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I ride 30 minutes each way to work basically rain or shine. I don't ride in the rain when it's below 50 simply for my own comfort or when it's a lightening storm for safety. I don't ride interstate to work but, I've been on them without any major problems as I said before.

The seat isn't very comfortable for long hours of riding and I like my windshield. The windshield definitely helps to keep the bugs, debris, birds and wind off of you.

Liking the way your bike looks is important.

Motorcycles are hard to shop for, especially as a beginner. On the one hand there are bikes that may be more practical for you (less powerful, japanese quality reputation, lower price) and there are emotional considerations (looks, brand mystique, color availability).

When you get down to it, though, there is very little thats practical about a bike. Well, maybe gas mileage on some models. I say get whatever model does it for you that experienced riders say you probably won't die on or be miserable on. The bike must "Do it for you" when you have actually sat on the bike and it must serve whatever needs you anticipate the bike serving though. A lot of people get excited by MV Agustas and crazy looking custom cruisers but those bikes will serve very few peoples needs.

The S50 looks nice (in white especially IMO), will probably last a long time, and should serve your needs. It may be more power than you can handle initially, but you *probably* won't die on it. You really have to be more careful on agressively set up sport bikes where high siding and involuntary wheelies are real risks to newbies than on cruisers where its tough to do either.

I say If you like it (and have sat on it for a while at the dealer and therefore know it suits your butt) go for it.

atom wrote:Liking the way your bike looks is important.

Then why are so many folks buying a V-strom?

Hey, Wee minus 20 for me.