[Sirius Lee]

You will get over 200,000 relatively care free miles out of the Honda. And as for looks - it’s the 21st Century. In ten years the Honda may look silly, but in twenty it will look like a classic. Nobody looks at a 2001 PT Cruiser nowadays and says “Wow, what a classic car!”

[martin_fierro]

Thanks! You make some interesting points. I never thought of the PT Cruiser angle.

OTOH, the PT Cruiser was always an underpowered, form-over-substance POS. I'm not sure the latest iteration of Indian has that problem.

As I’m 55, this would probably be the last bike I’d ever own. I want to ride, too, not wrench. Reliability and low maintenance are key.

Or better to stick with the "Old Bike"?

• PLUSSES:
  • 1100cc V-twin, liquid-cooled
  • Has about 23,000 miles on it — over 14 years averages out to 1,645 miles/yr riding
  • Has old-school look, good amount of chrome
  • Great Honda fit & finish, including “blue-proof” exhausts
  • It’s fully paid for
• MINUSES:
  • Undersized gas tank
  • Engine strains > 65 mph (typical V-twin lack of high-end)
  • A little lean on features (no radio or other electronic items)