Hi, y'all. Okay, here's my quandry: At the ripe old age of 50 I became a newbie and bought a 2004 VLX600. While I was writing the check, some random customer came up to me and said something like: "You'll be back in 6 months to get something more powerful." Well, it's been two months, and I'm already thinking he might be right. I absolutely love my 600: It's light and nimble. However, all my buds ride bigger bikes: V-rods, HD Softails, etc. I've followed them and have had no problems keeping up, although they are certainly quicker off the line. We plan to do some overnight trips in the mountains.
I'm now considering the 1100 Sabre, but I'm wondering why: It's over 150 lbs heavier, so I figure it's less maneurverable and may be less nimble in the mountains. On the other hand, I don't want to be "under-powered." In terms of power-to-weight ratio (and also taking into account my experience), should I even be thinking about moving up to the 1100, or is there not enough difference to consider it? Thanks!!!
I'm now considering the 1100 Sabre, but I'm wondering why: It's over 150 lbs heavier, so I figure it's less maneurverable and may be less nimble in the mountains. On the other hand, I don't want to be "under-powered." In terms of power-to-weight ratio (and also taking into account my experience), should I even be thinking about moving up to the 1100, or is there not enough difference to consider it? Thanks!!!