Why did you pick your motorcycle? 

I bought my '18 Yamaha V Star 250 Lowrider Custom Cruiser in Raven Black metallic 2 years ago at 66. It's also the only V-Twin in it's class! A SOHC motor as well. It fits me like a glove at my age (68 now). At 326lbs wet, it's more manageable than a Sportster @ 583lbs wet. It looks like a mid-80's Sportster, which it was designed to compete with. I had both hips replaced, so I can walk without canes or walkers now. So, my balance is better to ride it finally. I can flat-foot it, and my arms are bent at the elbow properly to be comfortable riding it. I'm also modding it to fix what I think is wrong with these bikes. I have some videos on here featuring the bike, including a roll-out.

The new scout 101 has my attention right now. It's got tons of power, so many features, and it looks awesome.

I bought my '78 Suzuki GS750E over 30 years ago. I was looking for a complete not laid down or wrecked at least a 750. I found this thing it was complete and of course not running, but had killer compression. It is a comfortable easy to ride and plenty of power. And now you just do not see these old bikes on the road anymore. And I have the original Vetter fairing in the bikes color for it. It is all original and ready for the road once again.

I mucked around riding 250s for years, thinking it was all I’d be able to handle. I got a 750 Shadow for a bit and it really inspired me to stop short changing myself. So I went and got a 2006 Honda Blackbird. I have always adored them, admired them from afar. But honestly, it was the best step. I decided it was time to own my hero and I have no regrets. I don’t ride it like I won’t to lose my licence - but for what it is, it’s an absolutely pleasure. I decided to own my hero for once. It’s not like it was an expensive bike, it’s easy to maintain, insure and ride. I am thrilled every time I ride it. It’s not even as terrible on gas as I had initially thought either. I think it’s often over looked for faster bikes - but it’s all the bike I ever need. I finally let the heart win over the head bike wise.

Honda Shadow as a started and decided to keep it after all these years. I'll always love a black bike and the less chrome the better for me. I'll stick with it until there's a good reason to upgrade and spend a bunch of money. Riding is just plain old fun! Nice topic

My current ride is a 2023 Honda CB500x. Used as both general transport, and as an all roads adventure bike. Even does reasonably well on single track and sand with appropriate tyres.

I had a 19 bobber and sold it in 21 and bought a Indian Vintage Dark Horse, well here in 24 I really miss the bobber, the styling, color, and ease of just getting on it and riding, I use it for a commuter bike, I still have the Vintage and use that for road trips. Plus I like the brand, has not disappointed me yet. I started out on HD but they seem to have strayed away from what I like in a company, so I tried Indian and have no regrets.

I had a Honda Rebel for my first bike. I had it about a year and saw the Scout online. Immediately I loved the look of the retro styling and the Indian brand intrigued me. Went and looked at it and knew right away I wanted it. Call it what you will. I “had to have it”. Although there are things like you mention the cruise control thing is an easy fix with an Atlas or Go Cruise. When the time comes I will be looking at Indian first. Springfield DH or Chieftain have caught my eye but I still have plenty of ride left for the Scout!!

just looked at the type of riding I do and the options that the ryker has. Cruise control has been great when I can use it. The ease of working on it is a huge plus too. If I start doing more roadtrips I'll probably need something bigger though.

WR250R (yes, the one in my profile picture) Wanted a dual sport that I initially used for only off road. My riding buddy had one for the same purpose, and he liked it. Considering he has decades more experience than me, I followed his judgment. He did not lead me astray. Now, I use it as road bike with sumo wheels. It’s a blast, but I’m thinking of adding a more powerful street bike to the collection. Don’t know how much longer I’ll have that WR. For dirt, I went back to my 2 stroke roots (first bike was a yz125) and found a plated yz250x in my state. Needless to say, it’s a lot more enjoyable off road, but it’s horrible on road for the short stretches I do to get to the trail. Still, I wouldn’t trade it for a thing. I plan to keep that bike for a long time.

I’ve been through about 15 different bikes from ADV to sport bikes to nakeds to baggers. In the end I finally settled down on the Harley Low Rider S. It’s probably the best bike Harley makes right now with an excellent combo of power, handling and comfort. The new 2024 baggers are nice too but you really need to go with the ST versions ($$$$$$!!) to get the full effect.

Harley TriGlide was the cheaper choice for me. Honda GoldWings with a trike kit aren’t cheap. 😎👍

I like the look and sound.

