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Hello all!
I've been lurking around here for a few weeks, finally decided to introduce myself. I'm getting ready to purchase my first motorcycle next week, and right now the Rebel 500 is at the top of my list. When I first went out to do some browsing, I went to the local Honda dealer in town and fell in love with the Rebel as soon as I saw it. I really like the simple, blacked out look to it!
There's also a 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS with really low mileage that I also have my eyes on for about 1500 bucks less. Anyone here have experience with both of these? From what I've read it seems like the Vulcan has a bit more power, but for my size (5'10", 210lbs) I think the Rebel 500 will get me around just fine. I think the Rebel is much better looking also, so I wouldn't mind sacrificing a little power for some style. I live out in the sticks, so I would be doing very little (if any) highway riding. I'm taking the Safety Course this weekend, so I'll be able to test ride both bikes and see which one is the best fit for me.
I was interested in the Harley Street 500 and 750, but after going to 2 Harley stores I decided no. I got the impression from both stores that unless you're ready to spend big money on a beast, they couldn't be bothered with some newbie. Plus for the price, I think the Rebel (or the Vulcan) would give me a lot more bang for my money. It seems like the only negative thing I've read about the Rebel is the seat being uncomfortable, I'm not sure how much of an issue that would be for me until I spend some real time on one. I cycle a lot, so I'm kinda used to being on a hard seat for a few hours at a clip.
Thanks for all the great info on this board, it's really helpful to get information from actual owners instead of salesman and online review sites.
-CG
I've been lurking around here for a few weeks, finally decided to introduce myself. I'm getting ready to purchase my first motorcycle next week, and right now the Rebel 500 is at the top of my list. When I first went out to do some browsing, I went to the local Honda dealer in town and fell in love with the Rebel as soon as I saw it. I really like the simple, blacked out look to it!
There's also a 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS with really low mileage that I also have my eyes on for about 1500 bucks less. Anyone here have experience with both of these? From what I've read it seems like the Vulcan has a bit more power, but for my size (5'10", 210lbs) I think the Rebel 500 will get me around just fine. I think the Rebel is much better looking also, so I wouldn't mind sacrificing a little power for some style. I live out in the sticks, so I would be doing very little (if any) highway riding. I'm taking the Safety Course this weekend, so I'll be able to test ride both bikes and see which one is the best fit for me.
I was interested in the Harley Street 500 and 750, but after going to 2 Harley stores I decided no. I got the impression from both stores that unless you're ready to spend big money on a beast, they couldn't be bothered with some newbie. Plus for the price, I think the Rebel (or the Vulcan) would give me a lot more bang for my money. It seems like the only negative thing I've read about the Rebel is the seat being uncomfortable, I'm not sure how much of an issue that would be for me until I spend some real time on one. I cycle a lot, so I'm kinda used to being on a hard seat for a few hours at a clip.
Thanks for all the great info on this board, it's really helpful to get information from actual owners instead of salesman and online review sites.
-CG