Taking My Lady For Her First Rocket Ride.
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Mine rode the KDX 175 a couple of times but the ride on back of the H2 put an end to it all . So sad
My Mrs prefers to just hop on with me instead of tooling around herself.
I’m cool with that. Basically means I have an additional bike to choose from whenever I want.
Photo courtesy of "Quad Lock."
I’m cool with that. Basically means I have an additional bike to choose from whenever I want.
Photo courtesy of "Quad Lock."
That is a thought. Mine is not pillion material anymore. LoL. MS.
Love the parquet floor! We had the same in our flat in Helsinki. A bit delicate for a garage! LoL.
Maybe the T120? More features, bigger engine, same frame and size. Standard cruise, Dual front discs. Just food for thought.
Do you not think it could be a bit too much power for a newbie?
Everyone will have there own opinion. Let the lady co-decide.
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=apJXCxGdUfM
There's plenty of other videos. I don't think a test ride would establish much if not an experienced rider?
Bigger might be better. Might not. 900 is still big. Does one ride and handle better. What's the insurance going to be like between the two. Money isn't insignificant. Town riding?. weight and strength of rider, riding style. Economy. I ride a vintage 750 Triumph, never feel the need for more CCs. Then, I'm not a speed freak, but still in my view has phenomenal acceleration. As you say, it's a newbie, that's an important consideration.
Thank you for this Solomon
Well it sure looks like she enjoyed the ride 
That’s such an individual question. If the weight of the motorcycle isn’t a problem and she has maturity and self control, I suspect the motor size won’t be a huge problem. I know when I took the MSF course well over a decade ago, recommendation was for the smaller engines as a first motorcycle. I waited some time to finally purchase my own and went with a 900 Thruxton. I think the recommendations are still fair depending on the individual. It’s her call. How does she feel, if she’s comfortable on it, don’t see why not. Besides she has you for a mentor.
The 900 would be plenty powerful enough as I am sure you can attest to having the Street Twin for a while(same engine as in the T100).
They only go as fast as you twist the wrist, and she looks to be a mature rider that can tell when it's okay to use more throttle. She has some experience as you stated previously, but it's up to her what she's comfortable with.
And as Soloman stated, check insurance pricing as that could have a factor in the decision.
GL in whatever you guys decide.
I was thinking the T120 just because of the dual discs up front and cruise, the rest is bonus.
Ahhh yes. I forgot 6 speed in the T120 vs 5 in the T100
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Yes I will keep her safe, thx.
Being female, my guess is which bike she looks best on...LOL
T120 costs more but seems to be the better value. Plus she won't out grow it.
Thank guys for all the advice.
Tiger Sport 660 is , according to specs , the one for her . Cheaper, cuter , more brakes , and suspension , better fuel economy , nice luggage options , if you want her to have a Bonnie make sure they don’t have one of them in the showroom .
She did like the 660. I've seen one here in town, sweet bike. We both prefer the retro-look.
Final choice was SPEEDMASTER.
