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Originally Posted by Dewey
To be back on topic.. Sure, I am interested in a street bike because of the fun factor, but my primary reason to purchase one is because I need something cheap and economical (on gas and initial price.) I would prefer to have a car, but they tend to cost more. I have gotten over the whole "look at me, look at me" phase (partially why I sold the WRX), and I am not an idiot. I don't street race or drive like a maniac. I just want something that is exciting and economical.
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I too have been there and thought about being a 365 motorcycle rider but in the first few weeks of having my motorcycle license I had at least a dozen close calls and none of them were my fault. That scared me enough to stop riding for a while and really re-think buying a bike because I was borrowing one at the time. That was five years ago and I've ridden a motorcycle maybe five times since.
Bob Danger is a somewhat new motorcycle rider. Talk to him about how stupid people are. I know he has had a few close clalls too.
If what you said is honestly what you want get a lightweight economical car and put good brakes, tires, and suspension on it and learn how to drive it fast around the autox courses and RFR. It may cost a bit more but you'll be way safer and you can drive it year around.