u/King_Killem_Jr

I'm searching for a new instrument that I will be able to take with me on hikes or wherever I go. I love the warm, rich, and full tones in woodwinds and flutes but I know very little beyond typical concert instruments. I'm looking for a ~$50 alto recorder with those warm/rich/full and as little windy/wooshy tone as possible. If there is a particular example of this outside my price range please let me know.

One that I like right now is the "Aulos 509 B Symphony Alto/Treble Recorder"

Needs:

Motorcycle/scooter

USA street legal and available

Affordable <$2000 (ideally <1500)

Great gas milage

Can comfortably go 55mph speed limit (so maybe not a 125cc?)

Comfortable for daily riding (6'1")

Good reliability

ABS

Nice to have:

Fuel injected

straightforward maintenance

Cheap insurance

Used is ok to save money

I was looking at the z500 but I can't justify the price, lower fuel efficiency, and insurance cost right now. Maybe some day.

I've recently decided I will get my motorcycle endorsement and I'm looking for a good beginner bike. I do actually have a lot of experience with dirt bikes, lots of miles on my ebike, and thousands of miles cycling in total. I also drive a manual car with a sporty transmission so I'm very used to that aspect.

Some qualities I'm really looking for:

300-450cc, works for highway riding.

ideally great handling, light weight (<~385 wet), I've heard low center of gravity is also important,

going to be getting a used bike, something with good reliability (I don't want a money pit),

6'1" inseam is 33"

more interested in a somewhat sporty ride that connects me to the road rather than a luxury touring ride. Comfort isn't necessarily a bad thing necessarily ofc.

To elaborate on the sportyness I like the feeling of precision, lots of responsiveness.

The closest thing I've heard people talk about is the ktm duke 390 but I'm seeing it is a premium bike (not really looking to spend money on fancy electronics besides abs) however, there are people saying it's not reliable and ends up sitting needing repairs.