Midrange for $5k

[Smifffy]

here is another option for you

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-362711777.htm

LOL, same bike as post #8

[TOTO]

LOL, same bike as post #8

you must be under the impression that people read the whole thread before posting

[Smifffy]

you must be under the impression that people read the whole thread before posting

Yeah, I can be dumb like that

I'm just happy we agree that bike could be worth a look.

[Mekk]

Heh, I'm 5'5" and would have weighed 65kg when I bought it (a little fatter now). It is an ideal bike for smaller/lighter people, low C.O.G and low seat height.

No issue with the weight (200kgish)?

I might be off the mark here but my image of a city bike is something minimal, light and quick which is what lures me to the DP bikez.

Naturally this is all theory and will probably be swept aside in real world application but I am looking to see what kind of range or type I can get for the dough joe.

[Mekk]

No, they hold up just fine for longer distance riding, depends of course what you go for.

I'm just thinking about the size of their fuel tanks is all. Any idea on the kind of mileage they get?

[The Pastor]

I bought a 2000 gsx1200y fro $3k in very tidy condition. only 65k on the clock.

bikes are cheap atm =- look out for $1 reserve auctions!

[Daffyd]

Thought about an F650 BMW Scarver? I know of one for sale... Not mine!

[Sable]

A dual purpose bike is not minimal, light or quick.

[Mekk]

A dual purpose bike is not minimal, light or quick.

comparatively? lesser emphasis on the quick but i would think good for inner cbd traffic.

[schrodingers cat]

Thanks mate but i'm a little too light for a big beasty

Sez you. Throttle works in two directions...

Big cc is actually pretty easy round town. Doesn't matter if you get caught in the wrong gear it will still pull away

[Banditbandit]

Try a Bandit - here's a 600 for less than $5k

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-359751919.htm

Or for a little more, a 650 ... These bikes will surprise you ...

[Mekk]

Sez you. Throttle works in two directions.

More concerned about weight and width than throttlah or power distib but i might take one for a test ride to avoid biker internet armchair syndrome (BIAS?)

Try a Bandit - here's a 600 for less than $5k

Aw jeez why'd they have to fuck it up with that fairing? Considering a bandit though, ta for the reminder

[schrodingers cat]

i might take one for a test ride

You might as well. I went out to buy an 850 twin and came home with a 1000cc 4 cyl. Love it. Its pussy cat down low for plonking round town.
Its never goin to be 250 light but you don't really notice the weight.

Try to arrange a nice long ride so your head isn't full of preconceptions

[Mekk]

You might as well. I went out to buy an 850 twin

TRX?

thing is, you can talk and talk and talk and talk and talk and read and talk for hours and have it all blown away by a test ride.

makes you wonder what the fuck i'm doing even asking these questions!

[Elysium]

As some people here have mentioned, the Honda CB900 Hornet is a very good bike. Very easy to ride, good power and you can mod the bike with so many extras. It can even handle a two week loop of the South Island and loaded with laguage without missing a beat.

Ah...man I had good times with the old Hornet.