Started riding about 4 years ago on my 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700s. Tons of fun, but not too good for going distances 2-up. Did a ton of research, rode/sat on a ton if different bikes, and fell in love with the Nomad. Finally found the perfect one for me. It's a 2007. only had 10,170 miles, and owned by a retired airline mechanic. The bike is perfect and runs like a dream. My Honda would really be working to take mountain passes at 70, on this bike it's effortless!