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Just Curious!
About 20 months ago, I bought a brand new Ryker 600 2 cylinder, when I could have gotten a Ryker 900 3 cylinder for about $1500 more, even though money was not an issue at all. Reason: I do not ride fast, so a 47 HP Ryker was plenty of power.
Why did I but an XG500 when I was initially was looking for an XG750 or an XG750A when money was not an issue? Because a 2019 500 with only 638 miles was available, and 33.5 HP was good enough for my relatively low speed rides (even though I am quite heavy). Over a few short years, after having a Polaris Slingshot, I've had a Yamaha Majesty 400 scooter, then a Piaggio MP3 500 reverse trike leaning "scooter", then the Ryker. ALL of them had plenty of power for me, and the XG500 has same exact HP as the single cylinder Yamaha; 33.5 HP.
Cruising at 60 MPH is ideal for me.
About 20 months ago, I bought a brand new Ryker 600 2 cylinder, when I could have gotten a Ryker 900 3 cylinder for about $1500 more, even though money was not an issue at all. Reason: I do not ride fast, so a 47 HP Ryker was plenty of power.
Why did I but an XG500 when I was initially was looking for an XG750 or an XG750A when money was not an issue? Because a 2019 500 with only 638 miles was available, and 33.5 HP was good enough for my relatively low speed rides (even though I am quite heavy). Over a few short years, after having a Polaris Slingshot, I've had a Yamaha Majesty 400 scooter, then a Piaggio MP3 500 reverse trike leaning "scooter", then the Ryker. ALL of them had plenty of power for me, and the XG500 has same exact HP as the single cylinder Yamaha; 33.5 HP.
Cruising at 60 MPH is ideal for me.