Think you should get what you want, all I can say about these 2 bikes is the handling charecteristics, the honda will most likely be a little more difficult in cornering, due to the aluminum frame. I would go with with either, only down side with yamaha is the blue plastic which scratches and does not hold up as well by being blue. Other than that, both are fine choices. I would not get to hung up on it, but I would lean toward the Yama if you can. Just dont get something that is ragged out. I love Honda power, but Yama has better handling which I would rather have, cause it is a matter of just a twist for the most part.