Something cheap, reliable and fun?

[Stu]

Originally Posted by krhall

Can anyone think of something that fits the bill as my sv is now sold.

Needs to be quite cheap though unless something drastic happens, like a lottery win etc.

I'm not keen on naked bike, although would consider a streetfighter type bike, also like supermoto style bikes, but lack of budget might dictate otherwise.

Must be able to commute like my beautiful SV does - 13 miles each way, all weathers and mainly traffic.

Any ideas would be great.

The only thing seriously cheaper than an SV is a CG125.


Where did you ask for fun

Or you can get an SV for £1000

Originally Posted by Stu

Where did you ask for fun

Uhhh... it's in the thread title mate.

Originally Posted by Stu

The only thing seriously cheaper than an SV is a CG125.

Not according to the quotes I've got when looking at a DZR400-X.

The bike is going for £995, insurance would cost me £82/year FC (that's half the cost of the SV - I'd be keeping the SV too, but that's not the point!). Fuel? Apparently up to 70mpg, whereas the SV is 45mpg.

[Stu]

DD, B. I stand corrected

You know im going to say a Bandit

Better commuter hack, but good for touring (comfortably) also, bigger fuel tank, slightly quicker, same brakes, but more weight.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Daimo

You know im going to say a Bandit

Better commuter hack, but good for touring (comfortably) also, bigger fuel tank, slightly quicker, same brakes, but more weight.

The man said fun

:P Depends what you call fun

Get a kinder suprise!!!!!!!

Well the 0% DRZ deal seemed perfect, until I test drove one. I'm not too sure I could live with the DRZ day to day. It wasn't the fun machine I was hoping for although at higher revs it did make the corners of my mouth go up a bit.

Not enough power, even though as I have said I don't use all the power of the SV, I'm confused!

I was really surprised and thought the test was merely a formality, now I am in a real dilema as my baby goes on Thursday.........

Was a cheap Bandit 400 on here not long ago. Not my cup of tea but then I have no taste. Wouldn't buy a new bike on finance unless I actually wanted/needed it.


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