Originally Posted by edgeprod

I ride a Hayabusa, so I'm a bit biased, but the Harley/cruiser style sometimes gives a false sense of security for new riders, so you don't really know you're in trouble until you're WAY in trouble. It's nice to not have to lay down all the time to go fast, but the Hayabusa lets you know right away when things are going sideways -- it's hard to describe to someone who hasn't ridden.

Stay safe, in any event.