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The trouble is that there are so many good choices. I’d buy a Paiggio MP3 if I found a decent 500 but haven’t found one yet.
Most of the 50cc scooters weigh exactly the same as their 125-150cc counterparts. They (50cc) are too slow for most traffic situations and struggle on hills. if you're thinking scooter, skip the 50 and go for the 125-150 class (240ish lbs). The Vespa GTS in 250 or 300cc displacement would be an excellent choice. They may be 100# heavier than the 50-150cc class, but, carry their weight real low, and feel MUCH lighter than my (your old) V7 III. I have a 2007 GTS250ie. It handles way better than I ever thought a scooter with 12 inch wheels would. The suspension is MUCH better than cheaper scooters in the 250-300cc class.Someone else mentioned the BMW 310. I've ridden the G-310R, but, not the G-310GS, which I'd assume is somewhat taller.The G-310R is a perfectly capable lightweight. Despite being a small single, it handles 75 MPH highway travel just fine, and is great fun on the twisty roads.Also see the Kawasaki Z400. A cousin of mine just got one, it is nice and light, also plenty of go for highway and great fun on the twisty roads as well.The Honda CB300R is in the same class as the Z400 and G310R. It has lower HP than both (low 30's, IIRC), but, I'm sure the torque is probably similar to the BMW 310. It has a round headlight, and, IMHO, looks better than the Z400.Discussion of the 300-400cc class would not be complete without mentioning the Duke 390 or Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen, which is based on the Duke 390, but, much cooler looking, IMHO.I've not sampled the Kawasaki 650 twins, but the new Z650RS is far better looking, IMHO, than the insectoid Z400 (and Z650 from which it was derived). It is similar in style to the Z900RS, but, with the 650cc twin. There is no Z400RS (yet).As Kev says, V7/V9 are great choices, but, you're already familiar with them.The Royal Enfield 650 twins might be good candidates as well.
I looked for a super light, still powerful, not uncomfortable, fun bike to ride ... ended up with a 2018 KTM 690 Duke.73 HP (at the crank)327 lbs (dry) And for some reason, pretty decent seat-to-peg distance (knees not bent up much). The 2016-2018 models have the dual counter balancer motor which is surprising smooth.Feels like another species of motorcycle.
I was just looking at one of those Yamaha's down in Harrison, I like it!
Someone on this board has a Kawasaki w650 for sale. nice little bike in good shape and plenty cheap. shaft drive, light & low, and electric start.
W650 is not shaft drive.
It does have a shaft drive.............. ..... Just not for the rear differential, it's for the Cams.....
(No Kev didn't inspire this post, but he could have)
It does have a shaft drive.............. ..... Just not for the rear differential, it's for the Cams..... (No Kev didn't inspire this post, but he could have)
Do less than you want…
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I’m kind of surprised that there are not more recommendations for the small block Guzzies as there are several members here who own them and really like them?