I am a long time rider (have owned at LEAST one bike constantly since 1981 (usually more like two or three)). My main scoot is currently a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, which I absolutely love. I have it set up as more of a sport tourer (luggage, bigger windscreen, handlebar risers, etc).

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Recently, I took in a 2004 HD Lowrider (FXDL) on trade (with less than 1000 miles!) for a classic muscle car I just let go. I was originally trying to sell the car, but had no takers...but there were plenty of trade offers.

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I'm not really much of a Harley guy...I originally had my eye on a Triumph Thruxton, but have yet to be able to sell the Harley to finance the purchase. Lots of tasty upgrades on the one I'm looking at and it would make a fun second bike (and I've always wanted a new/classic Triumph).

I have had little activity on my sale of the Harley...however, I have had several trade offers (which is how I got the Harley in the first place!).

My best offer to date is a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 with only 400 miles. (middle-aged guy who thought it would make a great sport tourer for him...and didn't like it. It has sat in his garage since early summer.) Might be something I'd like to keep. But, if not, I wonder if I am trading up from a value stand point. (the HD will likely keep its value longer...but if I want to get the Thruxton, I likely will not have either the HD or the Ninja long)

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I'm sure everyone here is going to say (or at least THINK), "get the Ninja and dump that POS Harley". I'm not a motorcycle bigot and enjoy all types, brands, etc. That being said, I've owned a LOT of Kawasakis and do love them. My ZRX is my baby and I don't know if I'd ever sell it. That is why this decision is hard. The Ninja 1000 would duplicate the features/functionality of my ZRX (albeit, a significant upgrade).

The one thing I really like about the lowrider is how low it is. There are some challenges for me in regards to manipulating the ZRX around with my short inseam (29" on a good day). I manage just fine, and would manage just fine with the Ninja as well...it is just nice to have a bike where I don't have to compensate.

That being said, once the bike is in motion, I would enjoy the Ninja (or a Thruxton) quite a bit more I think. (even though I do enjoy lumbering along on the Harley)

Anyways, I would enjoy hearing from you (even though I fully expect your opinion to be biased). :)

I would especially like to hear from folks who have 2 or more bikes (and RIDE them all).