I feel your pain. When I bought mine I flipped between the blue/silver and the black/gray. I told the stealership to get the blue/silver cleaned up as I was on my way to pick it up. When I got there the red/black was sitting next to it and I changed my mind. Had to change all the paperwork, but glad I did. I get soooo many compliments on it. I love the metalflake in the black! I was hesitant at first because my oldest son also has an 05 red/black, but it's kind of cool having the same scooter! regardless, you can't go wrong with either one. Go look at them both together and take your pick. You will know which one when you see it, kind of like picking out a dog! HA HA