A week ago, I sold my 2015 SR400 for an offer I couldn't refuse and put the money toward this brand new NX500. The weather has been very cooperative in my area and I've been able to get it through 300 miles commuting to work, and doing my best to do a proper break-in otherwise.
I put nearly 13k miles on my SR. It wasn't the fastest, but it got me to work for years reliaby and took me on some amazing multi-day road adventures. I'll certainly miss the charm of the 400 thumper and novelty of being kickstart only, but I think dailying an SR through even rain and freezing cold has earned me the smoothness of the NX (in comparison) and electric start.
This was the SR earlier this year.
That looks really cool. It makes me want to learn how to ride.
You really should! I encourage everyone who can afford the time to go take the MSF beginners course (or equivalent wherever you are in the world), even if they don't plan on riding. I think it makes you more aware as a driver, and it is good fun anyway!
It's a slippery slope! That was my mindset when I took the class, and now I ride almost daily. :)