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If it was me, I'd be looking at either a Z1000SX, or on the slightly comfier side, maybe a Sprint GT.
Haven't tried the Z1000SX but loads of people seem to rate them. A mate recently bought a Sprint GT, he gave me a spin and I was really surprised how good it was. Stonking engine (as you know) but retuned a bit for the GT (it'll happily pull off without touching the throttle). Both are available for your budget. ____________________ Current - '94 VFR750FR, '00 VFR800FI Previous - '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win (chinese copy of an old Honda design with a C90 engine)
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Ste Not Work Safe
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Would you like your fun commuter to be as fun as your fun fact? |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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MarJay But it's British!
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1200 miles a month is enough to think about mpg and consumables. I'd think about a newish Versys 650 with its 56mpg and 21 litre tank, along with cheaper service items.
Nice big screen, heated grips and enough fun for a play at the weekend, if of course you still fancy riding after the week's slog. ____________________ NSR125RR - ZXR750H1 - ZX9R E1 - GSF600S - GSF600SK3 - VFR400-NC30 - SV1000N - ST1100-R - CBR900RR-R - GSF1200SK5 - GSF600SK1 - VFR1200FA - GSXR1000K2 - ZZR1400 D8F
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Got a 750 nekkid bike. That's why I have my GSR-750 now - primary use was going to be commuting, got it for a really good price, enough power that it's easy in traffic without stupid long gearing like a thou, and there's enough at the top half of the range to have a lot of fun when needed. The lack of fairings helps to keep things at "you'll probably keep your licence" speeds as well ____________________ DILLIGAF |
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PotatoHead202... Scooby Slapper
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Unless you are planning on fettling and cleaning it every week plus loosing loads in depreciation, I'd go for a dull as dishwater bike for the commute. Save your pennies and buy another one for fun.... ____________________ Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
Gone (in order of ownership) - Raleigh Runabout, AP50, KH125, GP125, KH250, CBX550, Z400, CB750FII, 250LC, GS550, ZXR750H1, Guzzi Targa, GSX750F, KH250 x2, Bimota SB6R and counting... |
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blurredman World Chat Champion
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A Velocette VE.
Shaft drive, and frugal! ____________________ CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S.
Current: 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (bored to 295cc) - 38k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 49k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 9k, 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 17k. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 241 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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