[turbo6bar]

I've decided I ain't getting any younger, and I'm going to get a motorcycle this winter or spring. The older BMW R75s seem to be spoken of fondly here. I found a newer R90/6 locally. Doesn't have much power. Has hard bags (big plus for me), but it weighs 475 lbs according to reviews. That seems stupid heavy. If I lay it over, I'm not certain I could get it upright.

I don't see many smaller bikes out there. I know I can handle a 600cc+ bike with some great discipline, but I really don't want the temptation. I'd rather start out small.

Is an older BMW a decent fit for a total newbie?

I want something that can do cruise backroads as well as fit in for commuting duty occasionally. I need bags to carry work clothes, boots, and sometimes an extra hand tool or goodie. I don't need much power. I'm perfectly happy with my legpower on a bicycle, so a motorcycle is a big upgrade.

The craigslist listings here are dominated by ATVS, so I need some models to put in the search engine.
thanks, jurgen