Last year I decided to buy a bike after 15+ years of not riding. I went to the msf training and bought a honda rebel. I rode the rebel for a little over a year. 4 days ago I trade it for a new o6 vulcan 500. The dealer made me a great deal, since he was making room for the 07´s. I have ridden it to work every day (6 miles one way) and yesterday took a 30 mile ride after work. It is the best bike that I have ever been on. I also considered a honda vlx and a yamaha v-star 650. I know that I made the right choice with the vulcan. Would recommend it to anyone.