In 2006 we purchased a used Honda Rebel 250 for my better half. She learned to ride the bike but hated shifting, too distracting for her. She wanted a Ridley motorcycle because it had an automatic transmission, but they were way too expensive. The next year we sold the Rebel and purchased a Yamaha Vino 125. She loves it. It is an automatic, runs 65mph wide open, gets 90 mpg, and is perfect to ride around town. Since purchasing the Vino I have still been on the hunt for a nice used Ridley. After almost 4 years of searching I found a 2006 Bobber for sale with 42 original miles on it. It has a 750cc engine with the CVT automatic transmission. Factory custom paint and the optional polished engine. The bike was right over $21,000 when originally purchased. She sat on the bike and immediately wanted it. I rode it, we loaded it in the truck, paid $5,000 for it, and headed home. The bike is the size of a 3/4 scale Harley Softail. Now we just need to sell the Vino. :thumbsup:
