Suzuki Goose?

apparently to wikipedia(however accurate that is) the srx600 gives out 40bhp

[dizzyblonde]

ahhh well, never mind then. ignore that

saying that, most of em are so old, they can't make 40bhp anyway. Nippy little burgers though

[STRAMASHER]

What a lovely wee thing. It still looks really trick. If any bike needed an engine transplant it was that one though!


Seeing at is now a thumper free-for-all, here is my fave: mk2 grey import SRX600. Gorgeous:



Also have a look at XBR500 Honda, UK bike and plenty fast if you know what you are doing on the right roads. Newer grey import Clubman version is tasty too.

[rictus01]

if I remember right the honda put out around 45bhp and fairly lazy at that, nice old cafe racer style look to them though in the burgundy , the OP was looking for something in the 33bhp range to save restricting it.

another suggestion might be the Bros 400 sub 34bhp (30-31 I think), same era as the goose,srx, but a lovely little v twin as well, I had the product one, which is the 650, but the product two (400) was a very accomplished bike as demonstrated by the amount used on the courier circuit.



Cheers Mark.

i heard that the bros was a lot more sluggish and heavy?

[STRAMASHER]

Originally Posted by rictus01

Ooh. Just like mine.

Apart from being 400cc, no cargo-net holding the back plastic together, no gaffa taped back light, intact hero-blobs, unscrapped centre stand and exhaust........ and no dead CDI.

Missed you were 33bhp'd. Another silly one is Yamaha SDR200. Ahh, the golden Grey years.

AHhh thanks to this thread & Rictus for a bit of a trip down memory lane!

I used to have an SRX400 (the later electric start version with a monoshock) and loved it to bits. They are very slim and nimble, but a bit short on power (33bhp) and the brakes were designed in the late 80s so not a patch on today's bikes. Wouldn't mind having a go on one again though

And I wanted an SZR660 in red & black, but was a poor student so didn't have enough money...

Don't know of any Goose's for sale - I only ever saw them at Bat Motorcycles several years ago, though I did take test ride on one and the seat was stiff as a board! If you want one you might want to invest in a cushion

Just an update, I found myself a goose and jumped on the opportunity to get one. I love it has plenty of power and handles like a boss, love it! I have many plans on upgrading it with little added extras. If you ever get the opportunity to get one, get one, you wont regret it .

[Dave20046]

pics!

as soon as i give her a proper wash! :P