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Thinking about selling the R6, it's still a great bike but part of me wants a more comfortable, casual bike. So I'm looking for suggestions. I'm partial to something like the Harley Nightster or a street fighter like the Buell Lightning or a cafe like the Triumph Thruxton and was hoping for some feedback on those and any other recommendations. Anyone with experience with any of these?

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If you want a cruiser i would suggest a metric bike. I came off a 2001 GSXR 600 in 2003 and got a 2003 VTX 1800c. Plenty comfortable, lots of torque, and it kept me happy. I still have it. They can be had for dirt cheap too.

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Anyone have experience with victory?

Now that you asked..... ... love it! Instead of adrenaline-filled revs from stoplight to stoplight, riding has become enjoyable on a new level. Still very new, but it feels solid and very well made.

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Yeah I'm really looking for lightweight and easy to handle. I rode my dad's Honda shadow a while back and didn't like the handling characteristics. Seemed too heavy on the turn in. Looking for smaller but still with some umph. How's the Bonneville? Seems a little light on the horsepower.

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What do you want to do with it? Around town? Long distance? You are thinking about going to a Victory which is a totally different ride. The only thing the R6 and a Victory have in common is two wheels. You might be able to trade it for an older V-Max. But your not going to like twisties any more. If you are a bigger guy a Sportster will be too small. I see guys riding them and they look like they are wearing a thong. Plus you are always looking for an extra gear that doesn't exist. If you are 5'10" or over you really cannot ride a Sportster its just too small.

Another thing about Sportsters is they are really top heavy, nothing like the sport bikes.

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Ninja 1K, Z1000, speed or street triple, CB1000R, FZ8, Tuono...

I have owned a Harley Davidson and a Buell, I was not happy owning either one, maybe you will be?

Best of luck with your decision...

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I like Sportsters until I get on one. At 6'2" I look and feel like I am on a Honda Rebel. I see people that are way too big on them all the time. Up on the tank with there knees in their face.

Agreed. Big guys look silly on them.

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Ninja 1K, Z1000, speed or street triple, CB1000R, FZ8, Tuono...

I have owned a Harley Davidson and a Buell, I was not happy owning either one, maybe you will be?

Best of luck with your decision...

Z1000 or CB1000R.

My friend I ride with a lot has a CB1kR and he is straight up in the seat and it's has big power. He kills it on that machine!

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