whadda ya think???

**ducatilover** · 11th October 2005, 20:45

i've been offered a 1990 honda bros 650, it has 29000kms and a smashed indicator for..........wait.........$2000!!!!!

i honestly think thats a great deal. but...is there any particular weak spots??[on the bike i mean...]or any things i should look out for or any questions i should ask??? please help cos i really dont want a bad bike as i really need the transport, oh by the way any one want a 2004 gn250 with 8.5k?? a bargain at $2000 cash, the reason is, i know this guy.....yeah thats me...but seriously any help or people attempting to help would be great thanks....

**thehollowmen** · 11th October 2005, 20:53

You lucky little....

You'll be able to get that for a late model GN250 no problems.

I've not heard much about them, plenty of people will be able to fill you in though. But from what I heard they're the 'poor man's ducati' and sound awesome.

They're tweakable, tunable, plenty of aftermarket parts still around..

**nudemetalz** · 11th October 2005, 20:57

Honda NT650 Bros's are good machines... not SV650 powerful, but not too bad. The SOHC 3 valver motors don't have any particular bad spots. the engine design has been around since 1983 in the VT500's so they're well proven. Just treat like any Honda 4-stroke and change the oil often.
I nearly bought one a while ago. Nice to ride, handle quite well.

Cheers
Chris

**Badcat** · 11th October 2005, 20:59

Originally Posted by ducatilover

i've been offered a 1990 honda bros 650, it has 29000kms and a smashed indicator for..........wait.........$2000!!!!!

i honestly think thats a great deal. but...is there any particular weak spots??[on the bike i mean...]or any things i should look out for or any questions i should ask??? please help cos i really dont want a bad bike as i really need the transport, oh by the way any one want a 2004 gn250 with 8.5k?? a bargain at $2000 cash, the reason is, i know this guy.....yeah thats me...but seriously any help or people attempting to help would be great thanks....

i've owned one - and they are sweet.
http://www.kenkong.com/album/album.p...=50&personId=3
wheels are a wierd size - and tyres are limited.
i put avons on mine - and it was beautiful.
the bikes are pretty bulletproof, watch out for bad steering head bearings, shock linkages etc.
$2000 is very cheap if it's a good bike.
buy it.

ken

**nudemetalz** · 11th October 2005, 21:01

Beautiful bike, Ken. Great colour !!

**ducatilover** · 11th October 2005, 21:01

Originally Posted by thehollowmen

You lucky little....

You'll be able to get that for a late model GN250 no problems.

I've not heard much about them, plenty of people will be able to fill you in though. But from what I heard they're the 'poor man's ducati' and sound awesome.

poor mans ducati??? well i have to get it then, it should sound good, cos i rode a yamaha srv250 which has the same vtwin as the virago and that sounded like a beauty......i think i'll check it out though, and its only in welly so......i will have to ride it over the taka's to get home....

**nudemetalz** · 11th October 2005, 21:03

They were called the Hawk GT in USA
Here's a link all about them.
http://www.hawkgt.com/faq/hawkgt/index.asp

Hope it helps

Cheers
Chris

**ducatilover** · 11th October 2005, 21:04

thanks ken. now i'll go and advertise the gn......for $2100 bit less than what i want but if it gets a new bike then i'm sweet....

oh thanks chris...i'll try look at it labour weekend....

**Hitcher** · 11th October 2005, 21:09

A nice package. Hard to fault. Google will produce lots of info on them for you. They were sold in the USA as the Honda Hawk. People love them. $2,000 is hard to go past.

**ducatilover** · 11th October 2005, 21:09

here be the bike........

**nudemetalz** · 11th October 2005, 21:11

Looks all there...

Anyway, with a big bit of dosh your's could too look like this...yup its a 650 Bros alright..

**oldrider** · 11th October 2005, 21:14

Isn't that the same motor as in the TransAlps (Sort of) John.

**nudemetalz** · 11th October 2005, 21:16

I believe that the TransAlps, Revere 650 and Bros 650 all share the same engine (shaft-drive notwithstanding) but the Bros has a higher state of tune. I did this research when I looked at buying one.