I have limited riding experience (20k miles in 3 years) but I must say I am very pleased with my harley softail. I use my bike a lot like you describe, commuting and the occasional short trip, and have been very happy with it. It is comfortable and looks fine with large saddlebags. I haven't had any problems with it, and maintenance is easy.
I had a sportster before, and that was a good commuter bike. Not so great for two up riding, though. Overall I am a very happy harley owner. Whether you are looking for a bike like that, I don't know.
Of course, the second bike I would like to pick up is a sportbike, but I don't know if that would fit what you are looking for. No matter where you look, it's hard to find a poorly built bike these days.
I had a sportster before, and that was a good commuter bike. Not so great for two up riding, though. Overall I am a very happy harley owner. Whether you are looking for a bike like that, I don't know.
Of course, the second bike I would like to pick up is a sportbike, but I don't know if that would fit what you are looking for. No matter where you look, it's hard to find a poorly built bike these days.
