StDunko Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Thinking of buying a new bike, (selling my 1984 BMW K100, see Buy/Sell) and was wondering if anyone has suggestions/recomendations? I want something smaller/lighter than the old Beemer as I have to get the bike up a narrow alley and around a tight corner to get it into my back garden/shed. Am fed up with having to physically lift the rear end of the 250kg BMW to get it round the tight corner! Ideally looking for something in the 250cc to 500cc range, prefer the naked look, not a racing bike as prefer to ride around sat comfortably rather than leaning forwards all the time. Not bothered about speed, more concerned with comfort. Looking to spend between £3k and £6K, ideally for a brand new bike. Thinking Honda CB500F or perhaps something even smaller. Suggestions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 21 September, 2013 Share Posted 21 September, 2013 Thinking of buying a new bike, (selling my 1984 BMW K100, see Buy/Sell) and was wondering if anyone has suggestions/recomendations? I want something smaller/lighter than the old Beemer as I have to get the bike up a narrow alley and around a tight corner to get it into my back garden/shed. Am fed up with having to physically lift the rear end of the 250kg BMW to get it round the tight corner! Ideally looking for something in the 250cc to 500cc range, prefer the naked look, not a racing bike as prefer to ride around sat comfortably rather than leaning forwards all the time. Not bothered about speed, more concerned with comfort. Looking to spend between £3k and £6K, ideally for a brand new bike. Thinking Honda CB500F or perhaps something even smaller. Suggestions anyone? Suzuki SV650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 21 September, 2013 Author Share Posted 21 September, 2013 Cheers, Waterside. I have a Suzuki dealership about 1 min walk from my house, plus managed to sell the BMW K100 a few weeks ago and sold my BMW 635csi earlier today, so have a big wadge of cash burning a hole in my pocket. Just googled the SV650, looks great from the front, why do so many modern bike have such ugly front ends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 19 October, 2013 Share Posted 19 October, 2013 Sounds like you want a Yamaha xj6. Bit more expensive than a Suzuki probably, but they look and feel much more refined and classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 19 October, 2013 Share Posted 19 October, 2013 XJ6 isn't a bad shout. How about a Kawasaki ER6 or one of the new Honda CB500s? I'm considering a 500X myself... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 20 October, 2013 Author Share Posted 20 October, 2013 Am currently erring towards the Honda CBR500R (rather than the naked version I was first drawn to). Good reviews and enough power for me and I think it looks great, modern engine good economy, ABS etc. I does help that there is a Honda main dealer less than a mile from my house. The SV650 is getting on a bit now and I have heard that the build quality is not brilliant, but will try and book a test ride to see what I think. Or could go for the KTM Duke 390, but again I've heard concerns about build quality. The XJ6 and ER6 are not that much smaller or lighter than my old BMW, so don't really fancy them. Plus would have to go 2nd hand as I couldn't afford them new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 21 October, 2013 Share Posted 21 October, 2013 What about the proposed new 'gull wing' Yamaha ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterside.saint Posted 17 November, 2013 Share Posted 17 November, 2013 What about the proposed new 'gull wing' Yamaha ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 17 November, 2013 Share Posted 17 November, 2013 Just announced Yamaha MT07 looks like it could fit the bill? Less lairy than the 09 and rumoured to be only CB money... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 17 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 17 November, 2013 Just announced Yamaha MT07 looks like it could fit the bill? Less lairy than the 09 and rumoured to be only CB money... Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk yeah it looks pretty good, i cant seem to find how much it is going to cost though. If it is around 6k it may fit my needs perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersfield Saint Posted 18 November, 2013 Share Posted 18 November, 2013 I only skim-read Motorcycle News last week but I think the rumour is closer to £5500 which would be a bargain (if it's any good of course) Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 21 November, 2013 Author Share Posted 21 November, 2013 According to this MCN vid it'll be under £5k? I can't believe that will be the case. Plus they say 165kg dry, but on the Yamaha website it says 179kg dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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