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Originally Posted by mineistaken
Yes, you mentioned few of the reasons why I am no longer interested in "old mans bike".
Hypermotard is like a supermoto style, I do not fancy them, looks almost like dirt bikes... Just do not like the style 
KTM Duke looks sexy:
Although it is 1 cylinder bike, I read that 4 cylinders would be better for city riding. Or not? |
The Duke is super sexy! Maybe check out the Ducati Monster 696. Great bike. Ive got the Monster 796 ABS.
I do 80% of my riding in San Francisco. So I am a city rider which is very different than how and where most people ride. I split lanes, ride on sidewalks, and dodge crazy peddle bikes, pedestrians and cars. I find a motorcycle where you can sit up right is the best option for city riding. Cruisers you lean to far back and they are hard to maneuver. Sport Bikes you are too far over the gas tank to be dodging stuff, seeing road hazards and stopping all the time.
I second or third what everyone said about taking a safety class. Best $200 - $300 you will spend on your riding career.