Best bang for the buck in motorcycles...whatch think?

[NC Steve]

Suzuki 1250 Bandit is on my short list of possible next bikes to buy.
Great power, huge torque down low, unheard of reliability, been made for nearly 20 years so parts are cheap and plentiful, and bikes can be bought for a song.

Also the Suzuki 650 V Strom, a helluva fine motorcycle, and a real value.
Clean used ones can be had in the $4K range, and new 2014 ABS models can be bought $6995, out the door.
Again, parts are plentiful and cheap. A great do-it-all bike.

[EldoMike]

I'm a twin fan- Guzzis and Buells.  my Ulysses has been a phenomenal all-around bike.  Biggest complaint is the seat height.  nice long distance bike too.  So many lower priced Guzzis it's like a feast for the starving.  The Jap bikes are competent  but a bit complicated and soulless for me.

Seat height is the only thing that has kept me off one....damn these short legs...