Which Bike?

[Fem1]

Been looking at a Yamaha XJ600 diversion and a Kawasaki ER650A6S

Anyone got any advice on these two bikes?

Deb

[Fem1]

Oh i forgot the Suzuki Gladius too

[arry]

For what purpose really? General riding on Sunday or commuting etc? Are you just after a which is best of the two? What sort of budget do you have?

[Fem1]

It will be for when i pass my test and for everyday use plus travelling a bit further for weekends away...Not sure about budget ones i have been looking at are around £4000

[arry]

[Fem1]

I could possibly go a bit dearer if i wait till my hubby comes in on a Friday night full of drink....Ask him for anything and he just says 'OK'


Only joking....

Do you think i should maybe look for a cheaper bike with it being my first 'big bike'

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[Rogerborg]

I've yet to buy a bike that I couldn't afford to leave in a burning heap while whistling a happy tune.

But we're not on a rehearsal, get the bike that you want, not the one that other people recommend.

On those bikes, they're much of a muchness. All pretty sensible, built to a budget, with more performance than you can use legally in the UK, but not enough to keep a Power Ranger happy.

Y U NO consider CBF600, Fazer, Hornet, Street Triple, Monster?

Really, pick the one (or two, or three) that you like best, give it or them a try. Buy the one that fits, there's no clear one-bike-pwns-all winner, and they all have happy owners who bought the right bike for them.
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[Billo63]

4k is an awful lot of cash to splash out on any bike, let alone 1st bike.
As many will say - you will drop it, be it knocked over on your drive when stationery or God forbid have a smidsy of some description.

It is your money & are free to spend as you wish, but I would have though half of that budget for 1st bike combined with winter onset conditions to contend with would be a safer approach, but that's just MHO.

Whatever you decide, enjoy & be safe
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[DaveB]

Same budget as me this time last year and also on first big bike...I went with the Street Triple. Try and get some test rides (not always possible for new licence holders) and go from there. I took teh Triple out and loved it.
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[biker7]

I had an XJ6 - nice and smooth and typical Yamaha quality. However the torque of a twin is usually more exciting IMO. particularly pulling away in low gears. The ER6 is a great bike and for those who are not vertically challenged, the Versys which has the same engine, but more agressive styling. I would avoid paying too much unless you are very confident or rich! I agree with the comment above - you will drop it (just parking on a slight incline its all it takes!) A sporty option is the SV650 - great fun and very light. Bandits are too heavy IMO (I've had 2) Avoid fairings - a slight spill can do £1000 damage easily. Oh and fit crash bungs - worth the cost. Whatever you choose - have fun and start every ride!
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