[joshuahwhit]

New here and curious. I've been admiring the 890 and 790 for a few years now and I want to pull the trigger on one. I have never own or rode a street bike but i grew up on a few 2 stroke dirt bikes growing up. Im 28 and i drive for UPS for a living. Is it crazy to shoot that high for a bike? Im in northern VA (suburbs/traffic) but right near some nice windy roads. I feel like a 600 would be worse for a beginner atleast a parallel twin would have some consistency I think. Please let me know your thoughts, go ahead and grill me if you need to lol

Did you get the 890 man I'm curious cause I'm wanting to get one and it would be my first bike I rode some smaller minis a few times but I've never owned a motorcycle and doesn't curious for the first time writer is it a good choice or should I go with a 390

 

[joshuahwhit]

Having just ridden one recently, I would not recommend an 890 as a first bike. A 390 would be a great learner or even a 70-hp 690, if you really need something you can roll on the Interstate with. The 890 has as much power as my old Suzuki GS1100, and not a lot of weight. Unless you shoot squirrels with a .45, stick to something more inline with your needs, transportation-wise and learner-wise. Try to snag a demo ride on a 390 or a 690.

But they don't make a 690 Duke new in the US and 390 seems like I'd outgrow it fast

 

[joshuahwhit]

i was looking at one this weekend trying to get it, the dealer told me that the gp wasnt saling very fast im on the east coast.