Motorbike for couriering on.

**texmo** · 25th September 2005, 17:11

I need a bike that;
A) can do 120km/hr with ease on the motorway.
B) is light and nimble for getting around innercity traffic.
C) is easy to mantain.
D) is cheep on gas ( although not a major when your doing 400-600km a week can make a diffrence).
E) is comfortable for sitting on for long periods of time (in saying this there a few people who courier on sports bikes eg a cbr250rr)
F) Scince I will be on the road for over 55hours a week there is a good chance It will be droped a few times, So although I dont want to rule sports bikes out completly but ferrings might be a bit of a pain.
G) I can fit a radar detector to.
H) Will be reliable and wont break down such as a honda.
I) Is 250-400cc.

Can you guys please have a little think about this and give me some advice? please keep the pointless drivel to a absoulte minimum. Oh and the reason I am changing from a scooter is so I can do jobs in the greater auckland region instead of inner city as there is a lot more money in it.
Thanks in advance for all the great advice your about to give me.
Texmo

**SuperDave** · 25th September 2005, 17:29

How about a Suzuki SG350 known as a 'Goose'?

**TwoSeven** · 25th September 2005, 18:46

something like a cbf250 or cb600 would do it (and similar models in other brands). Tend to go for newer than cheap because having an unreliable bike will cost you.

The old benly was a good bike, still see traffic wardens on em, so must be a few around.

**Magua** · 25th September 2005, 19:00

Suzuki Bandit 250, (gsf250?). No fairings. Talk to Antallica I'm sure he'll have some positive things to say about it.

**texmo** · 25th September 2005, 19:01

I was looking at a supermotard bike and though that might be pretty good, any comments?

**Jackrat** · 25th September 2005, 19:07

Originally Posted by texmo

I was looking at a supermotard bike and though that might be pretty good, any comments?

Yeah,or just about any mid sized duel purpose bike.
Top handling around town,best visibility your going to get,leap small buildings in a single bound,ect ect ect.

**ZorsT** · 25th September 2005, 19:08

Originally Posted by texmo

I was looking at a supermotard bike and though that might be pretty good, any comments?

was just about to suggest one of those...

**texmo** · 25th September 2005, 19:13

Anybody have a clue about supermotard bikes? like what models are good pros cons ect? where can I get one?
I will either buy a brand new bike or a 1995 or newer bike that hasnt been messed around with, and wont break down on me.

**Motu** · 25th September 2005, 19:16

Yep,you need a dual purpose,grunt from zero to rung out,low gearing for easy low speed running,nimble steering and very easy to ride at slow speeds,good visability sitting taller than traffic,wide bars for instant reactions.Only down side I can see is a piss poor seat - but you are young and pain is what happens to other people.

Go and check out the Gas Gas 400 Motard at Mt Eden.

**texmo** · 25th September 2005, 19:30

Mt eden are the fellas on the corner of mt eden road and bostn right? across the road from heldains?

**Motu** · 25th September 2005, 19:44

Hell ain't got no Danes' mate....

**crashe** · 25th September 2005, 19:45

Originally Posted by texmo

Mt eden are the fellas on the corner of mt eden road and bostn right? across the road from heldains?

yep thats them.... talk to Mike or Chris in there.

**sels1** · 25th September 2005, 20:25

Agree with the duel purpose bike comments. Seen the new XT660 Yamaha?
The F650 BMW (GS or CS, not Dakar) is popular with bike couriers in London - probably most comfy seat of its class.

**FlangMasterJ** · 25th September 2005, 20:44

If you are after a bullet proof supermotard you can't go past the new Suzuki DR400SM. They use the very reliable DRZ 4 stroke engine. Just do regular oil changes and check the valve clearances every so often. In inner city traffic it couldn't be beat.