"New" bike decisions

[Vorno]

Hello everyone, been a long while since I have made a post.

I am going to be knocking off my Yamaha Scorpio and looking at a new/near-new bike.

At the moment I am considering the Honda Hornet CB600 (naked), love the way it rides and handles.
At $12,000 new I believe it is a good buy.

I will however be considering other Naked sports bikes and would like some suggestions
Some examples I'm looking at:

Honda Hornet CB600 (already covered) $12k
Hyosung GT650 $9k
Suzuki Gladius SVF650 $10-11k
Kawasaki ER6-N $10-11k

The Hornet of course being a 599cc means save $100 each year of course & cheaper insurance!

Your thoughts and opinions please

[mossy1200]

If thats your style and price range idd go this and pay the extra 100 per year rego

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-502292657.htm

Saying that the cb600 looks good and would be the pick on your list.

[GrayWolf]

Hello everyone, been a long while since I have made a post.

I am going to be knocking off my Yamaha Scorpio and looking at a new/near-new bike.

At the moment I am considering the Honda Hornet CB600 (naked), love the way it rides and handles.
At $12,000 new I believe it is a good buy.

I will however be considering other Naked sports bikes and would like come suggestions
Some examples I'm looking at:

Honda Hornet CB600 (already covered) $12k
Hyosung GT650 $9k
Suzuki Gladius SVF650 $10-11k
Kawasaki ER6-N $10-11k

The Hornet of course being a 599cc means save $100 each year of course & cheaper insurance!

Your thoughts and opinions please

Can I also suggest a serious look at the Yamaha FZ600R (600 fazer) or even the new XJ600.. I had the chance to ride a fazer for 2 weeks as a loaner from my local dealer, and it is a very competent bike, certainly quick enough after a sprot 250, and 'starship enterprise' after a Scorpio without being scary or savage in its power delivery. Really worth a ride at the least.

[Oakie]

If thats your style and price range idd go this and pay the extra 100 per year rego

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-502292657.htm

Saying that the cb600 looks good and would be the pick on your list.

You might want to discuss with Hitcher first. Where is Hitcher? Haven't seen much from him lately.

[James Deuce]

Buy the Hornet.

[mossy1200]

You might want to discuss with Hitcher first. Where is Hitcher? Haven't seen much from him lately.

Did Hitcher have some bad luck with one?

[Madness]

Did Hitcher have some bad luck with one?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=shiver

[James Deuce]

He didn't have bad luck, he had willful disrespect from the Beckhaus owned importers and ended up fixing a warranty claim himself. Bike wasn't fit for purpose and should have been replaced under the CGA.

Consequently, I wouldn't touch a Triumph or Aprilia or anything else the Beckhauses are involved with, were I to be spending money on motorcycles or anything else they distribute or sell. Hitcher was left out to dry by the dealer as well, who dumped Aprilia not long after Hitcher bought the bike, simply because the Beckhaus-owned importing concern were impossible to deal with and the dealer refused to own the issue as well as the dealer was no longer a dealer.

[Hitcher]

Did Hitcher have some bad luck with one?

The bike was a peach. My problem was with the New Zealand distributor. The model (as illustrated) with the silver frame is the model after the first-of-breed gold framed model I had. By that stage Mr Aprilia had managed to sort out the instrument panel electrical problems that were the scourge of the first generation models.

The ergonomics on the first versions of the Shiver (including the one pictured on Trade Me) are exceptional. The 750 L-twin is sublime. So is the handling (well, one-up anyway). The rear suspension is a bit underdone for ideal two-up riding but I am sure any credible suspension guru could fix that.

Another model for the OP to add to their list is the new 650 Strom, that's got the same mill as the Gladius. This, in my opinion, is the best 650 V-twin Mr Suzuki has made. The ergonomics and weather protection on the Strom are better than the Gladius.

[blackdog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-498712908.htm

Apart from Mr Hitcher's unfortunate experiences, I believe Triumphs are acceptable to own in New Zealand.

[James Deuce]

The ergonomics and weather protection on the Strom are better than the Gladius.

Yes, but it looks like a syphilitic haemorrhoid suffering from Neurofibromatosis type 1.

[Hitcher]

Yes, but it looks like a syphilitic haemorrhoid suffering from Neurofibromatosis type 1.

A bit harsh, James. The new model looks significantly better than the model it replaces.

[wanpo]

It's a bit more expensive new, but you could grab a 2nd hand Street Triple. Pretty much anyone I know who has been in the market for a bike at has test ridden one has bought it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-498712908.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-484738162.htm

[Vorno]

Yes, but it looks like a syphilitic haemorrhoid suffering from Neurofibromatosis type 1.

Brilliant mate!


Ok... so far the only useful post has been "Buy the Hornet" ^_^

EDIT: That new Triumph is tempting but $12k if basically where I am drawing the line! And after seeing a "mint condition" 2011 Hornet that had changed hands 3 times and had been de-registered I am very cautious of buying second hand.

[GrayWolf]

It's a bit more expensive new, but you could grab a 2nd hand Street Triple. Pretty much anyone I know who has been in the market for a bike at has test ridden one has bought it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-498712908.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-484738162.htm

OP is coming up from a 250 Scorpio
with 107bhp, 50+ft lbs of torque and comments like this
"Better still is the superb three-cylinder motor. Its capacity and configuration combine brilliantly to produce one of the keenest and flexible middleweight engines on the market. Softer cams and pistons give the motor a broader spread of power than the 675 Daytona's. It's a more real world delivery, and actually makes more horsepower up to 9000rpm than the sportsbike. It gives fluid and gutsy throttle response and an utterly fantastic exhaust note at virtually all rpm. And if you can't wheelie this bike, you'll never be able to. Not many bikes are as easy to hoist and hold."

I dont think it's a 'good' step up.... its an experienced riders bike. but then what do i know?