Getting a bike - My cage has been written off

[pyroguy55]

Hey there Guys / Gals,

My car recently got written off as a lady decided to pull out in front of me while I was going straight through an intersection.

Anyway that is beside the point, I have been looking at a few bikes recently, this bike is going to be ridden everyday and used for longer rides. I have previously had a Hyosung GT250R but found it to uncomfortable for longer rides. I'm 5'11" and reasonably solid build.

I am looking at newer bikes as I intend on keeping it quite a few years, looking at the 500 - 650cc range, have currently test ridden the new Honda CB500F, actually really loved it, I also have a friend selling a LAMS model Kawasaki EX650. I am also looking at the new CFMoto 650nk but am (as I am sure anyone else would be) concerned about the long term reliability of that bike.

Is there any other models anyone would suggest I look at or have any comments around the models I am looking at?

Cheers guys and gals!

[nerrrd]

Some singles, budget notwithstanding...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-579201736.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-595295420.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-555913190.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-542174486.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-443684580.htm

[pyroguy55]

Some singles, budget notwithstanding...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-579201736.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-595295420.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-555913190.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-542174486.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-443684580.htm

Yeah I have been looking at the KTM, not here till September of something though.

[JimO]

here is a new cage probably cheaper than a bike

[BMWST?]

if you like the kawasaki 650 i dont think you can go much wrong there.We all gotta start somewhere so unless you got a real hankerin for another bike i would start with that.