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Which do I buy?
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I have been riding a Vespa ET4 150cc scooter for a year. I have taken the MSF course and did very well. I live in South East Florida and currently ride with a group of motorcycles my husband is on a Yamaha V-Star 1100, 2 guys on Harleys and 2 guys on Yamaha 1000cc Sport Bikes. I female, hence the husband, 5'3" tall, about 120-125 lbs. I am physically fit. We ride about 60 - 120 miles each time we go out, usually 2-3 times per month. Sometimes short runs for breakfast, 25 miles RT. Our speed range is from 30-60 MPH. My husband and I went to St. Augustine, a 650 miles RT, I drove the Vespa. That trip had speeds up to 70MPH, the Vespa gets blown around.
I really want to get the Burgman 650 for touring. Buzz, the Vespa, just can't do long tours with the other bikes. I have sat on both. I am completely flat footed on the 400 and just flat footed on the 650. On Buzz I am on my toes at a stop.
The Florida dealers will not allow test drives. I am sure I can handle the 650 on the road, but what about at stops or very low, parking speeds? Also how about backing up while parking?
I have read almost all of the posts on this site and a few others. I see some women riding the 650 but I don't know about their size. It seems most women don't talk about that. Some of the vertically challenged men went with the 400 and others the 650.
Please give me any input you can on making my decision. Any tips on handling in slow speeds or from a stop.
My dealer has one of each at the shop now. I am ready to BUY!!
Thanks in advance.
Janine
History:
I have been riding a Vespa ET4 150cc scooter for a year. I have taken the MSF course and did very well. I live in South East Florida and currently ride with a group of motorcycles my husband is on a Yamaha V-Star 1100, 2 guys on Harleys and 2 guys on Yamaha 1000cc Sport Bikes. I female, hence the husband, 5'3" tall, about 120-125 lbs. I am physically fit. We ride about 60 - 120 miles each time we go out, usually 2-3 times per month. Sometimes short runs for breakfast, 25 miles RT. Our speed range is from 30-60 MPH. My husband and I went to St. Augustine, a 650 miles RT, I drove the Vespa. That trip had speeds up to 70MPH, the Vespa gets blown around.
I really want to get the Burgman 650 for touring. Buzz, the Vespa, just can't do long tours with the other bikes. I have sat on both. I am completely flat footed on the 400 and just flat footed on the 650. On Buzz I am on my toes at a stop.
The Florida dealers will not allow test drives. I am sure I can handle the 650 on the road, but what about at stops or very low, parking speeds? Also how about backing up while parking?
I have read almost all of the posts on this site and a few others. I see some women riding the 650 but I don't know about their size. It seems most women don't talk about that. Some of the vertically challenged men went with the 400 and others the 650.
Please give me any input you can on making my decision. Any tips on handling in slow speeds or from a stop.
My dealer has one of each at the shop now. I am ready to BUY!!
Thanks in advance.
Janine