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Your personality and ability to exercise discipline will be a big factor in what you should choose (plus to an extent how deep your pockets are when it comes to insurance - a new rider on a fast bike isn't a combination that appeals to insurance companies oddly enough).
VFR800 isn't a hooligan bike (I've got a VFR800X which is essentially the same bike but on stilts) but it's certainly fast enough to get you into trouble (both police and medical) very easily, although arguably most bikes at 500cc and above, despite being "tame" in bike terms, are capable of this.
In many ways a VFR is ideal as it'll do anything, it's comfortable and should be reliable. However, consider it has expensive valve checks periodically (interval depends on the specific model) and if you're commuting 250 miles a week plus any leisure miles you'll reach these intervals quite quickly, plus they're not the most frugal bikes either - again, might not be an issue (and their range is perfectly OK) but if you're wary of how much you spend on fuel it might be worth considering. A VFR is thirstier than many modern medium saloon cars, mine will just about do 50mpg on the motorway.
If you envisage commuting being the mainstay of your bike riding and assuming it's unexciting commuting, I'd seriously consider a NC750X. They're boring and fairly slow (again, it's all relative - they have a 54bhp twin but they'll still do 60mph in under 6 seconds). Very economical (something like 80+mpg I think), reasonable weather protection and a handy luggage compartment where the fuel tank usually is. ____________________ TG. |
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Posted: 10:19 - 14 Oct 2020 Post subject: Re: Back to bikes - which one & where do I find it. |
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HarryMac wrote: | Hi folk,
Ran about on bikes with my mates when I was younger CB125 CB250 DT175 RD250LC but never got round to passing my test...
Did my CBT twice 8 & 12 years ago but change in circumstances blah blah blah
Sat my theory test last year and going to get my full license this time!
Been thinking about which bike but want one with a fairing (commuting 45 miles in most weathers). Totally confused by which model is which (back in the day most manufactures did a trail bike or a road bike in a particular cc) now they seem to do about 14.
Fancy a VFR800 but want (read - should probably buy) something a bit tamer.... would appreciate feedback on this... found this CBF600 but it has a full fairing and bars not clip-ons?
Been looking on Autotrader (like all the options to narrow down the search), Gumtree, eBay and MCN anywhere else?
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Your biking history leads me to believe you are in your early to mid 50s with not much riding under your belt in recent years. You are now looking to commute 45 miles (each way?) and in most weathers?? I'd be inclined to get a ratter GS500 or similar to see if you actually get on with it. There aren't that many over 50s who are committed to that level of riding especially after a long lay off(awaits torrent of corrections...). ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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Posted: 17:28 - 14 Oct 2020 Post subject: Good feedback....thanks |
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@Evil Hans
Nah it’s because I'm a pessimist. “Indicative” quotes I’ve got range from about £200 for a CBF600 to £400 for a VFR800 fully comp as a new rider.
I did get quoted about 1/2 these figures but I’d rather go with a known company (had a nightmare trying to get a claim settled when I bought “cheap” car insurance when I was younger)
- for info quoted £450 compulsory excess - £0 voluntary (increasing the voluntary to 200 reduced the premium by £20 but the compulsory remained at £450).
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Thanks for the comment about fatigue, have ridden in rain a few times (I live in Scotland ) but yeah really good point it’s a lot different if you’re going to work against the clock or from work after a tough day and not just pottering around.
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Posted: 11:42 - 15 Nov 2020 Post subject: Narrowing it down... |
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Thanks Tuberculosis,
Not sure those that know me would agree with the “mature” part of your post.
Have done a bit more research and narrowing things down and your list is pretty close to what I have on mine.... (budget’s gone up a wee bit )
Kawasaki Versys 650
Honda NC750X
Honda CB500x
Suzuki V-Strom 650
Triumph Tiger 800
Honda VFR
One of my mates suggested an F7/800 but I don’t see myself as a BMW rider (tho’ 3 of my mates have GS1250s )
Still got some more research to do then arrange some test rides - from reviews the NC seems to handle a lot different to the others.
Leaning towards the NC but still contemplating the (cheaper) faired CB600F in my OP . Mebbe getting the VFR or something a bit sportier as a second bike next year or 2022 - biggest issue with that will be persuading my wife we need a car, a van, a camper van and TWO bikes... oh not forgetting two classic minis in “storage”.....
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 3 years, 128 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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