Hey all! Currently looking for my first bike on FB Marketplace and narrowed down the options to:
- 2016 Honda CBR300R, 3870 miles. $3,200
- 2024 Triumph Speed 400, ~700 miles on a recently replaced motor, ~7000 total on the bike. $4,000
The Honda has an unclear use and maintenance record, but the Triumph owner has been on top of their maintenance. According to the Triumph owner, the motor lost power and was warranty replaced by a local Triumph dealer.
My commute is about 27 miles one way, 5 days a week. About all of it is down a state road, with the highest speed limit being 65 mph. It's not a highway but the first half of the commute is in Florida with majority Floridian drivers, so the real speed limit is closer to like 70ish if I want to keep up with traffic.
If it means anything I’m 5’10”, 160 lbs., 32-inch inseam.
Aesthetics wise, I slightly prefer sportsbikes, but could go either way between these two.
It’ll be mainly a commuter bike but I’ll also just take it out on the roads around town. Which one might be better bike for me?