Used 2013 for $5,500 vs new 2014 for $7,000

[Sorg67_imp]

Since I am riding a 1992 Harley Softail now, I think the suspension of any of them would be an improvement.

[SportsterDoc]

Since I am riding a 1992 Harley Softail now, I think the suspension of any of them would be an improvement.

LOL!

I thought both Sportsters were comfortable, typically for about 250 miles a day. My 2012 Triumph (after stock seat replaced with a touring seat) was good for about 500 mile days. My 2016 Moto Guzzi was ridden for close to 500 miles a day, but the rear suspension was jarring, especially on old Route 66. Worst was Highway 89, south from Ash Fork to Chino Valley.

I took the same route on my 2014 CB1100 standard and what an improvement!

So, plus one on your comment.

[Cormanus]

[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=12878]This one may offer the opportunity for a pleasant ride home.

[DaSwami_imp]

I wish I could contribute here, as I have lots of experience with the 2014 Std and have just purchased a 2017 Ex that I have yet to take a maiden voyage on.

The 2014 DLX is just that, a deluxe version of the standard.

The 2017 EX is another animal altogether...is it worth the $$ in upgrades? I will find out soon.

[PowerDubs_imp]

'DaSwami Wrote:The 2017 EX is another animal altogether...is it worth the $$ in upgrades?

Same animal, darn near biological twins ....just wearing different outfits.




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[Guth_imp]

FYI: I've deleted a post due to it containing For Sale content in the General Discussion forum.

[Sorg67_imp]

I am not a super experienced or spirited rider so I am sure I won't notice too much difference in the suspension.

The best deal may be on the 2014 Deluxe. That is 2 hours away though. A long schlep unless I am really sure that is the one.

I wish I could contribute here, as I have lots of experience with the 2014 Std and have just purchased a 2017 Ex that I have yet to take a maiden voyage on.

The 2014 DLX is just that, a deluxe version of the standard.

The 2017 EX is another animal altogether...is it worth the $$ in upgrades? I will find out soon.

Yes, that is my understanding. But a big attraction for me is the old school look. The blacked out 2014 standard is cool looking. My son likes it better. It is sort of a modern cool retro look. But the deluxe is the look that I am attracted to. That is old school all the way.

[Cormanus]

This. Right here. First because it answers one of your your questions. The black 2014 is out because it isn’t retro enough. The 2017 is probably out because it isn’t quite as retro as either the 2014 DLX or the 2013 standard. So ... is having 6 gears the deal breaker? If so, it’s the 2014 DLX. Is having only one pipe the deal breaker? If so it’s the 2013.

And second because it highlights a factor you should ignore. The resale value. Almost no motorcycle is going to turn a buck. You’re going to lose dough. If you can’t afford to lose it, you probably can’t afford the bike. Based on your other musings on whether to buy a 2013, 2014 oe 2017, money is probably not a key issue. So forget it, at least the depreciation. As I say, you’re going to lose dough. At this stage and into the foreseeable future, these bikes have no resale value.

The truth is that no-one but you can make this decision. Search your heart and be honest about which one you most want to look at and ride and then buy it. I’m sorry, we’ve all got a view, but none of us can really help you.

Buy the way, what is a ‘Honda fee’? Thanks a new one to me.

[Wisedrum]

If a motorbike runs well, who can weigh the pure joy it is able to spread for the owner in money. Motorbikes are for me foremost an emotional thing to warm my soul. I always bought and will buy motorbikes I feel attracted to and follow my heart after doing some research of how they will behave after I decide to ride them.

If I could not afford riding a motorbike I would not even have a single one. In the sense of heartwarming they are all worth the money and I'll keep and take care of them, not worrying about the money they are going to bring to the table, if I would sell them, as much as it would be.

Wisedrum

[Capo]

My sense on all of this is that, unless you are seriously constrained by finances, you should buy the precise CB ( or any bike) that makes your heart flutter. You are really talking a rounding error over time in terms of $$$, particularly if the CB is a keeper. And the CB is not a utility knife...it's a passion play.

While I've sold mine on, I never once second guessed my choice of the '13 and that beautiful red tank and 4 into 1 exhaust. Never aspired to another CB. And while I took a small bath on selling it, the market is what it is.