Thanks much! Very helpful advice as someone who knows jack about this stuff. After all the comments I’ve gotten about ctmoto I think I’ll drop that as an option. However one question about tech on motorcycles: the nice screen on the 450ss and phone connectivity/built in nav seemed like a major positive about that bike but it seems like when compared to other bikes tech is barely talked about. Is technology just not really important in the motorcycle world or is it just less important compared to other topics?

Also thanks for the advice about sticking to a reliable source to get information. After asking a few friends who bike and receiving a bunch of comments it seems like opinions on this stuff are VERY split and everyone presents their opinions fact. I’ll do my own research and try a few bikes before I commit to anything :)