...Suggest a good bike to move up from a 125cc.

[Askura]

Hi there, some of you may remember me as that guy who crashed his Cagiva planet, once then twice then fixed it. I've been riding for awhile now and fancy moving up to something with a bit more power to it. I rode a 600cc CBR in thailand and loved it, although though that the bike was pretty heavy for me. I was thinking maybe 250cc - 600cc in that kind of area.

I quite like the style of my Cagiva, I much prefer naked bikes to faired racing ones, but I'm open to new ideas if the bike really is that great. I mainly just want something that handles well, has a bit more bite and won't dent my account so much.

On a side note I've about £600-900 to spend on it really, I was hoping that someone could recommend a good bike that's stood the test of time.

Ideas then lads?
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[chris-red]

For that sort of money try to find a tidy GPZ.
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[Askura]

That's the Kawasaki GPZ right?

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Had a look, sounds good but not too fond on the style of the bike...
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[chris-red]

[chris-red]

Just had a quick look on the bay, and this is finishing soon, I doubt it will go for under £900 mind.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-YAMAHA-TRX-850-SUPER-SPORT-BLUE_W0QQitemZ160328150005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item160328150005&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Cracking bikes, Don't be put off by the fact it's an 850, insurance will be cheaper than most 600cc and I doubt it weighs much more.

The fork seals on this are knackered which is a fairly easy job if you no what your doing. It would cost a maximum of £30 for the parts (Seals and oil)
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[hmmmnz]

the obvious is the bandit 6, gs500, cb600 hornet, fazer 600, cb500, ect ect
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[Gunny]

Sv 650?
maybe not for £900 though.

[Handsome]

Shame you're in Scarborough, my Zephyr 550 is up for sale, have a look at those as I've loved mine since I've had it, cracking tool...
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[chillyman0]

400 bandit or cbr400, something like that... pocket rockets, amazing fun and pleanty quick enough

[Biker101]

er5/gs500?
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[c_dug]

I guess my opinion is a little biased but i would agree with the GPZ thing, you will get a pretty tidy one for £1000.

If thats not your thinng most of the 500's come fully naked, or perhapse you could find a bandit or hornet or something for under the 1k mark, baring in mind the CBR600 is an all out sports bike you're unlikely to find a anything much lighter, however i would suggest that you will get used to the wieght in a week or two

c_dug
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[Askura]

Thanks for the input guys, the GS500 has grown on me and I quite like the look of the honda hornet. Is it a reliable bike though? After owning a Cagiva I want something more solid.

Any others I should look at?
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[c_dug]

Obviously generalising quite a bit here but anything mid/late 90's onwards should be quite reliable, hornet included.

This assumes they have been looked after of course and dont have a million miles on the clock...

c_dug
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[kawakid]

Beg/Steel/Borrow your way up to £1500 and you will have a lot more choice.
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[Askura]

Well I'm hoping to sell my cagiva for around £1100-1200, but of course I can't spend all of that in one go on a bike as I'll need MOT, insurance, tax etc.
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[Rottweiler]

cb500 could get a tidy one for a grand 2nd fastest 500 after the gpz and is abit better looking in my opinion.
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[BenR]

Honda bros/hawk 650. They handle really well.
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[nick606]

[Askura]

I like the CB 500 idea already as they seem to be well within my budget

Still looking though I don't want to jump into anything too soon.
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Honda CG 125 - Cagiva Raptor 125 - GS500 - Cagiva Raptor 650 - Honda Bros 400.

[bacon]

[GSF Jamie 600]

Dude, you can not jump from a planet to a cb500!
The cb is so plain and boring compared to the planet!
I know what you mean about needing more oomph though, as at the end of the day it is a glorified 125.
I'm considering dropping a 400 engine into my planet frame, as i've heard the frame can easily handle it, (it's an idea) anyways don't forget its not all about speed ya wanna look cool aswell lol
Good luck pal

[tsmith]

Kawasaki GPZ500S or Honda CB500S.

Ignore anyone who says they are boring bikes. The GPZ is a popular track bike in the US and the CB500 has its own race series. At 7,000 RPM the GPZ really takes off - it's a bit like a grown up 2 stroke. Good fun to ride.

Insurance group 8 for the GPZ, 9 for the CB. Both are around 125mph flat out. 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Typical fuel economy of 60mpg, although if you fit a Scottoiler and take it easy they will return 70mpg.

[chris-red]

[GSF Jamie 600]

Thanks Chris Red! lol
Ride safe