Bikes Under 33bhp?

[jamesterror]

As the SV is gone, I'm looking for a cheapish knock about just can't be bothered with the hassle of restricting.

I actually wish I kept it now and just re-insured it.. but time for a change.

Initially I was going to sell the SV, get insured on mum's car & then have that to knock about for a year whilst I wait for my restriction period to reach 2 years, however after finding that Direct Line want £1,800 for a Fiesta valued at £450 I thought I'd have a look for something under 33bhp on 2 wheels.

I looked at DRZ400SM's but they seem to be holding their value quite well at the moment, also RS250's but don't think I'd be able to afford total maintenance of a 2-stroke.

Looking to spend £800 - £1500 for the bike, then insurance I'll knock a few quotes up on top of that.

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
James

kind of limits your bike to either small capacity ....either 125/250 or restricted.

So which is more preferable as your probably want to get somthing bigger when the restrictions up wont you?

[jamesterror]

Originally Posted by BBadger

kind of limits your bike to either small capacity ....either 125/250 or restricted.

So which is more preferable as your probably want to get somthing bigger when the restrictions up wont you?

Yeah, next March is when my restriction is up was going to look for something with a bit more power than the SV then.

[andrewsmith]

a runner 400 may be an option
or a
500 parrell twin an er5's are coppers to pick up and are tough as old boots

[andrewsmith]

This may be of interest to you http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/zxr-400-L5-uk-...item19bc832d5d

[jamesterror]

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

This may be of interest to you http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/zxr-400-L5-uk-...item19bc832d5d

Cheers for suggestion, I'll keep my eye on that though. The problem is its over 33bhp and I'm on a restricted license until March next year, I can't be bothered with the hassle with a bike over 33bhp as obviously police where I live look for any excuse to seize and dyno as seen in flameboy's thread.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

a runner 400 may be an option
or a
500 parrell twin an er5's are coppers to pick up and are tough as old boots

Worst POS engine I have seen.
GS500 on the other hand.


i would look for an SRX600

i spent my restriction on a honda bros 400. That makes 33bhp as standard and goes on forever - don't know how many are about still though!

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by jamesterror

Cheers for suggestion, I'll keep my eye on that though. The problem is its over 33bhp and I'm on a restricted license until March next year, I can't be bothered with the hassle with a bike over 33bhp as obviously police where I live look for any excuse to seize and dyno as seen in flameboy's thread.

read that 1.
A restriction kit may be the only option but there will be alot that are restricted. fleabay result for a restrictor http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-zxr40...item4aa1867376
a 4 stroke 250's are relatively gutless apart from the ninja 250!
and a 2 stroke 250's are around 40-60 bhp

And to avoid the siezure trick, keep the paperwork under the seat. I know a lot of people who do it as matter of course

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Worst POS engine I have seen.
GS500 on the other hand.


i would look for an SRX600

Aye! just remembered the thread from the begining of the month with the gpz

The gs's are underestimated but suffer from the rust quickly