MJPTexas
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Well, for the difference in price you can buy a lot of options. I recently picked up a closeout on 2015 V7 Special and have been quite impressed with the bike. I've run it a fair way at 70-75 mph with no issues whatsoever. I did have the Biturbo shocks put on it (got a good deal on them) because the stock shocks on the Special (and the Stone V7 or V7II) really suck.
I'd go with the racer if she likes it. Adding a chrome tank to a different bike later will set you back nearly $1,000. How the bike looks is important to all of us, so if she wants a chrome tank she'll always have some buyer's remorse for not getting it. If she doesn't like the riding position with the clip-ons the Racer uses the same upper fork clamp as the other V7s. You can buy a riser & bar to put on the bike (about $200). The racer seat is superior to the other seats (another $200-$300).
Whatever you buy budget $1,000 for extras that you will want (luggage rack, new shocks, maybe a seat, windscreen). Will vary based upon which one you get.
Tough choice. Good luck.
I'd go with the racer if she likes it. Adding a chrome tank to a different bike later will set you back nearly $1,000. How the bike looks is important to all of us, so if she wants a chrome tank she'll always have some buyer's remorse for not getting it. If she doesn't like the riding position with the clip-ons the Racer uses the same upper fork clamp as the other V7s. You can buy a riser & bar to put on the bike (about $200). The racer seat is superior to the other seats (another $200-$300).
Whatever you buy budget $1,000 for extras that you will want (luggage rack, new shocks, maybe a seat, windscreen). Will vary based upon which one you get.
Tough choice. Good luck.