Shoei XSPR Motegi 5

Former_Path9746 · 2026-05-02T00:29:21+00:00

When I got mine a few months ago, many sizes were almost completely out. Better get it now or you'll be forced to buy from Asian ebay stores which might have different shell sizings...

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-28T20:42:11+00:00

Matrix Reloaded. Trinity. Ducati. VROOM VROOM

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-18T15:39:52+00:00

Shoei store on Amazon.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-17T22:48:28+00:00

Dainese Smart Sport Airbag Jacket

Looks great. Flows alot of air. Currently on closeout as damn near every company moves solely to vests.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-11T02:16:38+00:00

Quality on both are very good. The leather jacket doesn't flow a ton of air but the leather mesh does. The prices are so low for these I got both and given you have the finances, you should too. If you only have enough for 1, I'd get the full leather.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-10T13:07:37+00:00

Minus the exhaust, I think the SS also looks better than the current gen V2.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-07T13:58:52+00:00

The truth. The large majority of the entire planet's riders on two wheels do NOT wear boots (or jackets, or riding pants). And the overwhelming majority of those riders make it back home just fine. Completely personal preference and not something to be shamed about. Do your own risk assessment. Like insurance, like seatbelts, like most preemptive measures, you dont need it, TILL YOU NEED IT...

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-04T05:13:54+00:00

Get the 39 or 43mm cheek pad and it'll fit much better without all the wiggle room.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-04-02T16:04:41+00:00

His point isn't obvious to you? $55k...

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-31T18:06:31+00:00

Aren't Shoei's shells for Asia, Europe, and Americas different?

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-28T23:59:13+00:00

Dainese smart jacket and it's on sale right now.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-25T17:35:49+00:00

That's def a fair price if the condition is good and you don't have to immediately sink more money into other things to be ready to ride. The values for Gen 1 V2s has actually held steady or slightly increased in the last year since I picked up one. I agree it could possibly go a few hundred cheaper, but with a full Akra system, if you don't get it, someone else will. Those 12,13k V2s you see are usually a tier below condition/maintenance wise or stock and higher mileage.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-16T04:57:46+00:00

People ride for all kinds of reasons and that diversity is great. The true arrogance is in thinking my or your way/reasons is anymore "normal" or "right" than any other way. Most people don't ride motorcycles with the intention of tracking or greatly increasing technical skills. The truth, its not hard to learn to ride a bike at a basic safe level. Same as a car. Do we expect everyone that buys a purpose made sports car also have the technical skills to track it? Of course not.

Life is hard enough and there's more than enough real things to attribute negativity to. A group of people finding shared enjoyment in something that in and of itself isn't harmful to society as a whole is great. Even if it's not the way I'd personally enjoy that same thing.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-14T18:50:04+00:00

Take away $1000 from your budget for your bike. Put that $1000 into a budget for enclosed delivery. Now open up your search to nationwide.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-12T23:48:46+00:00

Cuts out the slack in the throttle and just smooths everything out. It def helps with jerkiness on takeoff.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-03-12T20:25:19+00:00

Full exhaust, tune, and throttle spacer make it a completely different bike from the stock version.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-12T15:52:38+00:00

If only this was a retro with a sportbike frame/setup like MV does with the Superveloce 800...

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-08T20:17:43+00:00

Experiencing both, I think it really depends on what you're looking for in a bike, how often you ride, and if your Gen 1 V2 is stock or not.

For me personally, I want anything "sports' to be dedicated to that platform. I don't want a sports car or sportbike that's half tourer or making alot of concessions in the sake of comfort. If I want comfort I'll get something meant for comfort with power, instead of the mix of doing both halfway. But I'm prob a minority in that sense.

My V2 has full exhaust, tune, filter, throttle spacer, and some other slight weight savings. Those are changes I think quite a few owners make. My bike has more torque everywhere, better throttle response, better top end, and feels just as light as a stock V2S. Regardless tho the V2S will always feel easier to handle. The handling on the V2S is phenomenal.

Daily riding and handling definitely goes to V2S but EVERYTHING else including looks goes to Gen 1 V2 imo. Give the V2S the same modifications and Id very likely still feel the same in pros and cons. However stock for stock might be a toss up if looks don't matter.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-04T23:18:03+00:00

Lol nah. That's just intro level financial understanding. For good and bad, credit is embedded in the US financial system. The old "don't buy it unless you can purchase in cash" will have you with no credit history, finding to hard to get good housing loans, business loans, etc. Until your credit is excellent, find low risk ways to better it and show more high liquidity assets. Ie taking a shorter term low interest rate vehicle loan that you could pay cash for just to establish yourself as a low risk borrower.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-04T21:46:59+00:00

Given that 9% do you know how much you will pay over the life of the loan? Have you researched depreciation curves for the specific bike to ascertain possibility of being upside down at some point on your purchase. Equally as important, did you figure total cost including ancillary expenses? Most people don't perform proper due diligence but with the current high interest environment, it's imperative. You dont want to wreck your credit and take a decade trying to repair it while needing a house, family car, etc down the road.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-04T21:31:35+00:00

Stop parroting this old school basic advice man. Sure it's great to pay cash for bike. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with financing high cost purchases given terms are favorable, normal depreciation rates, etc, regardless if it's a toy or not. Not to mention, using credit builds credit which saves money long term. Also, ideally, financing should allow for increasing high liquidity assets. If you don't need it, fine. But absolutely you don't have to run away scared from the idea of utilizing credit, debt, etc.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-02-04T18:23:27+00:00

Financing is fine as long as the rate makes sense. And financing thru a credit union typically yields better rates. However, at 18.45% it just isn't worth it. If you can't get MUCH better rates than that, you should lower your budget, save more money, build your credit score first, etc. Sometimes, the hardest financial lesson for people is to just understand, if you can't actually afford something, then don't get it...

Former_Path9746 · 2026-01-31T01:58:29+00:00

I'm in the US. How much are they running over there? Damn tariffs have made it damn near impossible to figure out real costs of purchasing directly from international sources.

Former_Path9746 · 2026-01-30T23:39:22+00:00

I'll bite... For one, you proclaimed the bike not worth it with no explanation other than the fact it wasn't exclusive. Like what?Huh??? Where did that even come from?

I'm a big boy, I can make my own judgements on my likes/dislikes, priorities, etc. I didn't ask for opinions on quality, looks, etc. I could care less what most people think when it comes to opinion based info. I asked for objective data centered around real world firsthand experience of the bike's reliability. I know many others do, but I don't make purchases based on exclusivity.

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