which bike?

[nurseynoo]

I've been thinking about buying a new bike & I quite like the Kawasaki ER-6f ABS and the Honda CB 600F hornet I was wanting some advice on what you think is the better bike of the two, any thoughts?

[Itchy]

Hornet is better , got 2 more cylinders , hell its just a naked CBR600 sort of,

But you sure you 'need' a new bike ? , your CBF500 is more than capable of fast riding, if an old 210kilo NTV shaft drive goodness can keep up with 600 sports ... then go figure, but

alas your money your choice.
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[nurseynoo]

The ER-6 does look a smart bike didn't realise the hornet had two more cylinders though.

[nurseynoo]

Forgive me for my ignorance but whats a 210 kilo NTV shaft drive Itchy

[Itchy]

oh yeah you didn't see it at Squires,

I currently ride an NTV650 '93 reg , Honda bike , its 53 BHP (optimistic) weighs 210 kilos , handles like a bus , has poor brakes and catches fire every now and again. It does not have a chain it uses shaft drive which is heavy and robs 10% of the power.

Your CBF500 carries 58bhp , chain drive is 180kilos handles better brakes better and is generally a better bike ,

Thus your bike is quite capable of mixing it with 600 super sports if my slower heavier fatter badly damaged bike can mix it with the bigger boys your current bike defo can, but as said I don't know your motives for a new bike,

my motives are sports touring and faster weekend ride outs.

I'm not sure of your motives ,
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[nurseynoo]

My motives are a newer bike that's all! like the Hondas but I've also aquired a taste for the Kawasaki's smart bikes look well built as well as the Honda's. Just wanted some different views on which would be the better bike with having limited knowledge on different makes of bikes.
No I didn't see your bike at squires Itchy just heard about it from reading different posts from people off the forum. Thanx for the advice non the less and it would be interesting to read other peopes views on what they think.

[gypsyjackson]

[JonB]

Get the Hornet, more fun for your money.
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[nurseynoo]

Yeah the 0% finance sounds good the ER-6f'S look a smart looking bike but been looking at the spec on the hornet & it has a 16 valve DOHC inline-4 engine as compared to the ER-6 which has DOHC 8 valves.

[nurseynoo]

Good luck with your DAS gypsy jackson hope you find the bike you like!

[gypsyjackson]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Hornet 6 FTW. Much more fun than the ER6!IMO prettier too
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[Reppyboyo]

I useing an ER-6F for a hire bike whilst my own (Triumph Speed Four) is in repair.

I find it comfortable, easy to ride, but boring.
It hasnt got brilliant acceleration, but the power is smooth and predictable.

Im not used to having a bolt upright position, so I find slow speed a little unsettling.

I would say a Hornet.
Move value for money and alot of aftermarket options.
Also solidly reliable.

[nurseynoo]

What are the triumph's like to ride reppyboyo are they very reliable? I know a biker who's got a kawasaki and he says that the bill quality on the kawasaki's are better than the Honda's is that true?

[nurseynoo]

Yeah your right gypsyjackson the ER-6 does have a 4-stroke paralled twin engine. I've been reading about the maximum power output on both of the bikes and it says that the ER-6 has a maximum output of 53kw (72.1 PS) / 8,500rpm. Then it says that the Honda Hornet maximum output 95bhp @ 12,000rpm.
What does PS mean as compared to bhp which is the better of the two?

[Reppyboyo]

I love my Speedy, very stable and an amazing ride.
Bit uncomfortable on the knees after a while though.

I cant comment on reliability has I havent had mine long, but it hasnt skipped a beat.
Yet, as far as I know Triumphs are as reliable as Jap bikes.

I dont know about the build quality.

Apparently the ER-6 is 71HP.
The hornet is better.

Whats your budget by the way?

[nurseynoo]

Triumphs are really smart bikes but are they more expensive than 600cc Honda's or Kawasakis when bought new.
My budget at the moment is about £7,000 which is the most I will spend on a bike at this moment in time.

[Reppyboyo]

£7000? Lucky.

Personally I wouldnt buy brand new, you loose too much money right off the bat.

[nurseynoo]

yeah was thinking that but you have to be careful with who's had the bike before you as well, they could have hammered it.

[Reppyboyo]

Yea that is the risk you take, but on the flip side you could end up with a gem.

Just shop around really, you should find a good deal on either bike.
I would think the insurance would be pretty good on them also.

[pwntifex]

Remember that the Hornet is significantly more expensive to insure than the ER6.
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[froggeh]

Well there's only one out of thiose 2 I would pick

I like the look of the Kawa, but I think it's a bit more suited to the female rider (exlcluding the insane ones such as Fran), Its really small, and petite. I doubt it's as well built as the honda either.

But obviously I am biased. I loved my 1999 model, so much that in the end when I got a bit of cash recently, I ultimately plumped for the new model.

Its a great bike. Easy to ride. Comfy riding position, and more pokey than anything in it's class.

[froggeh]

Oh and I just noticed your budget - Seriously test ride the new model... Sweet

[BanditBitch]