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Sorry, I am not that mechanical minded. I will be looking for a new bike in a few months, and I was wondering whether to buy a single or twin cyclinder. I am not sure what differences there are other than another cyclinder. What are the pros and cons of each? At first glance, it would seem that one ...

I think that the Honda Magna is a 4 cyclinder like the Kawasaki Zephyr. I prefer a twin. I don't need the extra power.

Thanks for the suggestion.

As I said, it is just a personal preference. Bikes with pipes on one side look good on that side, but on the other side, it looks like something is missing. Plus, I want hard side bags. With pipes on both sides, they can be bigger because on a bike with pipes on one side, they are usually higher up ...

Nice looking Triumph America and Kawasaki Zephyr--didn't know they existed, which is why I am asking on this forum.

Another bike that I forgot about is the Suzuki S50.

Currently overseas, but returning the middle of next year and plan to buy a bike. Personal preference is a bike with pipes on both sides. Looking for a cruiser or standard, 500-850cc, and not more than 5 years old. The bikes that I am familiar with are: Triumph Bonneville/America, Kawasaki 550/750 V...

I Goggled the DN-01, and read the articles and saw some photos. It looks like a nice bike, but looks more like a sports bike than a touring bike to me.

Hey Tex1230, I know you said Triumph Bonneville, but there is also a Triumph America, and I was wondering if that was the one you were referring to?

Hi Dan, I think that we are in similar situation and looking for the same bike. I have started riding again after a 31 year absence, and I have enjoyed it so much, that I plan to buy a bike to tour on when I return to the States (I am in the Philippines) in about a year. I am not a believer in "...