I've had about 9 motorcycles. All kinds. Harleys, a crotch rocket, Honda cruisers, and now a Spyder RT Limited. I loved my Valkyrie Interstate, then the Harley Ultra Classic. But, due to back surgeries, I couldn't push the big bikes around any more. So I went to a Harley Tri-Glide. Loved it, but about a year ago was looking for anything that might be even more comfortable but powerful and fun to ride. I went to a Spyder RT Limited and just love it. I've done a few videos on Tri-Glide versus Spyder RT so feel free anyone to check them out on my channel. I guess the final answer to your question, is that I've picked my motorcycles over the years based primarily on big touring bike and trip capabilities, and then more recently on comfort and what could keep me riding despite back surgeries. Good video and topic. Ride safe!

I went from driving cars to riding bikes to flee from the headaches of car maintenance and improvements. so I picked the opposite of cars: carbed, tubed, air cooled, etc with a chinese bike. and 5000 miles later have been loving it. Idk if bikes that share features with cars are still less headaches, but just from my experience hunting down issues with coolant or engine lights, simplicity has been way less of a headache. my next bike i want basically the same thing, but capability of comfortably cruising at ~70 mph, and tubeless tires. As far as i can tell, the only non chinese bike left in this niche is the vstar 250, so ill settle for tubeless, and that will probably be my next bike.

2023 Lifan KPM200 - I am a beginner - I did quite a bit of research on what would be a good fit for me @ 54years old. Last time I was on 2 wheels was in the 1980s a Suzuki FA50. I was 16. I really wanted the most basic feeling and build the basics and go upgrade from there. I only discovered it when I was dealer hoping and sat on one - and I sat on everything. It spoke to me like that FA50 @ . ASLO - do I even like it anymore? Well - I beyond love it. IT was on only $2700 shipped to my door and I could put it together myself. SOLD. My next rid? - possibly Husky Svartpilen 401.

Man, I got my Street Glide because I wanted it. It had everything on it I wanted [or thought I wanted]. If I had to do it all over again, I would've bought a Limited and been done with it, LOL. In the long run, I think it's cheaper and easier to buy the bike with all the stuff you think you'll need on it, versus adding all the baubles to the cheaper one.

I sold my FZ-07 because it was time for a cruiser, I got a 500 Rebel because I like lightweight bikes and it's about the only cruiser that's around 400 lbs. and has plenty of power for the interstate, I LOVE my Rebel but I miss the power of the FZ

When I got my first bike (a 1980 cm200t) in 1999; a friend came to do a once over check on it gor me. He showed up on his 98 superhawk.......he gave me that superhawk last month......it's still cool.......

Comfort. I've had sports bikes, adventure bikes, sport touring bikes. Wanted something i could ride for hundreds of miles and still be able to walk. Nothing has been as comfortable as my road glide, even though she's got quite a bit of weight to her.

I didn’t my father used to ride scooters in France as a boy. When I turned 21 he bought me a royal alloy GT150 and told me to “go make mistakes” he passed away a year later. I’m gonna buy a royal enfield classic 350 or interceptor 650 can’t decide yet I want the 350 but idk if I can go on the highway with it but yeah that’s my story

The riding experience. I don't like the way harley's turn. I wanted something that would do okay on dirt roads. Moved up from a 73 360 enduro. I wanted more power and more of a street bike. Went with a Buell Ulysses. It's not new and won't be broken hearted if I drop it or lay it down. I also looked at RZ 500 LC and Fxrp. The Rz 500 should be well kept as it is a rare bike. I don't have the time or garage to keep a RZ only a shed that has to fit 3 motorcycles in it. The fxrp is a great cruiser and handled better than most harley's I have rode. My test ride on Buell was on dirt roads. Somethings I don't like about it are seat height. I am 6 foot tall and seat is a little tall and the headlights. Waiting for auxiliary lights to arrive. Would like to test drive a pan American. The ktm 690 wasn't as powerful as I thought it would be and seat height again. I would prefer an American made motorcycle.

Hello Nick, I have no balance. Jim has vertigo. He was up grading his bike. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

After my hip surgery I couldn't do the weight of my huge bagger, traded it in for a more manageable Harley Davidson Softail Standard.

I bought mine because I wanted a cruiser and refused to buy a Harley. Harley Davidson is the Apple of the motorcycle world - you're buying an overpriced name, nothing more. My main focus was reliability. Harley has a tendency to suffer from varying issues. From oil leaks, to poor electrical. I actually wanted a bike that worked out of the box. Now this 2014 Yamaha Star Bolt R-Spec is my modified Frankenstein baby and I love her dearly.

Because my Honda shadow was gutless lol 😂. Imo there’s no feeling like a Harley. I guess when I was younger I was more interested in sport bikes but not anymore

I wanted a powerful v twin that revs like moto GP. All around go to that a Rich man let go... 2002 Aprilia Caponord 🤌 the rotax v990 for life 🧬

2004 honda shadow cause it was $1,000 and didnt leak that much oil

I ride a can am spyder

Hmmmmmmmm I got divorced and I picked the bike.