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20-12-06, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by instigator

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Originally Posted by Jelster

This time of year you'd get a good price on a used Bandit 650 (early one, not the latest one)

Early? Like January 2006 early?

Yep, the "latest" model is different from the one they released at the end of '05.

Not sure what's changed, but I believe there's a few differences.

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20-12-06, 10:46 PM

any VFR will do you, they are bullet proof and handle great too.

they look nice with the honda panniers.

20-12-06, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

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Originally Posted by instigator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

This time of year you'd get a good price on a used Bandit 650 (early one, not the latest one)

Early? Like January 2006 early?

Yep, the "latest" model is different from the one they released at the end of '05.

Not sure what's changed, but I believe there's a few differences.

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Ocht....spoilsport.

12-01-07, 03:19 PM

I was all geared up for a VFR...not having the luck with that.

What I need is a list of decent commuters....all I need is, budget of £4000 (heavy Xmas), top box or paniers and faired.

All ideas welcome.....

FZ6
GSX750
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...
....

12-01-07, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by neilhatch

I was all geared up for a VFR...not having the luck with that.

What I need is a list of decent commuters....all I need is, budget of £4000 (heavy Xmas), top box or paniers and faired.

All ideas welcome.....

FZ6
GSX750
..
...
....

The SV650S K6 does me fine as a commuter

Just please, don't commit a cardinal sin & put a top box on one!

northwind · 12-01-07, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

Not sure what's changed, but I believe there's a few differences.

Totally new liquid cooled engine in the latest 650. Still lardy and **** though. The engine's heavier, the chassis's about the same, power's in the same ballpark and it loses the indestructible oilboiler engine. Better fuel efficiency though. Why anyone would buy a new Bandit just baffles me... A year old Hornet will be in better condition than a brand new Bandit

13-01-07, 01:14 AM

i know ill prob be shot for this, but what about the new honda deuville?

chap i work with has bought one as a winter commuter. now styled like a mini Pan European, loads of built in storage, shaft drive (if im not mistaken), well put together and its now a 700cc twin apparently. i know the mags says its dull as dishwater but hes very happy with it. says much quicker and nimbler than he expected. and still showing no signs of dissolving - suzuki style! his other bikes a yam 1300.

just another option i guess!

13-01-07, 10:05 AM

The old air cooled Bandits must be going for a song now. If you want cheap new bike then I can think of nothing better. One has all the panniers and top boxes u need built in too. I think they now will have to be all pre-reg as they now fail 2007 EU emissions and so illegal to sell.

I have to disagree with Northwind and say that even the Water cooled new 650 Bandit is still a fine mo'sickle for riding from a to b.

A 2nd hand Hornet would also do but most are unfaired.

A CBF500 would be a good choice as it is cheap, got enough go and it's a Honda.

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20-12-06, 10:46 PM	#22
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	any VFR will do you, they are bullet proof and handle great too. they look nice with the honda panniers.

12-01-07, 03:19 PM	#24
neilhatch Guest Posts: n/a	I was all geared up for a VFR...not having the luck with that. What I need is a list of decent commuters....all I need is, budget of £4000 (heavy Xmas), top box or paniers and faired. All ideas welcome..... FZ6 GSX750 .. ... ....

13-01-07, 01:14 AM	#27
drumroll Guest Posts: n/a	i know ill prob be shot for this, but what about the new honda deuville? chap i work with has bought one as a winter commuter. now styled like a mini Pan European, loads of built in storage, shaft drive (if im not mistaken), well put together and its now a 700cc twin apparently. i know the mags says its dull as dishwater but hes very happy with it. says much quicker and nimbler than he expected. and still showing no signs of dissolving - suzuki style! his other bikes a yam 1300. just another option i guess!

13-01-07, 10:05 AM	#28
The Basket Guest Posts: n/a	The old air cooled Bandits must be going for a song now. If you want cheap new bike then I can think of nothing better. One has all the panniers and top boxes u need built in too. I think they now will have to be all pre-reg as they now fail 2007 EU emissions and so illegal to sell. I have to disagree with Northwind and say that even the Water cooled new 650 Bandit is still a fine mo'sickle for riding from a to b. A 2nd hand Hornet would also do but most are unfaired. A CBF500 would be a good choice as it is cheap, got enough go and it's a Honda.