CB-1 or ER-5

[KevTM]

After i pass my test i plan on getting a bigger older bike in the hope that it will be less likely to be stolen. I want something around £600ish so i've been looking at the CB-1 and the ER-5.

I prefer the CB-1 (400cc) for it's looks, the name (honda) and it's not the twin shock set-up.

Anybody got a CB-1 that can comment on it? are they good bikes compared to the ER-5?


I really wanted to get a DR350 and supermoto it but whether i build a little hut for it or not it's still a lot more likely to get stolen than an ER-5 or CB-1 is whether it's garaged or not.

Anyway what's better in a whole for reliability, looks, power, handling etc etc ??

[nick.h]

If you have your 33 bhp license, you have more choice than than,

https://www.bat-motorcycles.co.uk/33bhp.asp
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[Claud 14.7 to 1]

CB500 or Cb-1 yup.

CB500 is considered by most as being the best commuter, naked type bike. I'd agree, it's Honda, you can't go wrong.

[beans]

CB-1 anyday mate. has an inline 4 bullet proof engine (a re-tuned CBR 400 lump) which is a proper little screemer with a 13.5k redline and gear driven cams. Handles nicely with a 140 section rear, is a mono shock like you said. Cheep to run, £7.50 normally lasts 110miles. low(ish) insurance £400 tpft at 18yrs old. Has nice clip on bars and looks the better of the two easily.

https://www.bikepics.com/members/jackchandler/91cb1/

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[KevTM]

thanks for the replies, i really like the CB1 and will probably end up buying one as soon as i ditch these L-Plates.

Thanks for the useful link as so which bikes are 33bhp or less but the CB1 still looks like a winner!

Just going to look for restriction kits, how much they are etc...

[Gazdaman]

ER-5 hands down simply because CB-1s are imports.

ER-5s are ridiculously easy to get parts for, are plenty quick enough for a learner, and are very very chuckable.

But then I've never ridden a CB-1, I did look at buying one a few months back, but decided against it, simply because parts were a mission to get a hold of.

Gaz

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[Josh|RD125LC]

I may be looking into upgrading to a CB-1 next year. Look quite nice, not sure on performance though. I should have thought they might be quite quick. 33bhp exact I think so ideal for A2.
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[iCraig]

[Josh|RD125LC]

I'm surprised instigator hasn't posted his opinions yet.
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[dodsi]

I own a ER-5 but they get very boring very quickly.

I would go for the honda, it could prove more fun.

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[Josh|RD125LC]

Ah right. I'm getting it confused with the Bros then. Still, the CB-1 is a nice bike. May look to upgrade to one later.
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[nick.h]

[DukeRed]

Cb-1 is a great bike, no problems to speak of, cheap to run and all that.

However the screaming 13k redline isn't to everyones tastes, bit of a hassle changing gear all the time as well.
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[KevTM]

i do have a good choice of bikes but i want something cheap(ish) abround £600 or so.. basically as i don't want to have to worry too much about my bike being nicked and losing thousands of pounds and having to claim on insurance.

The CB-1 seems like a nice bike, cheap to buy, insure and run, looks damn nice IMO and i love high-revving engines.. the 8.5k redline in my old civic vti was great fun even though afterwards i bought a 300zx and it was faster but soooooo boring.

Plus, it's a Honda!

I think i've fallen in love with the CB-1's, never seen one until today on Ebump! Makes me want my license bad!

[8316]

how about a cb400? isnt it very similar to the cb-1? i know that the cb400 is very good as well! if you buy a later version, you can get VTEC as well!
sounds good to me!

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[nick.h]

or theres the suzuki gs 500, heard that they can be brought cheap ~£650, and insurance is also dead cheap.


they can also be faired or naked

1994 naked

https://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1994/1994_GS500E_red_450.jpg

GS500F

https://www.motomotivo.it/SUZUKIGS500F/S-GS500F-BLU.jpg
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[KevTM]

yup i've been searching EBay for 400's, 500's and 600's - there's quite a choice for under £700

I'm still drawn to the CB-1 for some reason, just something about it that looks 'hard' like the new CB1300 *drool*