Depends where you are. On the highway, I've always felt that you should have at least enough to go with the flow of traffic, and then some to get out of bad spots.

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They are pretty similar. I'd just go for whichever you can get the best deal on.

@@2WheelPursuit Thanks That is more and more the conclusion where I m into. 🙏🏼

Yeah I've been using them for nearly 6 or 7 years at this point and my original pair still works. Additionally, I have bought several extra pairs as gifts for friends and have never had a problem!

@2WheelPursuit that's amazing to hear! Thanks for replying and update. I've got 3 headsets needed in our household. So look forward to adding more.

Honestly, true. I have since sold the bike lol. At least I made my money back.

@@2WheelPursuit only thing that ever makes a difference to me is like "exhaust FOR SOUND ONLY", adjustable suspension, tires, just comforts tbh. I dont think i could ever sell a honda tho, they last forever haha

@@o-hm1yx Yeah. I was hoping for way better performance gains. All I really gained was some better torque, but the bike didn't really gain as much as I had had expected.

@@2WheelPursuit did you ever see the svartpilen or however you spell the husky shart bike? that thing is kinda cool, comes as a scrambler and a cafe racer thingy, adjustable suspension stock and it has the 399cc or w/e it is that the big dual sport husq uses.,

@@o-hm1yx Yeah I think that is a cool bike, but not what I am looking for personally. If anything, I am really hoping Suzuki upgrades the DRZ400SM at some point.

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Ratings are different here, 87 is regular 91 is premium in Phoenix, Arizona

​@@stillshot2Why so low bro? I live in the poorest country of Europe (Ukraine) and 92 is considered a budget alternative to regular gas (95, in my small town it is considered premium and 92 regular)

@@stillshot293 in New Orleans area

Look up on "Amazon PowerMadd 34289 Star Series/Trail Star Handguard Mirror Kit, Black, Medium". However, make sure you have the right handguards for them or else they don't work all that great.

@@2WheelPursuit which hand guards work good with them?

@@Stinkfinger69000 I believe they work well with the Tusk handguards

@@2WheelPursuit Thank you

As long as you are sensible, then you'll be fine. You saying that you are scared makes me think you are more sensible than most. The guys you need to be concerned about are the ones who say "Oh its just a 600, That isn't even enough power! I want a 1000 for my first bike!" lol

Yes. Fully electronic semi-active front and rear suspension. This means that it adjust on the fly to best suit the needs of the road. I don't remember off the top of my head, but I believe it adjusts like 100 times per minute or something like that, so it is supposed to adjust to any different road conditions automatically. The specific suspension is called "Ducati Sky Hook Suspension" if you want to look it up.

It was great and I ran into no issues. With just over 50k miles the bike was running fine. However, I ended up selling it as even just the routine maintenance cost over the next couple years was going to be too much for me to be worth it. Not to mention, if something DID go wrong with the bike, I'd be outta luck. It is a great overall bike, but if you are going to ride it a lot, the maintenance costs will absolutely catch up with you. I can't say the same for my Harley that I've owned for 5 years and spent under $1000 total on maintenance over those 5 years. Way more affordable, but each to their own.

@@2WheelPursuit that s why is cheap. You run into mercedes amg for a fraction of a coast and then you realize that with replacing just a brake pads and rotors you can but another car. That s why i consider ktm and a ducati exotic bikes. Not just maintenance vise but if something goes wrong it is very hard to figure it out what is going on.

Seriously? How much do you weigh?

@@2WheelPursuit 185lbs

@@cliffroser-xj1eg May I ask instead of the max speed, what is the comfortable speed? Thanks.

its even better when you toss out the nobbies and use it for commuting, I even use it in the winter with studs and straight up winter DOT tires.

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Hell ya brother! Ride safe!

Hey Mark. Thanks! Sounds like you have great taste in all your bikes. The only advice I can offer in regard to the Multi is be aware of the valve checks/adjustments as well as the timing belt. Although I don't believe there are any timed requirements on the valve check (only based on how many miles you ride), the timing belt must be changed every 5 years regardless of how many miles you ride. Some people are not aware of this so I figured I'd just let you know. Those maintenance costs of a Ducati can really creep up on you fast, but they are sweet bikes for sure. Ride safe.

Thanks so much for the reply! I knew about the valves and as the bike I am looking at is a 2017 w/ 24k on her one could assume the valves were done…I was under the impression that Ducati did both the valves and the belts at the same time of service first time around then every 5 for the belts regardless. Do you have any realistic $$$ figures on the belts if you have done them already otherwise the bike’s history would be the only way to know. Does Ducati have the same ability as HD DOES where if the service it via the VIN they would have the service in their computers? Figured I would ask lol. Sorry so long & be well!

@@markguarini-id3rt With some Ducati's the dealers are supposed to be able to pull up the service for them, but on mine when they tried, nothing showed up even though I had the physical copies of the maintenance that had been done. That is correct about the belts and valves. Ducati will typically do the belts at the same time they do the valves, but the only thing is the valves do not need to be done at a certain time, only at ceratin miles, whereas the belts need to be done every 5 years regardless of miles. I believe the belt change alone is about $500, but I am not certain. It would be best to call a dealer and get a quote.

I'm glad you found the video insightful. My experience with the sportster has been great, and after riding many different types of bikes, it really solidified my interest in cruisers. I just bought a 2014 dyna street bob with the 103ci twin cam engine and am planning to sell the sportster to my buddy. With that being said, the main thing I wanted was a 6th gear for longer distance riding. Other than that, I would've kept the sportster!

​@@2WheelPursuit: Nice, and yes this video was very insightful. And again, I was pretty much just trying to find that soliltification that someone who's actually had the experience riding for a good amount of time to confirm what I kind of already 'knew'(that a new rider's first bike should obviously have common sense as a factor with at least a basic knowledge of motorcycles in general, but other than that, the first bike should really depends on three key things. 1. What the prospective new rider feels comfortable with and handle comfortably, 2. There really needs to be a balance between the size ratio of the prospective new rider and the bike, and 3. The difference between different types of bikes with the same size engine displacement, start out getting comfortable with an actual heavy motorcycle so they don't have to make that awkward transition to a much bigger bike.) Other than that, it should really be the person's choice of what they get for a first bike.

Sitting at around 87 mph right now with full exhaust, high flow air filter, air box mod, and 550 ecu stage 1 91 octane.

I am 5'10" and the CRF fits great for my height. The bike squats a TON when you sit on it, so I can actually get both feet on the ground if I really want.

@@2WheelPursuit I've been looking at this bike for quite some time and couldn't find any info on rider height, expect for shorter riders, and since we're of a similar height this answers my questions, thanks.

@@grgson1 No problem! Glad I could help.

bro me too 😭😭😭

No lol, I do not.

It would be safer to start on something smaller, but I know plenty of people who started on a 600 and were fine. The trick is to start slow. You need the self control to not ride past your abilities.