why ? Personnaly I like the naked style better. The position on it seems better too. I'll definitely go at the dealership as mentionned before.
Also, my intended uses are commutes and weekend rides and touring once in a while ? Can that bike do...
First thanks a lot everyone for your inputs this is much appreciated.
Someone mentionned that the SV650 sits like a supersport, is it upright or not?
Now I am in the Ottawa region and the first available safety course is at the end of April. I am registered to it.
I know the thing to do is to...
List was not exhaustive, I am definitely considering both the Gladius and GS500 and also the VStrom. I didnt want to list every Suzuki under 700cc and I havent been to the Suzuki dealership yet to sit on a them and get a better idea :)
How do you like your GS ? Good beginner bike ?
Not...
Hi guys !
Here's my story. I quit smoking (after 18 years) and I decided to treat myself with a motorcycle. I've always wanted a motorcycle. My dad had many bikes when I was a kid and I loved riding, as a passenger of course. Also, I recently moved from Québec to Ontario and the licensing...
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