I'm definitely going with the 900 because I prefer to have the power available to me if I need it, rather than need it but not have it.

I'm imagining that most of us like gear. What sort of gear are you looking at for your Ryker? Right now, I'm looking into helmets. Something in a flat black with Sena Bluetooth built in. I'm hoping to ride with a buddy or three from time to time, so communication would be nice. From what I'm readin...

The dealer I am talking to up in Baltimore told me they're getting their first Rykers in January and they put me on their mailing list. Can't wait to drop in and have a look for myself, sit on it to see how it feels.

Hi All, My name is Jay. I'm 48, and I live in the Maryland suburbs of DC. I'm looking to pick up a Ryker 900 in the spring or summer of next year. I'm a new rider, like... a total noob. I've only ever been a passenger on a motorcycle, and that was when I was a kid. I was never interested in two-whee...