2018 HD Street 500 vs 2019 Honda CB300R
#11
04-18-2018, 03:52 PM
#12
04-18-2018, 03:56 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
You should direct her toward the best type / size bike that will best suit the rides you plan to take. Then let her make the final decision. Everyone deserves to have what they like and will make them happy.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Happy shopping.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Happy shopping.
#13
04-18-2018, 04:02 PM
I'm sure it's a blast to ride, but OMG is it ugly!!
IMHO, it would look MUCH better with a round headlight and a small cafe fairing like the Street 500 & 750 have.
#14
04-18-2018, 04:08 PM
#15
04-18-2018, 04:18 PM
You should direct her toward the best type / size bike that will best suit the rides you plan to take. Then let her make the final decision. Everyone deserves to have what they like and will make them happy.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Happy shopping.
If you buy either of those two bikes new you can expect major depreciation.
Happy shopping.
I always have one small metric bike in my garage for riding around town.
#16
04-18-2018, 04:19 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
But when I got home I would expect it to turn into a robot and bring me a beer and sandwich...
#17
04-18-2018, 04:26 PM
Xg 500
Hello HD Fans,
I just wanted to say that I love my little 500. 5000 miles on the clock.
I really dig that I can ride it right in the front door. Wheelie off the curb. Dive it in the canyons. I like how it doesn't get too hot in the desert. I am going to get a bigger HD but I must say it is lots more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. 6 speeds, water-cooled, fun. O yeah, at around 450 pounds I can back it up a hill. 68mpg or so. It will throw you off the back if want it to.
Have fun and get a bike that she likes.
Weshicatwelo!
I just wanted to say that I love my little 500. 5000 miles on the clock.
I really dig that I can ride it right in the front door. Wheelie off the curb. Dive it in the canyons. I like how it doesn't get too hot in the desert. I am going to get a bigger HD but I must say it is lots more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. 6 speeds, water-cooled, fun. O yeah, at around 450 pounds I can back it up a hill. 68mpg or so. It will throw you off the back if want it to.
Have fun and get a bike that she likes.
Weshicatwelo!
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#18
04-18-2018, 04:28 PM
This is my friend Will on a new Kawasaki Z900RS. He makes it look like a 250. He's a retired Navy aviator and now flies for FedEx. I always joke with him about "How in the hell did you fit in the cockpit of some of those planes." The dude be tall!!
Last edited by Timbo64; 04-18-2018 at 04:29 PM.
#19
04-18-2018, 04:55 PM
Road Master
My first road bike was a CBR250 and I’m so glad I went with it, awesome fun starter bike and in my experience at 6’0 190 a stock 300 will be more than enough power on the highway or in the twistys.They are reliable and hold value, you can get a used one for about $2500 - $3000 and turn around and sell it a year latter for close the same price. I feel it’s about perfect for a starter bike Only problem I had was after I sold my CBR and bought a Harley is that I was missing what the CBR was able to do so I did end up buying a CBR1000RR to go along with my HD.
Last edited by StoneyFatBoy; 04-18-2018 at 04:57 PM.
#20
04-18-2018, 10:27 PM
Stellar HDF Member