Help with choosing an upright bike

[shereen]

Due to an off incident whilst riding pillion on my partners bike some 4 years ago I have degenerative disc disease in my lower vertebrae which can be extremely painfull at times, noticably more so when im riding my bike for more than 30ish minutes. I currently have a Honda NC30 but have decided that although I love it more than life itself I cannot take the pain anymore and I think that selling it and getting an upright is the way forward as it will hopefully relieve the pain if im not riding bent over (cue the crude remarks )

I will have about £2000 to spend, dont really care what cc it is but I really like sporty looking bikes and I cant really think of any

Any helps would be gratefully received
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[dextersaurus]

You'll get a decent hornet for that kind of money.

Sporty for a nekkid, and sound and look quite good. reliable etc.

https://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper/Bikes/Honda/Honda-Hornet-900-Blue-1-PDI4PNZ28E-1024x768.jpg

I'd have one if i had the money.


Can get them naked

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-CB600F-2-HORNET-2002-02-/260802110116?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3cb90462a4

And faired.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-HONDA-CB600-F2-Y-BLACK-/330581457294?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4cf830b98e#


Or you could get a bandit, which is a basic all rounder. Seen a few people talking about them and although they are a tad bland, and quite heavy... they are good bikes.

Dunc

[L-Jam]

You really need to get test riding if you've got a mongo back mate. It's the only way to tell. Start with a CBR600F, if that's too uncomfortable then I think you need to stay away from sports bikes and look more at CB1000's or Hornets and stuff.
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[shereen]

[Bendy]

[dextersaurus]

Hold on, you think the Hornet is ugly and you like the look of the Triumph street triple?

How about a speed four? though they aren't upright as stock, it's not hard to stick a set of renthals on it. Look kinda the same as a triple and you can get them for around what you've got to spend.

Dunc

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[Rowey]

[The Artist]

Streetfightered Hornets are teh sex

https://www.streetfighters.com.au/images/gallery/honda/hornetuk/Hornet1%20900.jpg

https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/10/22/bikepics-1811528-800.jpg

https://www.extremecreations.com.au/images/gallery/hornet.jpg

[yambabe]

You need to be a bit careful and speak to your consultant or osteopath before you make any kind of choice.

Only because on a sportier bike the riding position is designed to be a sort of crouch and a lot of your body weight is supported on your wrists and legs. On an upright you are, literally, upright and this can put pressure on the back as it has no support. Particularly the lower back as the force vector is straight down your spine into the seat if that makes sense.

It's probably worth you sitting on or even better testing the sort of bike you think you want before you commit any money to it as you could find it is actually worse than your NC30.
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[MarJay]

Yes Agreed. Some very upright bikes actually put more pressure on the lower back than sportsbikes do.

Hence the CBR600F would be a good call as it is the best compromise yet made between sporty and upright.
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[chris-red]

I have Renthals on my S4 It wasn't mega cheap to do, but I did do it the expensive way, with LSL Risers and All Renthal Gear, I also had to get a Longer Clutch Cable it owes me about £350. But it did totally Transform the bike.

As to other suggestions, TDM is great very comfortable the problem is unless you are 5'9+ I reckon you will be too short for it.

I would personally choose a Fazer 600. I think they look better than the hornet and they have much better brakes.
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[MarJay]

Yes I think Chris-Red and I are on the same page here...

Why not try a speed four, then if your back causes you gyp you can try the LSL bar riser kit? I had a speed four and it was a great bike until I crashed it.
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[mr jamez]

Speed four is with bars is pretty comfy. I'm selling my one
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[shereen]

I likey!!! But thinking it might be too big

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XJR1200-SPECIAL-XJR-CUSTOM-STREETFIGHTER-1200-/370520979641?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item5644c578b9
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[jay12329]

if you want upright how about a tiger of BMW GS? Much more comfortable than nakeds ( I ride a z1000 now and have had a hornet...)

HTH
J

[The999Kid]

Having test rode the new Honda Crossrunner (crossdresser) i can comfirm that it handles incredibly well... bordering on sportsbike corner holding ability with the benefits of a sit up machine... go try one out!
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[Pernig]

I'm just going to echo what some others have said about upright bikes. My XJ 750 is very upright with its high handlebars and, while it's very comfy, the part of my body that aches on a long journey is the small of my back. I'm actually going for some clip-ons in the near future, as apart from the bars I'm happy with the riding position.
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[Aff]

er6-f, can be very upright if you want

Youll have to look around to get it for 2 grand but if you keep an eye out there are some real bargains going.
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