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Joolz89 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Karma :

Hello there new member and relatively new biker looking for some advice from the gurus!

I completed my DAS at the start of the year and have been riding a naked 600 Honda Hornet for the last year. I am currently looking for a bigger bike as this year I would like to go further afield (Fed up with filling up the Hornet every 5 minutes!) and feel ready for something with a bit more torque.

I purely ride for pleasure so will not be carrying out any commuting duties. I have a max budget of about 3K and currently the things that have caught my eye are:

955I Speed Triple
Early 2000s Z1000
1200 Bandit
SV 1000

Quite a mixed bunch I know and I am currently leaning towards the 955I speed triple however they seem to hold their value much more than some of the others. I would love to hear the opinion of people who own or have owned one of these bikes.

I have done a lot of the servicing on my Hornet myself so like to tinker. What are the issues etc with servicing requirements and any pointers from those who have owned these bikes or know on what to look out for on a second hand buy.

Thanks for your help and time.

Ja7 · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Nov 2012 Karma :

I would like any of your choice, but never owned anything over 750 so can't comment on best and why, nice selection thou