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I sold my sport tourer last month and had the idea to take this riding season off. Well, of course I couldn't keep my eyes off of looking at used bikes and found something that caught my eye.

 

I have my eye on two bikes and I would like to get your opinion on which is the better deal given each circumstance. Both bikes fit my riding style.

The details of each are listed below:

Option 1: 2011 Yamaha V-Star 950

- 1,700 miles
- all factory original - tires, brakes, fluids, plugs, etc (owner says everything is perfect condition)
- second owner (I would be third)
- owner barely put on 1,200 miles in 3 years of ownership
- "small" loan still on bike from current owner
- does not have windshield or bags (would cost around $500 or so for me to add them on)
- price = $4,100...KBB retail price = $5,015



Option 2: 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT

- 6,500 miles
- all factory original - tires, brakes, fluids, plugs, etc (owner says everything is perfect condition)
- maintenance records available
- original owner purchased brand new
- title free and clear
- has windshield and bags
- price: $3,800...KBB retail price = $4,295


My main concern with the Yamaha is that with such low miles, it obviously sat around a lot. I was told by other gear heads when vehicles sit around a lot rather than being used, it can cause problems. I'm not sure what to think of this. Is the $300 difference in price point that I'm better off with one or the other?

Your input and breakdown would help me out.

Thanks!

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Does the kawi have bags and or windshield? Kawi is the better bike. Much better ride and comfort. Both miles are low for age. I call BS on the sitting around thing long as they were taken care of.

Yammy is shaft right? Kawi is a belt but no real issues with their belts. Neighbor has the kawi, its a solid bike. I do all his work for him.

Secretary has the yammie, also a good bike but not as solid on the road.

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