I want a motorcycle that is a good compromise between a Harley and a...

[Anthony]

...sports bike. What should I be looking? I have wanted to get a bike for a while, but living in Chicago makes it impractical during the winter. I am now wanting to get one and whereas I have always leaned toward a Harley Sportster style bike, my girlfriend would rather I get a sports bike. Is there anything out there that would be a good compromise or should I just go with what I want?

 

[JohnR]

Yamaha V-Max. Best of both worlds. A cruiser with a set of steel balls.

 

[Impalaman62]

I am a big fan of the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, power of a V-Twin plus suspension of a sport bike. Reliability of it is almost unparalleled and even comfortable on the highway and backroads. 102CID and belt driven. Of course, there's always the V-Rod.

 

[Jason]

the mighty Vmax! The ultimate light to light drag racer!