Looking for a classic-cruiser - SV650.org

01-06-12, 10:25 AM

I'm generally too tall for sports bikes at 6'6". I'm looking for something fresh, that fits.

I'm saving up to buy new. I'm 21 and have had 6 vehicles thus far, and I'd like to know for once that I can push the starter button and rely on it!

I want something classic/cruiser-ish. Think Triumph Thruxton/Rocket III (perfect size, too expensive)/Bonneville/Moto Guzzi V7 (both too small)/Gen 1 Vmax (bit too small).

Looking to spend up to ~£7000. Only prerequisites for now is that it'd fit a tall handsome man like myself.

STRAMASHER · 01-06-12, 11:23 AM

Big retro.

I'm a migety 6'2".

Tons of room.

CB1300 and GSX1400 (for two too) roomiest.

Mine .....

01-06-12, 11:27 AM

You should be able to get a new Bonneville for 7K with a bit of haggling, love riding Bonnies they are great fun for hooning around

01-06-12, 11:36 AM

Triumph wise the speedmaster and america just brush in under 7k according to the destination triumph web site, as does the basic bonnie.

01-06-12, 11:43 AM

The new limited edition T100 looks superb with the retro triumph badge

01-06-12, 11:46 AM

http://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/.../special/14230

jambo · 01-06-12, 11:50 AM

If you like the retro stuff then a Kawasaki W800 http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/W800
In budget, and arguably more authentic a retro effort than the current bonnie

Jambo

rictus01 · 01-06-12, 12:45 PM

I looked into this type of bike a few years back, not really my thing, but could have been the only thing I could ride, although I've had several Hinkley Triumphs, I prefer the Victory range, the engines are ban upto date, the forward controls give a very generous riding position and everyday usable to, for your money you wouldn't get a new one, but something like this would be possible.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victory-Ki...item256c27bcf2

Cheers Mark.

L3nny · 01-06-12, 01:08 PM

At 21 you shouldn't be thinking about cruisers. They are for old men. There are plenty of bikes that are more ergonomically friendly than a SS 600.

What about a big supermoto?

andrewsmith · 01-06-12, 02:03 PM

Any of the big ol' aircools from any of the 4 Japs

I agree with Mark on victory, they are tad (well a lot) more modern than the Harly's.
If you want to remove your brain Hyper 1100 or KTM990

01-06-12, 10:25 AM	#1
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Looking for a classic-cruiser I'm generally too tall for sports bikes at 6'6". I'm looking for something fresh, that fits. I'm saving up to buy new. I'm 21 and have had 6 vehicles thus far, and I'd like to know for once that I can push the starter button and rely on it! I want something classic/cruiser-ish. Think Triumph Thruxton/Rocket III (perfect size, too expensive)/Bonneville/Moto Guzzi V7 (both too small)/Gen 1 Vmax (bit too small). Looking to spend up to ~£7000. Only prerequisites for now is that it'd fit a tall handsome man like myself. Last edited by allantheboss; 01-06-12 at 10:47 PM.

01-06-12, 11:23 AM	#2
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser Big retro. I'm a migety 6'2". Tons of room. CB1300 and GSX1400 (for two too) roomiest. Mine .....

01-06-12, 11:27 AM	#3
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser You should be able to get a new Bonneville for 7K with a bit of haggling, love riding Bonnies they are great fun for hooning around

01-06-12, 11:36 AM	#4
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser Triumph wise the speedmaster and america just brush in under 7k according to the destination triumph web site, as does the basic bonnie.

01-06-12, 11:43 AM	#5
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser The new limited edition T100 looks superb with the retro triumph badge

01-06-12, 11:46 AM	#6
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser http://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/.../special/14230

01-06-12, 11:50 AM	#7
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser If you like the retro stuff then a Kawasaki W800 http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/W800 In budget, and arguably more authentic a retro effort than the current bonnie Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

01-06-12, 12:45 PM	#8
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser I looked into this type of bike a few years back, not really my thing, but could have been the only thing I could ride, although I've had several Hinkley Triumphs, I prefer the Victory range, the engines are ban upto date, the forward controls give a very generous riding position and everyday usable to, for your money you wouldn't get a new one, but something like this would be possible. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victory-Ki...item256c27bcf2 Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

01-06-12, 01:08 PM	#9
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,109	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser At 21 you shouldn't be thinking about cruisers. They are for old men. There are plenty of bikes that are more ergonomically friendly than a SS 600. What about a big supermoto?

01-06-12, 02:03 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Looking for a classic-cruiser Any of the big ol' aircools from any of the 4 Japs I agree with Mark on victory, they are tad (well a lot) more modern than the Harly's. If you want to remove your brain Hyper 1100 or KTM990 __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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