Concours 14 or Ninja 1000

[jeffreyjames]

Sorry for the many topics today.. Just trying to iron a few things out.. What are your thoughts on the two bikes?  I'm usually not doing long distances, but really like a smooth, refined experience..

I'm a little worried about the size of the Concours being annoying, and making me hesitate pulling it out of the garage..

In addition I'm a little worried about the Ninja 1000, being too light and finicky.. I don't really have any basis for either of these fears because I haven't ridden either bike.. Because it's damn impossible to get a test ride here in S. Florida.

I do like to do some 2-3 hour trips once in a while.. (round trip).  The occasional touring trip is there, but I do have a Road King for that if need be..

Any thoughts on the major differences between the two bikes?

[jbird666]

apples and oranges........

[falconati]

^^^^there's a good option, and then there's a cruiser  

Seriously though, they're fairly different options.  In South Florida, I think the Connie would be the better choice.  The only curves you guys have is taking a right-hand turn onto another road.

[kevrider]

for florida, a ninja is wasted.  for 2-3 hour trips, a concours is overkill.  sounds like you need a zx14.  

[JSharp]

for florida, a ninja is wasted.  for 2-3 hour trips, a concours is overkill.  sounds like you need a zx14.  

First sensible post in the thread.