What Old Classic Bike?

[2E]

I really want to get a classic bike again, i classify 'classic' as pre-80s really.. but would take an 80's bike all the same.. my CD250 just doesen't cut it after coming down from a CB750 (79)


The CD's a lovely bike in all respects, but its light and nimble and i feel 'safer' and more in control of heavier bikes...

So heres the question, what old classic bike/s should i look at upgrading to??

I love my Hondas.. purely for the reliability and easy to get parts, but could be tempted by other japanese brands or even british bikes should they arise..

im not a fan of 2 strokes either...

General sort of bike i like are the muscle bikes.. or the real vintage looking machines like the Dnper or Cossack sort of bikes.. wide fenders and wheels... etc etc


So... recommendations??
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Rides: 1980 Honda CX500

[Blau Zedong]

The best 70's bikes are 2T's, but if you must then Suzuki or Kawasaki made some good UJM's. I'm thinking stuff like the GS750 and 1000 and the Z650 and Z1000. Both of which are miles better than the CB750. The XS650 is nice too, especially in it's A and B incarnation where it looks like an RD350B on steroids.
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[bikedemon99]

I know exactly where your coming from, I love retro bikes and at present riding a CD250U and although I am always looking for another retro I cant find fault with the little honda apart from lack of power but you ride to what youve got, Ive considered all sorts from pan europian to jawa to suzuki LS650 to C15 to zephyr to ect ect ect and at the end of the day if its a motorcycle thats all that really counts, good luck and I know Ive been no help but let us know what you get
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Another vote for the XS650, but if you want something bigger, how about a nice BMW R100RS?

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7_91IQIF4-c/SbNvqZJPzOI/AAAAAAAACKQ/Ra2yqslZ06E/s400/bmw-r100rs-1977-poster.jpg
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Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[dextersaurus]

Royal Enfield Bullet 350/500.

I love my grandad's one

Dunc

[Muscle Bike Rider]

I've always liked the old Honda 400/4 supersport, in yellow. Always said I'd get one when I passed my test just as a classic collectors bike to ride to shows on.
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Previously Known As A5tra_G
Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[craigs23]

[The Shaggy D.A.]

I almost put 400/4 instead of the Beemer - love the exhaust.

https://www.hoc.org.uk/gallery/bikes/CB400-4.jpg
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Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[stinkwheel]

GS thou? I don't like suzukis but that's two hands full of big, rorty, 70's aircooled motorbike.

Laverda Jota is a fairly meaty bit of kit too.

Late model Norton Commando?

Another CB750?
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Muscle Bike Rider]

Yup, would have to be origonal
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Previously Known As A5tra_G
Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[dextersaurus]

https://seshdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/2008-royalenfield-bullet350a.jpg

I've not got any pics, but i shall get them

Lovely bike.

Mind you, my CG is still faster than it.

Dunc

[Dr. DaveJPS]

pah if you have to have an RE get either an original bullet (slightly better made) or a meteor.

+1 for a MK3 commando

https://www.yorkshirenortonownersclub.org.uk/admin/pics/JPGNorton.jpg
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[dextersaurus]