Naked middleweight on a budget

**James Deuce** · 10th December 2010, 13:26

Originally Posted by bistard

As discussed yesterday Brett, we have a secondhand one of those to
Contact me Wellington Motorcycles
Barry 8010470

That GSX750F on the web site that was made in 1620 is a bit expensive. It may be 390 years old but it IS a Suzuki. Not really classic material that.

**Gremlin** · 10th December 2010, 13:48

tide's ER6N is definitely cheap for what he's asking, compared to the same bike from other people.

Otherwise, I had a quick spin on a CB600 while one of my bikes was getting shod with tyres. Very nice mid range bike, and demos seem to be around $10k. Brand new, they were overpriced (waaaaaay) but with the drop in pricing, its much more realistic.

Other option is a CB900. As has been said, friendly power delivery, and would have more "growth" in it, as once you start to ride it harder it responds. Gentle hand, gentle response. Hard hand, and it can wheelie no problem, so very flexible. Incredibly reliable, and cheap servicing.

**HappyGOriding** · 10th December 2010, 15:37

Originally Posted by Hitcher

In your revised price band exists the Aprilia SL750 Shiver: the best naked middleweight by a country kilometre and then some.

I just googled said bike OMG

I want one no I NEED one

**bistard** · 11th December 2010, 08:36

Originally Posted by James Deuce

That GSX750F on the web site that was made in 1620 is a bit expensive. It may be 390 years old but it IS a Suzuki. Not really classic material that.

Its worth every cent,the condition for a 390 year old bike is amazing,you try & find another one of the same vintage,condition & price
Bazza

**Milts** · 11th December 2010, 21:23

I've considered the ZR750, but I'm not quite sold... hadn't considered a larger Vtwin, could be a hell of a lot of fun, or a recipe for a few too many demerits. The shiver is unbelievably sexy, but wouldn't maintenance be rather costly?

Have to admit, the looks of the newer hornets are tempting me... I almost get the impression that I can't make a 'bad' choice here. Life is so hard

**James Deuce** · 11th December 2010, 21:31

Originally Posted by Milts

I've considered the ZR750, but I'm not quite sold... hadn't considered a larger Vtwin, could be a hell of a lot of fun, or a recipe for a few too many demerits. The shiver is unbelievably sexy, but wouldn't maintenance be rather costly?

Have to admit, the looks of the newer hornets are tempting me... I almost get the impression that I can't make a 'bad' choice here. Life is so hard

If you buy my old Z750S you get the following non-std bits:

Traxxion Dynamics fork springs
Ohlins rear shock
Rear Hugger
Fuel Muffler with removable baffle
DNA Air filter
Ventura L-Brackets with grab rail (I'll give you the pack frame if you buy it)
Braided brake lines
Renthal bars
Crash Bungs.

Religiously serviced inc major 26,000km service - valve clearances, lube swing arm bearings, steering head bearings, etc, etc.

A couple of fanatical Hornet 900 riders tried my bike out once and looked a bit sick afterwards.

Contact Barry or Pete @ Wellington Motorcycles.

**Grasshopperus** · 11th December 2010, 21:35

Get a hornet bro.

I recently went through the same quandry. The CB900 hornet (also known as Honda 919) is actually a mint 2nd bike. Try a 600 hornet if you want to stay below the rego threshold but the 919 will do it all.