I wanted a sportbike that I could sit up, afford the insurance and would be a great starter bike that will keep me happy for a bunch of years.
I found it - my '09 650R. What a great bike, it looks great, feels great and handles well on the road. At a street light I blow away cars behind me with no effort.
I tool around on it every chance I get and have driven it to work a few times in D.C. rush hour traffic, which is horrible. I've ridden well over six hours with little to no discomfort. It's fun in the twisties and does a good job keeping up with my friends 1000cc bikes.
My only complaint is that the bike is too quiet but I love that the exhaust is under the bike (no chance of getting burned when I get off).
Upgrades/Accessories: Frame sliders, 12v adapter, tank bag...
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