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Jon01
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Not another one! Reply with quote

Well here is another question of which bike should I get. It will be restricted to 33bhp and my first biek after my test.

I have a list of bikes, I have sat on most of them and I like them all. But I havent ridden any.

So here goes;
(in no order)
Honda Hornet 600
Honda CBR 600f
Suzuki GSXR-600
And a Triumph Daytona 675

I know some bike are more sensible then the others.

Thanks in advance, Jon
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rpg
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PostPosted: 17:30 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

i would start off by seeing how much each costs for insurance first
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Jon01
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PostPosted: 17:33 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Insurance *shouldn't* be a problem as I have saved money since I was younger for this moment.
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Zen Dog
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PostPosted: 17:49 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

What do you want from your bike, and what will you use it for?

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Jon01
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mainly for a small commute, and every weekend a 40mile ride on mainly motorway a B roads. Also riding for fun.
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iloveriding
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PostPosted: 20:22 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Suzuki every time, But I am bias, I have a Hyosung (its got the SV650 engine) that Suzuki and i have a 400 cc Relentless quad that suzuki, I have really raced the quad hard and its bullet proof and very easy to work on when I break things
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Jon01
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PostPosted: 20:27 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, the Suzuki is really drawing me in. Comfy seating position, price is well within budget. Also many people have told me its easy to ride and suitable for a beginner. Smile
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PostPosted: 20:51 - 29 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

SV650 is a popular bike, good luck Thumbs Up
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niceguyeduard...
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PostPosted: 07:54 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love the Triumph personally. Stunning looking, quite different in many areas, very unique (still not seen many around) and best of all its British owned Thumbs Up , British made Thumbs Up . What more do you want from a bike.

Have you got any prefered options? or you still umming and arring (as it were)
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Keir
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PostPosted: 08:17 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jon01 wrote:
Yeah, the Suzuki is really drawing me in. Comfy seating position, price is well within budget. Also many people have told me its easy to ride and suitable for a beginner. Smile


I dont know if id class it as suitable for a beginner, yeah anyone can get on it and go but i wouldnt say it allows for many mistakes. You can get into a whole world of shit very quickly.
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PostPosted: 08:43 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keir_K3 wrote:
I dont know if id class it as suitable for a beginner, yeah anyone can get on it and go but i wouldnt say it allows for many mistakes. You can get into a whole world of shit very quickly.

Well if it's going to be restricted to 33bhp I'd say it's going to fairly lacking in the world of shit personality... Although I'm not sure it's the most suitable engine to be restricted. The Hornet should handle it better.

niceguyeduardo wrote:
I love the Triumph personally. Stunning looking, quite different in many areas, very unique (still not seen many around)

Really? They're bloody hundreds of them near me. I'm sick of seeing them tbh... I struck it off my list of potential next bike options for that very reason.

Tbh the hornet is the ideal choice for a small daily commute, and likely to handle the restriction best. At the end of the day though it's down to what you like and what you're comfortable on. They're all good bikes.

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Keir
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PostPosted: 09:08 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

is it really going to be restricted though?
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roxy
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PostPosted: 09:47 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I'm having the same difficulty... I have a 125 Suzuki Van Van just now - sitting my test in July hopefully and I don't know what bigger bike to go for. I've sat on so many and I'm confused as to what one to go for. I like the Honda CBR 600f, Yamaha Fazer and the Hornet but just can't decide.

I need the bike for commuting and also want to take a trip to Europe next summer for a couple of weeks so want something that's comfortable but with a bit of oomphf!

Rox
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iloveriding
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PostPosted: 09:54 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree the SV650 for a new rider may get him in to a couple of hairy situations But it can also get you out of them if you live around boy racers in there saxos thinking they can race up your ass.
If it gets restricted It will stop pulling your face off when pulling away or accererating but will still have the street cred if thats what your looking for.
Tony
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Jon01
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 30 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Having looked at a Suzuki GSX 600 and having been told the engine is out of the GSXR 600, i'm wonder what difference int he bike will be, apart from the obvious. Embarassed

Thanks
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