You must be about 50 yrs. old, or so....I'm guessing that you have some sensibility and wisdom at your disposal.
I can't give you an opinion on either bike, but I'll tell you what kills moto riders on the street...ego, not knowing how to stop, lack of attention, and riding in the wrong position.
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Ego shows itself in your throttle hand.
Learn how to STOP!!!
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On the street, watch out for riding/sitting in the left/right rear quadrant of cars...even if they have rear view mirrors, most don't use them. And many cell phone users are preoccupied. So stay out of that area back there.
Also, oil and anti-freeze slicks in intersections and parking lots will surprise you.
I lost the front end of my Ducati Hypermortard last summer in a Costco parking lot...I didn't go down, however...but damn near.
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My first experience of a moto was on the back of a 250 NSU owned by the older brother of a buddy. I was 10 yrs. old. I knew immediately that motorcycles were in my blood. It was a primal experience I'll never forget.
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Good luck, have fun, and ride sanely.
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PS I've never gone down on a moto...street or track.
Dirt, that's another matter.
