I am buying a new motorcycle. Which should I choose?

[Naughtyboy]

I am buying a new motorcycle. Which should I choose? The honda cb500f or the kawasaki er6n. The er6n is 300 euros more and cost more to insure being a 650cc.

[Doovy]

Tell us your criteria / needs and we'll tell you more.

Tit for tat.
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[iooi]

[Doovy]

I'm more of a Honda man usually, but I'd say go with the Kawasaki.

It has dual front discs. I don't trust bikes with single front disc brakes.
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[Naughtyboy]

I like to view other people opinions. My needs are to use it to commute but not mainly. I have a ybr125 for my daily commute. I like to have fun in the summer with the bike.

[Doovy]

I can't see the CB500f as a fun machine to be honest.
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[M.C]

CB500F is made for the A2 market, I suspect the bike could put out more bhp than it currently does. For that reason I'd go for the ER-6, and I agree with Doovy, I'd want twin discs with a bike that heavy.

[Naughtyboy]

I like the cb500f but the engine on it seems down on power. especially the low end torque.

[iooi]

[Rogerborg]

Why just those two bikes? Why not, for example, the MT-07?
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[Alpineandy]

[Naughtyboy]

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[Naughtyboy]

The mt 07 have trouble with the ignition. Why nowadays everything is rubbish and cheaply made? It seems that all japanese bikes are built in thailand. I think I better stick with my ybr and not spend my hard earned money on a shit bucket.

[zico]

Where do you think your YBR was made?
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[M.C]

Honda are producing some of their models in Thailand, but I believe the MT-07's made in Japan.

[Alpineandy]

[AdamEf]

Honda for more cheaper mpg commuting.

>>> Kawasaki for more enjoymenting. <<<

As already mentioned though = MT07 for a bit of both.

[Alpineandy]

[ZX-7R]

Thailand one of the biggest manafacturers of cars and bikes in Asia.

Many Jap companies use them.

[DJP]

[talkToTheHat]

A second hand one until you know what you want
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[Naughtyboy]

the ybr 125 is built in china but all of you know how reliable and simple bikes they are. I am more interested in the yamaha xj6 but the dealer don't have any and told me that they no longer make the bike.

[Naughtyboy]

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[Robby]

Both will be reliable. No Japanese manufacturer makes an unreliable full sized bike.

Running costs will be similar. Insurance will be similar, maybe slightly more for the ER-6, but not enough that it should be a factor in your decision.

I usually dislike Kawasaki, but in this case I would go for the ER-6. I think it looks nicer with the offset rear shock and sportier riding position, it has a bigger engine and it seems popular. The CB500 is now an old design, which has been made heavier and less powerful for the new licencing rules.

I owned a CB500 for about 18 months. It was dull, I always forget that I owned one. I assume the new model is even more dull and forgettable.

[Alpineandy]