S2000....motorcycles=donorcycles...

 

Come on with that nonsense. If you live by that premise you shouldn't have been "going 145 with the top down". Better off with a Volvo or better yet just stay indoors and don't experience life.

To the original poster, If you have the means get both. Otherwise I would go with the s2000. I unfortunately at the time could not have both and therefore had to sell my YZF600 to get the s2000. Sure the motorcycles are great for that adrenaline rush and "king of the road" feel (performance wise). Otherwise its a hassle with motorcycles because you can't just get up and go. THere's a ritual like putting on your leathers, helmet, gloves, boots. Then clean your visor, check your brake lines and speedometer cables. Check the air pressure in your tires. Etc. Etc....where as with the s2000 you just turn the key, push the "fun" button and go (well maybe you would be better off checking you tire pressure also ).

I've had almost as much fun in my s2000 as I've had with my bike. I definitely miss the acceleration of the bike, but the s2000 delivers about 8/10ths of the motorcycle driving experience.

Hope this helps. And best of luck to you!!

 

That's BS! TRC2;It's a matter of how much effort you want to put into becoming proficient and safe on a bike. The big lesson is to stay within your abilities. If you can afford both look into the purchase of a learner bike, take it slow and get some training. If you have ridden in the past, find a bike that you dig and can handle. Drop by this sites M/C forum and the folks there can help you pick a bike or answer any more of your questions.

 

statistically motorcycles are extremely dangerous. I know people around here who drive totally drunk in their big trucks. It has nothing to do with the skill of the motorcyclist if you run across one of these idiots. It is true that they could hit your s2000 but at least you would have a lot more protection.My fear on a motorbike is not getting killed but getting paralysed. Is it worth it? You have to ask yourself.But even the most skilful motorcyclist is in danger on roads populated by the drunk and the underskilled car drivers.

My choice S2000 and I pray my son chooses the same.

 

Getting back to TRC2's question. I bought a New Cruiser Motorcycle a little over a year ago. I rode it to South Dakota from the west coast of Coos Bay, Oregon. Moral of that story? That was 5 months ago and my ass still twitches with memories of pain whenever I go out to the garage and see it. I bought a new suzuka blue 2 months ago and my bike is just sitting there. I'll probably end up selling it this spring because I wouldn't miss it, but on rare occasions, which doesn't justify me hanging on to it. The S2000 can give me music while I'm on 4 wheels and a smile that never ends. I'm 45 and the open air feeling the S gives is absolutely unbelievable. Dakota

 

during my month of trauma surgery, those riding motorcycles died. those in car accidents w/ belts didn't. i try and convince all my friends to stay away. ask any trauma surgeon, and they will tell you the same.

 

Buy both if you have the means.

Bought my S Nov. 2001, Bought my bike May 2002. The S is great, the closest to bike as you will find in a car. But it is still..... not a bike.

 

Stay inside....don't even drive a car...my goodness, they are dangerous ..just like red meat..!

Or live a little and Buy both, and wear safety gear (that alone would probably eliminate 50% of those so called "trauma" cases)

I love sports cars, but nothing is like riding a motorcycle in the mountains...I will take the risk

20 years on the Street with a motorcycle, still have all my organs intact. Lucky I guess.

I only crash on the track now

George
02 Spa
02 VFR
98 CRV

 

Tough choice. Everything everyone's said makes sense.

Me and my bike were hit by a car a number of years ago. I spent 14 days in the hospital and somehow managed to survive. I've tried to ride since but I find myself paralyzed by fear. I think I lost my nerve for motorcycles in the hospital, and you can't ride scared. Still, whenever I think about riding, I wish I still could.

My S2000 is the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels, but I really enjoyed my bike too.

 

If I had to choose just one for sunny days, it would be the motorcycle hands down.

I have had bikes since I was a kid (see my avatar). I sold my BMW touring bike right after my wife and I got married and had kids. I got back into riding a few years back - I really thought that the convertibles I had (Miata and a 'vette) were as much fun. Wrong! It saw sunny and 55 yesterday, the S2000 stayed under the car cover and I rode both bikes - about 200 miles on the curvy backroads on TN. I stopped back at the house and swapped bikes just because I had not been on the VTX in a while.

Bikes are cheaper to buy and insure and more fun. Easier to take trips in the car and of course there is the top you can put up if caught in the rain

A new 1800c VTX can be had at a discount Honda dealer for right at $10k. Around 100 hp and 100 pound-feet of torque makes for an awesome ride. Not the worlds best 2-up bike. Spend $15-16k for a GL1800 'wing for 2-up comfort and long distance riding. They REALLY handle well for a touring bike too.

Note that with just about ANY bike, save out a few hundred bucks for an aftermarket seat. Almost without exception the stock seats are just too poorly made for much riding.

If you have not taken an rider course, be sure to take the AMA riding course and later the experienced rider course. Heck, even if you have taken a course in the past re-take both. It is cheap (Honda will even give you the money back) and well worth it for the refresher.

Dennis