tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post3965222804788491455..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: Deliberations & Decisions - Honda NC700S vs Honda Shadow
VT500cdifferent yet the similarDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-73945618339074811202016-02-08T19:48:31.079-08:002016-02-08T19:48:31.079-08:00It's good to see somebody acknowledge how impo...It's good to see somebody acknowledge how important it is to find a bike that matches your frame. If it hurts your back or confuses your feet, that just makes it that much more likely that you'll wipe out driving it. Also love those frunks, more bikes should have them. Between that and a backpack, it's amazing what you can haul.<br /><br /><a href="http://vivapowersports.blogspot.com/2015/11/enjoy-outdoor-adventures-with-utility.html" rel="nofollow">Dominick @ Viva Powersports</a>Dominickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310300377462375872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-3947689778835232932015-05-27T11:58:20.561-07:002015-05-27T11:58:20.561-07:00SonjaM - I am pretty stoked about this bike!
Rich...SonjaM - I am pretty stoked about this bike!<br /><br />RichardM - Too bad that you couldn't get it, I actually would have liked the DCT tech, but then they didn't offer it here. <br /><br />Trobairitz - Go for it, numb wrists are no fun, you don't want to end up with carpal tunnel, that would take all the joy out of riding completely. <br /><br />Coop - Yup I am maybe a little too thorough, but I just wanted to share with you guys what I was looking at and what was in the consideration file. :)<br /><br />Robert - Do they offer the Honda IntegraD Scooter in the US? If they do it is actually a very nice maxi scoot that shares the same platform with the NC700 line and I like the look of it and its automatic. I can honestly say if it was here it would have been high on my get it list. I was hoping they would have the DCT tranny here, but didn't. Having come from a scooter to manual, sometimes shifting gets to be a bit of a pain, particularly in stop'n'go traffic on daily commuting. <br /><br />Scooterchick - I think you are a pretty brave chick too! Not everyone needs big cc's bikes or scooters. <br /><br />Conchscooter - It was an interesting process and it was a surprise to me what my preferences ended up being. Even though it appeared to be a serious search is was more about tire kicking originally and then when I had a chance bump into my friend and asked about the bike, she said it was for sale. Fate it was meant to be.<br /><br />Steve - I know what you mean about having more than one machine, I couldn't really justify having two and one of them would be sitting there more than the other. As for scoot vs motorcycle, you have to ride what you love and you do some great riding on your scooter and riding through the winter, when mine would be parked.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-24851274868912018572015-05-27T07:22:41.728-07:002015-05-27T07:22:41.728-07:00Congratulations on the new motorcycle. Sounds as ...Congratulations on the new motorcycle. Sounds as if you did some serious investigation and soul searching before making the leap.<br /><br />I look now and again at adding a motorcycle to the garage but deep down I know that I would never ride two machines. I'm too much a creature of habit. So the Vespa will remain until I tire of it. <br /><br />Look forward to reading of your new adventures!Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-63235509756061881352015-05-26T21:55:18.451-07:002015-05-26T21:55:18.451-07:00a 45 minute test ride does seem a bit un-Harley ...a 45 minute test ride does seem a bit un-Harley Davidson...With so many choices these days we are spoiled and I dare say that's a good thing. I have tried cruisers in scooters and motorcycles and they just don't agree with me. There again I find plastic covered motorcycles not quite to my taste either... so standards it is, and what a selection we have available! Then again I like my Bonneville after 45 years of checking out bikes. It took me a while to find my ideal. You did well to nail the right one, from a friend no less. And by the way 31,000 kilometers is nothing. My Bonneville has 140,000 and is doing fine.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-52030981158487796612015-05-26T20:38:39.251-07:002015-05-26T20:38:39.251-07:00Wow! Congrats to you, my friend....:-)
Those are ...Wow! Congrats to you, my friend....:-)<br />Those are some huge bikes you featured. I think that would be wayyyy too big for me....haha. Have a blast, girl! You are one brave lady....haha Tripping Sister!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07937753794186927491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-2778995270872830902015-05-26T19:35:51.320-07:002015-05-26T19:35:51.320-07:00The bank is the reason I didn't pull the trigg...The bank is the reason I didn't pull the trigger on getting a new bike myself. I really liked what I saw of the CTX700 that I sat on. I'm a bit taller and heavier than you so I don't know if I would have the issues you wrote about.<br /><br />I also wanted to stay with the automatic transmission since that is what I'm used to, but that limited my choices as well. <br /><br />I just wish Florida allowed actual test drives and not jaunts around the parking lot. Pisses me off it does.The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-4859603413640008622015-05-26T18:45:40.164-07:002015-05-26T18:45:40.164-07:00Dar, a lot more here than I expected in "a c...Dar, a lot more here than I expected in "a comparison" but then I really should have known.....nicely done! Obviously a lot of thought, planning and care (plus a bit of luck/timing) went into your decision and it's paying off. The 700 sounds like a custom-fit glove for you.<br /><br />Now wear that thing out! :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-67521856221305706482015-05-26T12:12:23.266-07:002015-05-26T12:12:23.266-07:00So glad you are enjoying this bike. It sounds lik...So glad you are enjoying this bike. It sounds like it is perfect for what you are wanting right now.<br /><br />I've debating getting something other than the Gladius lately. Something with better suspension that has a different seating/handlebar position that doesn't make my hands go numb (they don't on my TW 200). But I just can't bring myself to test ride anything else.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-92056936869364938272015-05-26T10:16:14.960-07:002015-05-26T10:16:14.960-07:00Nice comparison between the different models. I th...Nice comparison between the different models. I thought that the under seat tank and the lockable storage was a great idea. You almost don't even need a top case anymore, I had looked at the NC700 lineup when it first came out but ABS wasn't available in the US without opting for the dual clutch transmission or at least that was what I was told. So it got scratched off of the non-list. <br /><br />Congrats on the new ride. It sounds like a wonderful fit.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-39285765066109256112015-05-26T10:11:33.880-07:002015-05-26T10:11:33.880-07:00YAY! Congrats to the newest member of the family. ...YAY! Congrats to the newest member of the family. Looking forward to your new ride reports.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com