2004 Kawasaki Concours 1000 cc approx. 59,000 KM or 25,000 miles - she was my first bike purchase after having been off motorcycles for 35 years - she was in great shape at 38,000 KM, when I bought her - she is good looking, imho - she is lifelong reliable - WOW, Kawi makes a great bike! - this model was manufactured for 20 years in this format - solid, solid performer - she is a 4 cylinder symphony, truly - gorgeous engine, smooth shifting, comfortable - that answers the "why I ride her"
2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 cc - approx. 39,000 KM - she is my "drop dead gorgeous" Italian girlfriend - as I've said somewhere else here, she is industrial art! - I've had her about 3.5 months - so far, so good - the guy I bought her from has 5 Guzzis and has been riding them for decades - this bike has a solid reputation for reliability - her engine is a big twin thumper, loads of torque - she rolls side to side at idle, just like they say! - then happily spins at higher revs down the highway - and handling!! very tight, predictable suspension...rock solid - she is a naked bike, which I wanted for hot weather riding - and I was drawn to the engine layout, just like I was drawn to the quirky brick engine -
As you multi-bike, multi-brand owners know they all have different personalities. This is why we ride and collect these machines!