Honda Deauville

teach · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Oct 2019 Karma :

I'm looking at relocating to Surrey and if I get my new job I will be working at Gatwick airpot. I am looking at possibly getting a motorbike, a) to negotiate my way around the M25 and B) free parking at the airport. A bike to be used pretty much all year round.
I'm in my 40s and this will be my first bike and I am looking at something sensible hence the Honda deauville, with ABS and heated grips.
I currently don't even have my CBT, would any body say I'd be foollish going for a bike like this as my fist bike (after passing the relevant tests)
I like what I believe are the benefits of shaft drive, however am I just worrying about chain driven and should I consider other bikes. .
There appear to be a lot around for £2500 which are a bit body tired, but with minimal mileage. I suspect my next bike may be a Pan European, but I believe this will get me going. I just wondered if anyone had any other thoughts.
Added to this it will be at Gatwick airport in bike bays wiht no anchor points. Are there any bikes that are more prone to being stolen than others. I believe the Deauville will go unnoticed.
Cheers

colink98 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 27 Jun 2016 Karma :

they are very well regarded as solid commuters.
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Confusion · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 May 2013 Karma :

TaffyTDM · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Jul 2015 Karma :

I did do commuter parking at gatwick for a few years when the ex decided we were moving to the coast. About to start it up again when my house purchase gets done.

Watch out for the new "improved" surface when wet, it doesnt take much to loose the back end. Theres no anchors but disc lock will be fine, the place i always used to park is in the premium car section next to the train station entrance, as there is millions of motor there its well lit, regularly patrolled etc.

MATTT · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Karma :

Well if you do,my Dad has a really tidy low mileage one thats a bit too heavy for him ,comes with heated grips,extra wide pannier covers,pannier inner bags and bagalux tank cover
Its a 700 model,pretty sure the mileage is something really low too ,and we are in Surrey
Its not advertised for sale anywhere

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Fabulous bikes for what they are, no frills mid sized mile eaters.

A mate had one and we used to tour round Europe, him on the Deauville and me on a Goldwing. Neither missed a beat.

An excellent choice. Thumbs Up

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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

The 650 one in my opinion was a better bike. We've got one we can use as an instructor bike and they are perfect for the job.

We call them Dullsvilles as they are as dull as dishwater but as said by pretty much everyone they are great bikes for what they are designed for.

It wont thrill you, not even a little bit but it'll happily sit in licence losing figures (eventually) and plod along for mile after mile. Around town they are surprising agile for the size of them and they even have a good lean angle which you'd not expect from such a big and chunky machine.

If you are only going to use it for commuting go for it, if you want something you can hammer around the country you'd soon get bored.
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