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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 17:11 - 11 Aug 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
el_oso wrote:
[The Thundercat is] not as hunched over as the 'supersport' writing on the side would lead you to believe.

Being a youngster I maybe less susceptible to noticing the differences in uprightness. I'm just simply stating that the thundercat felt damn close to the fazer in terms of seating position

https://i.imgur.com/9OcPacS.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/9WqgwNi.png

Once you start thinking Thundercat, then you might as well be looking at the CBR600F as well. It starts to drag in a whole different class of bikes.

If you can't find a Hornet in budget, do keep an eye out for a FZS600. They're knocking on a bit, but I really liked the one that I tried, it felt perky, agile and eager, like every 15 year old should.
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recman
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 11 Aug 2017    Post subject: Re: Another what bike thread Reply with quote
rpsmith79 wrote:

Am i missing any other obvious bikes?


Yes. Yes you are.
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rpsmith79
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PostPosted: 17:38 - 11 Aug 2017    Post subject: Re: Another what bike thread Reply with quote
recman wrote:
rpsmith79 wrote:

Am i missing any other obvious bikes?


Yes. Yes you are.


Care to enlighten me?
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recman
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PostPosted: 17:46 - 11 Aug 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I do apologise, just noticed the budget.
Carry on. Wink
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M.C
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PostPosted: 19:17 - 11 Aug 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
rpsmith79 wrote:
Baffler186 wrote:
No. The Hornet is the CB600F and makes close to 100bhp.

The CBF600 makes about 76BHP (MCN data) and is generally regarded as a dull commuter.


Ahh, potentially dodged a bullet there then, will definitely be looking for the CF600F Hornet then

But why would they make the names so damn close

Also, i'm sure i have seen listings for CBF600 Hornets

Case in point, so what exactly is that one below then?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBF600-Hornet-599cc-/202014602268?hash=item2f0902341c:g:yvcAAOSw6KVZifNf

That's a Hornet, as baffler said don't get them mixed up Razz You should be able to get a speed four on budget, but they have a more aggressive riding position (than the Hornet etc.).

Rogerborg wrote:
el_oso wrote:
[The Thundercat is] not as hunched over as the 'supersport' writing on the side would lead you to believe.

Being a youngster I maybe less susceptible to noticing the differences in uprightness. I'm just simply stating that the thundercat felt damn close to the fazer in terms of seating position

https://i.imgur.com/9OcPacS.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/9WqgwNi.png

Once you start thinking Thundercat, then you might as well be looking at the CBR600F as well. It starts to drag in a whole different class of bikes.

If you can't find a Hornet in budget, do keep an eye out for a FZS600. They're knocking on a bit, but I really liked the one that I tried, it felt perky, agile and eager, like every 15 year old should.

It's funny how people go on about the CBR600F being upright, when it makes my back cry.
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Baffler186
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PostPosted: 11:55 - 12 Aug 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
All I'd say about the Hornet is, is got a poor range compared to other bikes. My mate had one and had to fill up every 90 miles. The Fazer is a similar bike but i regularly got 140 miles out of a tank. If range isn't an issue then it would just come down to which bike you prefer and what comes up locally
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rpsmith79
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 12 Aug 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Baffler186 wrote:
All I'd say about the Hornet is, is got a poor range compared to other bikes. My mate had one and had to fill up every 90 miles. The Fazer is a similar bike but i regularly got 140 miles out of a tank. If range isn't an issue then it would just come down to which bike you prefer and what comes up locally


Thanks for the heads up, but it will be a purely pleasure bike, so not too worried about mileage
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