Naked vs faired

[Rob711]

Which is better. seriously...
It's my first bike but money for repairs in not an issue if i dropped a faired bike.
I just don't know if i like the nakeds but if i get a few good reasons to get one it might sway my desicion... which would be nice... because i've heard theyre cheaper
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[Reppyboyo]

Whatever you prefer really.

If you drop a naked it will cost less on repairs obviously, but you will lack wind protection for long jorneys.
If you do alot of motorway miles a naked bike may not be for you.

I find naked more fun tho, a much greater sence of speed also.

[matty49]

Faired everyday, anyday, personal choice tho at the end of the day.

bandit 600 or a gixxer1000... i know which i would go for

[truslack]

I'd say naked, but its a personal choice IMO.
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[Swipe]

naked all the way
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[timjim]

i like my bikes like my women...naked!!!!For rain and wind protection,id have said faired but try and get "plastics" off to do a service!!!! ,i still prefer naked bikes even after 25 years of riding and the last 10 years of all year long riding.Tim

[Giffer2]

I said naked once, then rode several bikes naked and faired and found that the faired was soooo much nicer to ride longer distances and when it's windy.
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[Jayd]

Semi faired - The best of both worlds?

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[iloveriding]

This Really is a good question, I am looking at getting a commuter, I have looked around a lot. I have decided on a Bandit,
There are a couple for me to pick from.
Fist is a Faired Silver 650, It has about 15k on the clock and a price of £2999.00 its a 02 model,
Second Is a Blue 06 600 cc Faired with about 20k on the clock with a price of £2500.
And last there is a un-faired Teal colour o6 bike with 14 miles on the clock, It has Suzuki warrantee left,. The last owner bought the bike rode it home then to the doctors who told him his results he is epileptic and would no longer be able to drive untill he has had some time with out a fit or something like that. The price of this 1 is £3500.00 All prices include a years road tax.
They are all in stunning condition
What would you do?
Tony
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[Jayd]

Well, I would get quotes on each bike for insurance - You'd be suprised at the different prices for different years - Some newer bikes are cheaper than older ones for me! Also, when it comes to renewing tax, the 650 will cost more. But other than that, I would go off condition, service history and any receipts.

[Hairy Ben]

Don't forget, if you do decided on a naked bike, you can buy small screens/fly screens to mount on the headlight fixings that will take the edge off windblast on longer journeys.
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[iloveriding]

ooh dear, I am so confused what one to get as a second bike, the newer one colour Teal is a stunner, Its got less than 20miles on the clock , Full paper work Only ridden twice BTW did I say the colour is stunning? £3500??
Ruled out the blue faired one.
And then the silver one 2002 model with 15k miles on the clock with fairing at just under £3000.
decision's X's 2..
Oh Dear Oh Dear, Got to tell them my decision on Tuesday.
Insurance quotes are the same.
I'm getting a head ache,
At lease the wife knows what she wants.
BTW I will be keeping my GV650 to use for longer trips.
Tony
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[Giffer2]

I'd go for the 06 plated bike myself.
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[Hairy Ben]

[tash]

bandit price seems a bit high ..i have a 650k5 paid £3200 3 weeks ago..had 2600 miles on it..ive done1100 in last 3 weeks .tis silver too..i love it..all depends what you want to do i suppose..mine seems pretty stable at 130 with fairing...my head wobbles a bit though

[Keir]

im beginning to hate my bandit. 60 miles a day on motorways on a naked bike takes its toll. I will probably be changing for a faired bike soon. If my commute was smaller roads it probably wouldnt be as much of a problem.
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[krebsy]

I changed from commuting on a Naked Divvy to a faired ZZR-600. So much better, so little wind resistance now.

K.
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[iloveriding]

Early Bird and all that, The Un-faired Teal stunning colour Bandit, Went to Bridge Motorcycles to finalize the deal for the Suzuki Intruder C800 and I had made my mind up, I was going to have the Teal beautifully coloured naked Bandit.
When I got there, Money in hand and guess what???? The Teal Bandit Sold yesterday.
SOOBB SOOBB.
The wife is happy though. And I have now gone for the Silver fully faired Bandit.
Tony
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[scol1]

Naked all the way.................

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[iloveriding]

Well here she is
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[Louise]

I prefer naked.
I dont like the bike with big fairings, but the newer ones look nice

[tonshar]

I agree with you Louise but I will admit its a lovely bike to ride and very good condition for its age.

Roll on Tuesday as thats when I get my bike
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