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windsu
10th July 2012, 21:42
A good bike? I'm a learner. would parts be available, given that its an old model?
Any advice appreciated.
puddytat
10th July 2012, 22:01
They're a great bike with a decent frame & make more power than the new VT....parts seem to be available ( EconoHonda are good for that) even though they were made only for the Jap market there are quite a few imported around.
Pretty bombproof really, though you should always keep them up in the upper range of the oil level
GSF
11th July 2012, 12:35
Ask Ducatilover, I think he had one for a while and farkled with it a bit. He was quite fond of it IIRC.
MSTRS
11th July 2012, 12:49
If there is such a thing as the perfect learner's motorcycle, the Spada would be it.
Useful power, reliable, excellent handling, easy to ride round town and very good in the twisties...what more could anyone want
Ender EnZed
11th July 2012, 13:15
I've had two and I think they're awesome bikes. Fast enough to keep things interesting and as easy to ride as real bikes get. I never had an issue with parts but then I didn't have to replace anything other than consumables.
Insanity_rules
10th August 2012, 21:25
I still have a VTZ (1 year earlier than the spada) which I do the daily commute on and its a brilliant little bike. +1 on econohonda for bits too.
James Deuce
10th August 2012, 22:26
NO. never heard of them. Terrible Honda bike that will make you sing A-Ha songs out loud in petrol stations and people will call you "ghey" but pronounce it g-hey because they are from Upper Hutt.
ducatilover
11th August 2012, 01:52
Ask Ducatilover, I think he had one for a while and farkled with it a bit. He was quite fond of it IIRC.

:2thumbsup Yup.
I did a few kms on it.
If you want to know anything specific, ask.
Parts are easy/cheap, the majority of parts in them change over with other Hondas.
Best learner bike one can buy
zique
11th August 2012, 09:51
Only hard to find lol
hayd3n
11th August 2012, 09:59
they have two wheels and its a honda what more could you need?
Tigadee
14th August 2012, 14:26
they have two wheels and its a honda what more could you need?

An engine? Seat? Handlebar? Brakes? Instruments... :whistle:
caseye
14th August 2012, 14:29
There's a perfectionist in every group aye! LOL, hey there Tig.
Go with it Op.
Tigadee
14th August 2012, 15:24
There's a perfectionist in every group aye! LOL, hey there Tig.

:wavey: G'day!
The_Duke
17th August 2012, 20:41
This one just listed on TM... apart from the goofy little hat on the headlight... looks in good nick.

$2500 though..... probly not quite....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-504699864.htm
Tigadee
18th August 2012, 20:42
I sat on a 400 Bros last week and if the 250 version is anything like it, then it's a cracker of a bike. Loved it so much, wished the seller would have taken two payments [just a week apart] for it as I could only do it that way at that time. Unfortunately he couldn't, I was so gutted.
ducatilover
18th August 2012, 21:56
I sat on a 400 Bros last week and if the 250 version is anything like it, then it's a cracker of a bike. Loved it so much, wished the seller would have taken two payments [just a week apart] for it as I could only do it that way at that time. Unfortunately he couldn't, I was so gutted.

Tsk tsk, the Spada has nothing to do with a Bros :bleh: but yes, excellent bikes (don't make as nice a noise though)