Is trading a '97 Yamaha Virago XV535 for a late nineties Honda Magna a good trade?

The Yamaha is mine and its in pristine condition, no rust, very clean, starts up every time no issues, the Magna is my friends bike but he wants something alittle smaller and i want something alittle bigger, the Virago has around 12000 miles and the Magna has around 7600 miles. The Honda has also been sitting in a garage for a few years. What would the Pro's and Con's be for this trade?

stanly s2009-03-18T13:18:54Z

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your friends Magna prob wont start up after sitting that long.
My pers oppinion the Magna is a superior bike (water cooled, 6sp, v4, 750cc, shaft drive)
Both cruiser style, Honda def. faster.

Anonymous2009-03-18T13:26:07Z

you have a decent little bike,but its a little bike and not very powerful.The Honda is also a nice bike and after a carb job,new battery and tires should be great. I would make the trade.