Missus wants new bike - options please

**Headbanger** · 25th April 2010, 20:03

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Street Triple R

Only problem is you'll be jealous.

That.

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**Slyer** · 25th April 2010, 20:04

+1 for ER6 or Gladius

**jasonzc** · 26th April 2010, 08:35

Originally Posted by slofox

You could buy my SV650S although it does have clipons...(sigh)

However, a standard SV would be the go.

Agreed! Prob cheaper than most options too i think..

otherwise the trumpet

**NZsarge** · 26th April 2010, 08:43

Yamaha XJ6 or Kawasaki ER6

**kit** · 26th April 2010, 09:33

Go for a Ducati Monster!

**Lilly2w** · 26th April 2010, 09:43

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=266148606

looks like good deal, bhp, about 76, only weigh's bout 175kg, peppy enuf!

**bungbung** · 26th April 2010, 12:41

+1 for the ER-6

My wife has had a ER6f for almost 2 years so far, it is remarkably good fun with very low running costs.

**snuffles** · 26th April 2010, 13:05

Originally Posted by davebullet

Here are the requirements (girls like lists after all)....

Not heavy (eg < 180kgs dry)
No spinnaker for a fairing. Small fairing ok. Naked bikes ok.
Must have a windscreen / wind deflector of some description. Preferably factory rather than a generic aftermarket (they never look right)
4 stroke
V-twin preferred, IL4 consdered
Standard / upright riding position - eg. one piece handlebar rather than clip-on "superman over the tank" position
Suitable for commuting
Bit of pep - eg >= 600cc
New-ish (<3 years old)

That ought to do it. Of course I missed the most important aspect - colour, but we can sort that out later.

Sensible / conscious replies welcome. Un-sensible / unconscious replies expected.

ooohh. so its the bike thats 180KG dry??? thought so, cause my wife would have shot me i f told all the boys how heavy she was

**blackdog** · 26th April 2010, 13:30

Originally Posted by Lilly2w

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=266148606

looks like good deal, bhp, about 76, only weigh's bout 175kg, peppy enuf!

not a bad deal at all!

or something like this.....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284269085.htm

**Ronin** · 26th April 2010, 13:42

Originally Posted by theblackstig

not a bad deal at all!

or something like this.....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284269085.htm

Now that would be a good bike. If I remember, Mrs Hitcher has one of those

**davebullet** · 26th April 2010, 14:24

Originally Posted by snuffles

ooohh. so its the bike thats 180KG dry??? thought so, cause my wife would have shot me i f told all the boys how heavy she was

You are damn right! I was warned not to provide vital statistics or marital privileges would be revoked!

PS: Thanks for all the really useful suggestions people.

**shafty** · 26th April 2010, 16:21

Originally Posted by Ronin

Now that would be a good bike. If I remember, Mrs Hitcher has one of those

Haggle the Scorpian in to the deal......

**YellowDog** · 26th April 2010, 16:34

Originally Posted by Ronin

Wot about a Gladius? I thought this was pretty much what they are intended for?

+1 for Gladius, perfect for the ladies due to its manageable size.

It's a good bike plus they do some girlie colours too!

**DJSin** · 26th April 2010, 17:14

Originally Posted by JimO

really why??

The cagiva's clutch was hard on my hands (I think it was cable as opposed to hydraulic)
The duc is about 20kg lighter and the seat height is a little lower.

Also the reach too the handlebars is a little more forgiving on my back on the duc