I am think of buying this bike from a friend, I have viewed the YT for the evaluations... Any comments or insights?

 Footrest with good size rubber feet. Comfortable foot rest.

A well regarded adventure-styled sport tourer.  If most your riding will be on roads, but you want a more upright seating position than a sports bike, I think it's a good choice.

 

Anecdotally, not quite as reliable as a Honda Africa Twin or Versys 650, but the Triumph triple is a great ride and sounds glorious.  I had the 955cc triple, and loved it.

 

If you are doing lots of city riding, or some off road, probably not ideal .... it's quite top heavy.

 

A complete, dealer service history is essential.  It's also not a bike for a beginner, or as a step up from a Scoopy.  The Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys X300 would be a better choice for anyone without big bike experience.

 

2 hours ago, Kinnock said:

A well regarded adventure-styled sport tourer.  If most your riding will be on roads, but you want a more upright seating position than a sports bike, I think it's a good choice.

 

Anecdotally, not quite as reliable as a Honda Africa Twin or Versys 650, but the Triumph triple is a great ride and sounds glorious.  I had the 955cc triple, and loved it.

 

If you are doing lots of city riding, or some off road, probably not ideal .... it's quite top heavy.

 

A complete, dealer service history is essential.  It's also not a bike for a beginner, or as a step up from a Scoopy.  The Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys X300 would be a better choice for anyone without big bike experience.

 

Thanks for the insights.  My first choice would have been the Honda CB500X, however this has more umph... Rode a KZ 750 back in my college days.

 

This was the choice,,,

5 minutes ago, Rhys said:

This was the choice,,,

Good choice Honda cb500x