PolterGeist
New Member
So to start with, I am looking at getting in to the 1200 plus rated sport touring after taking a 15 year break to let our kids grow up with a total of 20 years of riding 320 plus days a year. So rusty, but not inexperienced.. Currently riding a 1980 CB650 customer to get my feet wet again..I had it down to the Connie until I stumbled across the Tenere and am once again conflicted and working my way through it, but of course other questions always arise... Lets start with me.. 5'9" tall @165 with a 31" inseam in above average shape for a 50 pluser... Both the Connie and the Tenere fit me flat footed (barely), so that's not a problem. I am looking at a bike this size as I want to get my wife into riding along, want a bike that will do two up without a challenge and she is NEW to two wheels so want one that gives her a comfortable and confident ride... One of my questions is ES or not ES... Is it really worth it at the end of the day of money is no issue? Beyond that I welcome any recommendations, personal experiences as well as the sharing of any personal experiences that I could leverage..
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...