Brief review of all the >125cc bikes I've had (rambling)

[dave666]

Hornet 900: Went from a 125 to the hornet 900 and almost shit myself the first time i went out. Tons of low down power which keeps up right to the indicated 130mph i hit on a private road, then bottled it. Feels stuck to the ground at all times. Great handling, reliable. Only let down is the small tank. Biggest regret is selling it...tried to buy it back recently but the guy wasn't up for it.

CBF500 ABS: changed to try and save some money. Worst decision of my biking life. CBF500 is a brilliant commuter but struggles on the motorway. Vibrates a lot, and feels unstable at high speeds. Good for in town but anything over 50mph and forget it. To slow for overtakes. not for me. 200 miles to light

SV650: 2000 S version. Great bike all round. Low down power, does over takes with ease at anything <=80mph. Suspension sucked balls if you pushed it too hard but strangely i still felt planted to the floor at all times. I had the faired version so i wasn't a massive fan of the riding position or clip-ons but it actually felt comfortable on the motorway. Prefer turning circle of naked bikes. Very narrow bike, tuck the mirrors in and you can fit through any gap. Engine braking really suited me. Will probably go back to a naked 1000cc v twin in the future. 125 miles to petrol light. Build quality isn't amazing but take of it and you'll be fine.

Current bike, Hornet 600: Low down power is lacking, exhaust noise is annoyingly screachy. Vibrates at high speed and feels unstable to me. it's handling is great though. Small tank again. 100 miles to reserve. Haven't taken it above 80mph yet as it feels unstable and vibrates. 100miles to light. Don't really like it so far.


Favourite bike is the hornet 900, loved everything about it

Conclusion: anyone want to swap a hornet 900 for a 600? or a naked SV650 for a hornet?

[rhys1005]

Strange how you've went for similar style bikes and went up and down in performance/cc. Don't you get bored? I can never get the same type of bike i've had previously, just feels shit to have a bike that feels the same but a bit faster.

What about the ducati monster 1100?

[Bomberman]

[jjdugen]

Just get an original 'blade. Same motor but NOT castrated. That'll make you sit up and take notice.
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The CBR900RR has been sold. Aprilia Falco worms its way into my heart.
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[reed]

I've had my Hornet 600 up to an indicated 145mph whilst laying on the tank and it felt fine (on completely public roads of course).

It also doesn't vibrate and feels stable up to a pretty decent speed if sitting upright as usual.

Maybe yours is brokeded?
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Generic XOR 50, Gilera SMT 50, GSXR 400 GK73A, Ducati Monster 600, Honda Hornet 600.
Sold. Stolen. Written off. Sold. Current.

[Slacker24seve...]

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[lukamon]

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