Hornet 600 - SV650.org

26-11-06, 07:01 PM

Guys, I know I am using the wrong forum but I would appreciate any help. I just passed my DAS and am about to buy a Honda Hornet 600. It is 05 reg, with 5,000 miles on the clock. It looks relatively well looked after but the asking price is £3,295. I think that is a bit steep. It has crash bungs and an aftermarket screen otherwise it is totally standard. Does the price look reasonable to you? Oh … and I am buying it from a dealer so I presume there is a room for negotiation? Any help very much appreciated.

fizzwheel · 26-11-06, 07:11 PM

I can't answer your questions, theres a few people on here with hornets, but place to go and find out more is going to be here

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/

HTH

northwind · 27-11-06, 01:36 AM

Hornet's nest is a good forum...

Hornets have always been fairly expensive used, that's why I got the SV

Not a decision I regret, but it's often hard to get a good deal. That'll be the current generation, with the good headlight and the USDs, so it'll have held its value- the new one will probably cause prices to drop, worth mentioning that. Whether that's specifcally a good deal, I'm afraid I don't know. It doesn't seem unreasonable, but I've seen relatively few used new-model Hornets for sale.

Very good bikes. Quite different from the SV, but they have a lot of the same charms and a lot less of the drawbacks.

27-11-06, 10:38 AM

A mate got a mint Hornet 600 with FSH, with 15K on the clock for £1800. That was a good deal IMO.

northwind · 27-11-06, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

A mate got a mint Hornet 600 with FSH, with 15K on the clock for £1800. That was a good deal IMO.

That's a very good deal. But what model was it? The ones with the RWU forks dropped a lot in price when the new one came out. Likewise, the ones with the 16 inch wheel when the 17 incher came out.

27-11-06, 12:05 PM

If it's an 05 model that is an awesome price. I paid £3'200 for my 04 model with 2'000 miles on the clock.

Get it you won't regret it. If you need any further help or advice feel free to PM me.

Cheers,

Dan

27-11-06, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

A mate got a mint Hornet 600 with FSH, with 15K on the clock for £1800. That was a good deal IMO.

That's a very good deal. But what model was it? The ones with the RWU forks dropped a lot in price when the new one came out. Likewise, the ones with the 16 inch wheel when the 17 incher came out.

I'm not sure about the exact model, but it's a RWU forked one. This was just over a year back.

27-11-06, 01:04 PM

I sold my 03 one (last May) for £2500. I couldn't get anyone interested at a higher price. It had done 13K miles, to be fair it needed new tyres so the buyer had to spend quite a bit more straight away.

I think the price you're paying is fair.

26-11-06, 07:01 PM	#1
Dave The Rave Guest Posts: n/a	Hornet 600 Guys, I know I am using the wrong forum but I would appreciate any help. I just passed my DAS and am about to buy a Honda Hornet 600. It is 05 reg, with 5,000 miles on the clock. It looks relatively well looked after but the asking price is £3,295. I think that is a bit steep. It has crash bungs and an aftermarket screen otherwise it is totally standard. Does the price look reasonable to you? Oh … and I am buying it from a dealer so I presume there is a room for negotiation? Any help very much appreciated.

26-11-06, 07:11 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I can't answer your questions, theres a few people on here with hornets, but place to go and find out more is going to be here http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/ HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

27-11-06, 01:36 AM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Hornet's nest is a good forum... Hornets have always been fairly expensive used, that's why I got the SV Not a decision I regret, but it's often hard to get a good deal. That'll be the current generation, with the good headlight and the USDs, so it'll have held its value- the new one will probably cause prices to drop, worth mentioning that. Whether that's specifcally a good deal, I'm afraid I don't know. It doesn't seem unreasonable, but I've seen relatively few used new-model Hornets for sale. Very good bikes. Quite different from the SV, but they have a lot of the same charms and a lot less of the drawbacks. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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27-11-06, 10:38 AM	#4
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	A mate got a mint Hornet 600 with FSH, with 15K on the clock for £1800. That was a good deal IMO.

27-11-06, 12:05 PM	#6
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	If it's an 05 model that is an awesome price. I paid £3'200 for my 04 model with 2'000 miles on the clock. Get it you won't regret it. If you need any further help or advice feel free to PM me. Cheers, Dan

27-11-06, 01:04 PM	#8
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	I sold my 03 one (last May) for £2500. I couldn't get anyone interested at a higher price. It had done 13K miles, to be fair it needed new tyres so the buyer had to spend quite a bit more straight away. I think the price you're paying is fair.