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AL-
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PostPosted: 09:19 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: A Little Help Please! Reply with quote

Good Morning All,

I hope everybody's well.

Right I need some help in deciding what bike to get. I already own a Yamaha R6.

1. Must be a 600cc
2. Must be cheap
3. Will be used for long journeys
4. Must be good on fuel
5. Must be comfortable for myself and my girlfriend who will be pillion 95% of the time.
6. Must have a pretty good top end speed so can keep up

Any help will be greatly appreciated, and pics a big help

All the best Smile
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Fastgut
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I dont have any pics but a CBF600 would tick all those boxes Cool
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PostPosted: 11:16 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fastgut wrote:
I dont have any pics but a CBF600 would tick all those boxes Cool


https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/foto_centro.jpg
https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/NSR-AD/A060603_P21_CBF600-01_V.jpg
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PostPosted: 13:03 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

i would fancy a zzr-600 oldish but comfy for pillions and has a half decent top end, also fairly cheap i think, just my opinion though
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Al
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PostPosted: 13:54 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bandit-S, Divvy-S, ZZR, CBR600F(jellymould)

And get your own username Wink
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PostPosted: 14:12 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love my ZZR600, especially now I have jacked up the backend and stiffened the rear shock, perfect for 1 or 2 people

cheers

leigh Very Happy
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AL-
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PostPosted: 14:29 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive narrowed it down to:

(all unfaired, naked versions)

Suzuki Bandit
Yamaha Fazer
Honda CBF600
Suzuki SV

HELP!
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FreshAL
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PostPosted: 14:33 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get down to a dealers and get some test rides. It's the only way to decide
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extreme3d
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PostPosted: 14:40 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

AL 1 wrote:
Ive narrowed it down to:

(all unfaired, naked versions)

Suzuki Bandit
Yamaha Fazer
Honda CBF600
Suzuki SV

HELP!


The pointy naked SV won't be comfy for long journeys for a pillion as it's got once of the worst pillion mounts ever being really high up with high pegs to. The bike itself is also very small and cramped and by the time you've added luggage there is not much room for you let alone a pillion!

Personally I would go for something with a fairing for long distance. The wind protection your R6 offers you will just be taking for granted at the moment. You will only miss it when it's not there Wink

I would look for a zzr-600 or CBR600f for long distance two up touring on a 600cc bike. Both are cheap on the second hand market - particularly the zzr. Both have plenty of power, an upright riding position and lots of wind protection.
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AL-
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PostPosted: 14:44 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Al wrote:


And get your own username Wink


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Al
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PostPosted: 15:42 - 13 Dec 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you plan on doing lots of motorway riding your deffo want a faired bike IMO.

AL 1 wrote:
Al wrote:


And get your own username Wink


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