V Twin 600's?

Thom · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Karma :

A mate of mine just passed his test and has about £2000 to spend on a bike, but he really wants a V twin as apposed to an IL4 which is the norm for new riders i'd say.

So i reccomended an Old monster, although he wants atleast a half fairing, preferebly full so the next obvious choice was an sv650 but he doesnt fancy the curvys and the pointies are a bit pricey.

So are there any other V twin 600's that i can reccomend as to be honest, i dont really know of any!
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

ER6. They may still be a bit on the pricey side though.
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Ducati 600ss?
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Honda Bros 650...
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Thom · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Karma :

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Should be able to get a pointy SV for £2k ok, I'd have thought.
TRX is worth considering (yes, I know it's neither 650 not a 'v', but your mate sounds a bit stupid for wanting a bike on such arbitrary selections. Smile

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Tango675 · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

Honda Deauville 650?

Ticks all the boxes and would be more than enough bike for a newbie.
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Jewell · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

pick up a mint TLS for 1.7k...ok its a 1 litre but with a gentle throttle hand,you should be ok....
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Tristan. · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2007 Karma :

If the only reason he doesnt want a curvy SV is looks then theres the V raptor, or hyosungs SV engined GT thing, comes naked or sporty looking.

chalky143 · Traffic Copper Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Karma :

Ducati 600 ss....i have one and i love it Very Happy

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