wind on big bikes

[Jonny491]

Hi guys at the minute I ride a honda cbr 125 but I'm doing my full test soon and getting a bandit 600 or a hornet 600 and I'm just wondering when riding big bikes do you still get blown about everywhere? Just because on my 125 when it's windy I get blown everywhere like a rag doll?
Also does anyone have any views on the bandit or hornet?

Cheers for reading guys
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Honda cbr 125 2006- Sold, Current 2012 yamaha XJ6N

[MattJ]

You'll get blown about less on a bigger bike.

Bandit commonly referred to as Blandit and the Hornet is generally regarded as the better bike in terms of build quality and engine.

[Jonny491]

Ah okay thanks a lot
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Honda cbr 125 2006- Sold, Current 2012 yamaha XJ6N

[Atomic Punk]

Bandit is heavy and build quality is not as good as the Honda.
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[i.p.phrealy]

The missus complained the last time I had wind on the bike and she was pillion. It went up my back and filtered straight into her helmet

Regarding crosswinds, you do notice them on a bigger bike still, but that's usually because you're doing 90 instead of 60.
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[Baffler186]

You'll still notice the big gusts on the bigger bike but it's much better than the 125. I also found a bigger bike felt much more sturdy - especially when going over tarmac snakes and grooves on the road (more weight, wider tyres and better suspension in most cases).

I've had a bandit but not ridden a Hornet. Friends have all spoken very highly of the Hornet and less so (me included) for the Bandit. You'll find Bandits are cheaper and there are probably more of them around, but best shot is not to limit yourself to either - look around as much as you can within budget and make sure you sit on them and etst ride if possible.

Only reason people I know have changed from the Hornet is to get a bigger bike such as Street Triple to name but one.
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Current: 2009 SV650 S, 1990 Kawasaki GT550
Previous: 2009 CBF125, 1998 GSF600, 2004 FZ6 Fazer, 1978 CB400a Hondamatic

[Shinigami]

as above, wind doesn't affect you as much but if it's seriously windy you'll still feel it

had a bad time riding home a couple of months back when the wind was taking bits of roofs off for example, gusts blowing me nearly a whole lane across think it was in the region of 50mph gusts or more
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[Nick 50]

My bike is so heavy I don't think Godzilla farting right next to it would shift it much
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[Jonny491]

Alright thanks a lot guys and yeah il have a good look around for other bikes I was just interested in that type of style bike as my first
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Honda cbr 125 2006- Sold, Current 2012 yamaha XJ6N

[Scotsman37]

I used to have a Hornet 900, and the build quality is very good with good low down torque, and it started on a dime every time! It feels very much like a sturdy bike to ride which gives you confidence except with the fuel tank full it can feel just a bit top heavy if you're doing a lot slow manoeuvring around corners, etc.

I would however put frame sliders/bungs on them to protect it, as the fuel tank is sort of wide looking, and if dropped it could quite easily get scratched.

[Shinigami]

[Rogerborg]

[thx1138]

size of engine isn't everything

I get blown about more on my CRF250 and 650Sertao than I do on the VanVan

[Sid_The_Sloth]

Another bike to look at is the Fazer 600 too. My first big bike was a bandit 600. I liked it, but when I bought a Fazer I instantly realised why the local mechanic recommended them. Much lighter, easier to handle in every situation - manual handling, low speed and higher speed. More comfortable in my opinion. And also faster but very forgiving.
Heard they're better build quality than the hornet, but can't say from experience.
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2013 Honda Shadow VT750C2B Black Spirit, 1994 CBR600 f2

[andym]

I've found the angle I need to lean at in high winds is reduced on bigger bikes (almost had a knee down on my first scooter in high winds)... but if it's sudden gusts then I can still end up pushing close to the white line or even in the next lane.... that's why it's always better to be faster than everything else on the road

[gdj444]

[quote="Sid_The_Sloth"]Another bike to look at is the Fazer 600 too. My first big bike was a bandit 600. I liked it, but when I bought a Fazer I instantly realised why the local mechanic recommended them. Much lighter, easier to handle in every situation - manual handling, low speed and higher speed. More comfortable in my opinion. And also faster but very forgiving.
Heard they're better build quality than the hornet, but can't say from experience.[/quote]

This,,,,I have had all three and the Fazer is the best, it's light, has centre stand, fuel gauge, good tank range, good under seat storage, loads of cheap parts on eBay, great owners club, plenty fast enough for a first big bike....and you can't see what it looks like when riding it! I have now had 5 of them as I keep trying other bikes but always come back to the Fazer

All the best

Jonesy

[Frostdog]

Hi I've just come from a 125 to a bandit, got it last week. I was used to be blown around all over the shop, the bandit is incomparable, in every way. Yes it's big and heavy but that gives you all the stability you need and it's really bloody brilliant! It's my first big bike so I'm going to think that, but I was between a hornet, bandit sv650 and really pleaded I got the bandit it In the end. It feels like a rocket ship, I know there are faster bikes out there but for my needs it's more than enough, I've only scratched the surface. You will find the difference amazing, especially in windy conditions
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[adam277]

I went from a wee YBR to a BMW 1150gs haven't had an issue with being blown about since. That being said, I have to be very careful when getting off the bike as I can't pick it up. The only time I dropped the bike is when the engine was off.
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Bikes: Previous Bikes: Piaggio x8 125: 2012/2013, YBR 125: 2013/2013 BMW R1150GS 2013/2017, Honda CBR600RR 2017/2017, Honda CB500 2018/2018, Suzuiki Address 110cc 2019/2020, BMW R1200GS 2021-2023
Current Bike: Honda CBF 125: current

[Scotsman37]

[Mario_Kempes]

Fazers and Hornets are the ones to get for the first big bike IMO.

Quite tame at lower revs but have got a bit about them from 7k on. Both are well built and common as muck. Easy to get a good one.

[Frostdog]

Quote "

You are already learning from experience which help you in the future when choosing another bike what you want from it that will make you happy in the money you spend on it? It's a learning a curve we all go through over the years..!"

Yes absolutely agree, everyone wants something different from each bike and it's not always a case of knowing what you want beforehand, I guess you work it all out along the way!
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[Suntan Sid]

But, but, but an expert in this thread:-

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3871719

said that:-