u/0_Dark_30Kraken

Hey All!

I'm looking to own my 1st bike! I took the MSF course back in 2020. I've been riding since before that on a few different bikes:

Vulcan 750 (owned this for a summer and sold it back to the owner)
Softail 1500 ( a litle over whelming if I'm being honest)
Sportster 883 (most time spent on this one)

My issue is that I'm new, haven't owned a bike to ride consistently, and now that I'm divorced, newly single, and looking for a new hobby to meet some new people, I figure a motorcycle will cure the itch.

Things I've learned about my riding style:

I'm new, so cautious but not scared
I don't like super speed (80mph is fine for me)
The Sportster taught me that I'd like a fairing and maybe forward controls

I'm 5'10" 250lbs and live on the outskirts of a urban area. RDU, NC.

I'm leaning heavily towards the Scout Sport (1200), but also considering other styles like the scrambler. I want to be able to ride about 1000 miles in a day without totally killing myself. What are some things that you would've wanted to know before signing the line? What things went into consideration when choosing a bike? How's the maintenance and ownership cost of a Scout when compared to similar rides?