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.My hero- riding at 87....damn 10 years more.
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MacDoc's new ride 2015 CB300 to 2018 MT03 to 2017 GS310 now sold!
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Longer gap to deliver GS and get CB500F so went out for a short spin on the GS and enjoyed it. Will do a few more before I hand over.
Meanwhile browse the forsale ads. This came up
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Low seat, low weight for inline 4, detuned R1 - bags of power. reasonable KM
Bit more rider forward lean angle but not much.
Much fun to be had. Red n White a bit ugly. I'd guess fuel mileage sucks
50lb more than the CB500F !!!
I recall my son's 2013 FZ8 was stupid top heavy and very fast.
Meanwhile browse the forsale ads. This came up
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Bit more rider forward lean angle but not much.
Much fun to be had. Red n White a bit ugly. I'd guess fuel mileage sucks
50lb more than the CB500F !!!
I recall my son's 2013 FZ8 was stupid top heavy and very fast.
This is cruel...they finally get affordable
but don't think seating is right for me anymore. But but IT'S RED!!!
Seat height is fine but crouch is not. 534 lb hefty brute ...but oh what fun. Will have to remain the one I missed out on.
It would not quite be the rush of the CBF1000 but close. Hmmm109 HP...maybe it would.
CBF1000 is 106 but oh what a flat torque curve.
but don't think seating is right for me anymore. But but IT'S RED!!!
Seat height is fine but crouch is not. 534 lb hefty brute ...but oh what fun. Will have to remain the one I missed out on.
It would not quite be the rush of the CBF1000 but close. Hmmm109 HP...maybe it would.
CBF1000 is 106 but oh what a flat torque curve.
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Didn't know this bike at all.
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Nother rider thinks 11,000 km gets him into a 1000z....he'll be in a for a surprise when he sees the requirements for open license here.
39 HP would be fun, not a light weight tho...170kg. 8,000k at Hwy speeds a bit off putting.
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Would not be for me as seating too raked
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39 HP would be fun, not a light weight tho...170kg. 8,000k at Hwy speeds a bit off putting.
First ride: Kawasaki Z300 - bikesales.com.au
Don’t let the menacing styling of the Z300 scare you away — it is unintimidating and a bloody hoot to ride
To get an open motorcycle license in Queensland, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pass the motorcycle hazard perception test: You can take this test online at the Queensland Government website
- Hold your RE learner license: You must hold your RE learner license for at least 90 days, or at least one year if you were exempt from the pre-learner course
- Complete the Q-Ride restricted (RE) course or pass the Q-SAFE riding test: If you live within 100 kilometers of a Q-Ride training area, you must complete the Q-Ride course. If you live outside that area, you can take the Q-SAFE riding test
- Be at least 18 years old: You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a motorcycle license in Queensland
- Have held a provisional or open driver's license for at least one year: You must have held a provisional or open driver's license for at least one year
- Be medically fit: You must be medically fit and disclose any relevant medical conditions
Picking up little clues I missed before.
This is actually a CB500X
He actually just listed it as a CB
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I might have opted for that over the CB500F I grabbed at $3800 but he wasn't going low enough and not thrilled with the colour. 44k km is fine and he's likely closer to market value. It is a fall back
Not fond of first model year and the seat is an inch higher than the F
I do prefer that seat layout over the split seat on the F.
Interesting comment since I had considered a KTM390 briefly.
Given the mess KTM is in and comments like these - glad I stuck with Honda
This is actually a CB500X
He actually just listed it as a CB
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Not fond of first model year and the seat is an inch higher than the F
I do prefer that seat layout over the split seat on the F.
Interesting comment since I had considered a KTM390 briefly.
Given the mess KTM is in and comments like these - glad I stuck with Honda
FWIW
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2020 RE Bullet - in love with that seat. Not so much with the weight or 5 speed tranny. 27 HP is just okay for here. 11k km so little ridden. 31.7" seat height it okay. Really retro.
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet. Great condition. Nice learner bike. Comes with a heap of extras (not pictured). 350cc LAMS approved. Regrettable sale. Price is negotiable. Pick-up Tolga. No tyre kickers.
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2020 RE Bullet - in love with that seat. Not so much with the weight or 5 speed tranny. 27 HP is just okay for here. 11k km so little ridden. 31.7" seat height it okay. Really retro.
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet. Great condition. Nice learner bike. Comes with a heap of extras (not pictured). 350cc LAMS approved. Regrettable sale. Price is negotiable. Pick-up Tolga. No tyre kickers.
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The Royal Enfield Bullet Trials 500 has trials heritage, a homage to Brittain's trials success in the 50's. Can this modern machine live up to it's name?
Never owned a Gixxer. 2013 Suzuki gsx650f $3500 asking
50k km, low seat...85 HP....upright seating ( so they say ) risers would bring it up a bit more
Fun bike ....good big tank but expect the fuel mileage not so sterling but 45 mpg....fun and well priced ..no boredom.
90KG more than my CB300 - but good value for money. Not sure if top heavy like my kids FZ800 was.
then we have storage at the rear to deal with but it's a potential ride
50k km, low seat...85 HP
....upright seating ( so they say ) risers would bring it up a bit moreFun bike ....good big tank but expect the fuel mileage not so sterling but 45 mpg....fun and well priced ..no boredom.
90KG more than my CB300 - but good value for money. Not sure if top heavy like my kids FZ800 was.
then we have storage at the rear to deal with but it's a potential ride
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2022 Royal Enfield himalayan AU$5,000
one owner, 9k km Roadworthy, 6 month rego. but a lot more than the CB500F which I know fits me and way quicker tho no sport bike.Log into Facebook
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I am sure I would have lost my license if I had one.Won't be on my target list but how do you only ride this gorgeous Hyabusa 17k km in 15 years,
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Despite my growing respect for the CB500 bikes ....some neat deals coming around.
MT-07 for $5500 asking ...good deal considering I got $4800 for my 2017 MT-03
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31" seat height. Very upright. Certainly some thrill in the throttle with 75HP on that relatively low weight.
MT-07 for $5500 asking ...good deal considering I got $4800 for my 2017 MT-03
Review: 2016 Yamaha MT-07 HO
Yamaha's MT-07 impressed when it arrived in LAMS form, with the High Output version taking it to another level, with considerably more power!
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By comparison by CB300F was 150 kg with less than half the HP and the GS 170kg with about 1/2 the HP
31" seat height. Very upright. Certainly some thrill in the throttle with 75HP on that relatively low weight.
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Likewise! I'd love to try one some day though...just for kicks. One of the members here offered me to try his Busa when I had my 250...I passed because I def didn't have enough experience to jump on that monster.
I slightly regret not taking him up on that offer though...
I got offered a brief run on The Widowmaker - Kawasaki 750 triple two stroke.
I felt like laundry hanging onto the bars when it hit the powerband.
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Mimico you might want to consider that MT-07
I felt like laundry hanging onto the bars when it hit the powerband.
Kawasaki H2 Mach IV - Wikipedia
Mimico you might want to consider that MT-07
The H1 had a high power-to-weight ratio for the time, 45 kW (60 hp) and a dry weight of 384 pounds (174 kg), comparable to a top racing motorcycle, but had generally poor handling and weak drum brakes front and rear. It could accelerate along the 1/4 mile test course in 12.4 seconds.
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Can almost feel the rush.
I'm sure there are but perhaps not in price range or with as upright seating and I'm committed to "watching paint dry" CB500F 
unless I flip it.
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for the Cairns Australia region.....let me know. 
unless I flip it.If you can find one
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