Al that´s a hard one, can´t go wrong with either one, the Honda´s parts are cheaper, more dealers, but the Valosia´s have a great reputation for being solid M/C´s, I wish I had your problem, personaly I lean towards the Honda, but if you decide on the Suzuki you´ll be just as happy, My choice is the 750cc Kawasaki Vulcan, do your research, but I think you´ll agree, it´s virtualy a no maintence bike, and 20 yrs in production, no bugs left traveler