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Jadc · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Karma :

YAY

as some of you may know i had an accident on my honda xr 125 and it was a write off some other guy pulled out on me , but any way.... i went with this compensation company and they sent an engineer to make sure it was a write off and they offered £1575 for my honda xr 125 04 plate with 7500 miles on it <--- i was really shocked at how much they are giving me , and also the compensation company are looking to give me £2000 - £3000 so in total thats about £3500 -£4500

so when i get that ill be taking my a2 test as im under 21 , ive been looking into the KTM DUKES and FMX 650'S any other recommendations of bikes similiar to these babys ?

thanks guys ! Smile

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Suzuki DRZ400 SM? I am right in thinking that they do offer an SM version straight off the factory since the FMX650 is a honda dominator engine. 35 odd bhp, but still fun mind.

I'm quite surpised they gave you THAT much for your XR125L since the book price of the bike is much much lower. I sold mine for 1200 in 2005 (04 plate) in good condition!
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Jadc · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Karma :

i payed £1500 for it a year ago with 1500 miles on it lol ! the engineer guy said whats the mileage on it ? i said 7000 he said thats roughly bout £1500 so i said oh ok lol Razz

personally im looking to spend £2500 max on a bike think i can get a good enuff one ?

fatsamurai · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Dec 2007 Karma :

Slightly OT: Was all this done through your insurance company, or some other compo people?

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Personally, the bikes you're looking at I think are a bit heavy/underpowered. So, on those lines, have a look at the XT660. Maybe even stuff like the Africa Twin.

For something a bit lighter, how about a CCM 644 - combines reasonable speed with moderately light weight.

Jadc · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Karma :

i cant wait to buy another bike ! lol

havnt been riding for nearly a month now and i feel left out Sad

hehe

recovering from injuries n etc lol

a2 test here i come ( soon ) lol

cestrian · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Karma :

Two good bikes mentioned there, the DRZ400SM and the CCM 644.

I wouldn't mind a DRZ actually Thumbs Up

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Actually, i can tell you that a bloke on an africa twin had me on the coastal roads the day i crashed my bike! Shocked

. So what they only put out 50-65bhp, a good one with sorted suspension can tie a sportsbike in ropes!

Adam at HG in edinburgh swears by his XT660 - he uses it more than his Gixxer 750!

He also told me that whatever you do, just replace the shock with an aftermarket item like Ohlins or Hyperpro (they're really pushing me towards getting hyperpro).

It's all good at the end of the day.

I think adventure bikes are the way forwards. Talking about XT660's , have you seen the new ones?? Got a bit of a mech warrior look to it and i can say that if i had a hummer, i'd have that as a bike to complement it. love the desert colours.

Tenere is also pretty good alternative to africa twin.
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