Why are they not good? most make excellent starter bikes and will be pretty damn reliable. I know someone with and have rode on a KLR 650 which was very fun to throw around and very forgiving. Sure it lacks the styling you are after, but it should deliver just about everywhere else.. except perhaps top speed. The newer one (coming out in '08 I think) is supposed to have looks more suitable to your wishes.. but that will not really fit your situation seeing as you would have to buy it new... too bad.
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