Recommend me a bike

[Onagoth]

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a 2014 street triple r came in at $650....the FZ-09 was over twice that.

 

[meme]

How about the vstrom? Everyone seems to love em loads.

 

[Sadz]

I prefer a naked bike....just like the look a lot better.

CB500F then

 

[CafeRay]

insurance is pretty expensive over 600cc....any ideas for something a little smaller?

CBR500. Comfy, strong enough, reliable, cheap on gas, cheap insurance, ABS (I assume you commute in rain), faired.

 

[inreb]

Royal Enfield Cafe Racer with bar risers and Pelican cases. /end thread

 

[Matt Rain]

CB500F then

Yes. In red. Very handsome bike.

 

[Joe Bass]

Yes. In red. Very handsome bike.

Handsome? My bike is female. She's purdy.
Also agree with Matt, in red.

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[Sukiyaki]

I think The Ducati Multistrada and the BMW S1000XR are great commuter/touring bikes with loads of performance. Upright seating position for comfort, loads of power, options for luggage, great electronics for ride modes in all conditions.

That is really sexy. Way out of my budget range, but loving it a lot more than the GS 800 or 1200. Put 3 aluminum hard cases on that and a bunch of farkles and I'd call it my *forever bike*...

 

[Supernam]

I always recommend the CB500X, but if you like being naked get the CB500F.

 

[Ducati Dude]

2015 Multistrada S...

 

[johnscruiser]

My last bike was an R6 which got to be fairly uncomfortable after riding for more than 45 mins.

Tech spec's, Ultra Heavy Weight bar ends (hvmp), Saddlemen Tech seat. Can ride all day every day.

 

[Hardwrkr13]

STR is a great bike and you seem pretty set on it anyways. Go test ride one and see how you find it on the hwy. Take a good look at the Suzuki GSX-S750 as well.

 

[superseven]

As a daily commuter. Versys 650. Should be cheap to buy used, and cheap to insure.

 

[Chhai]

$650 for the year for a street triple r - I would go for that.

having owning both machines triumph 675 and a cbr500 ... the 500 is a good value machine but i prefer the 675 to be honest with you.

a 2014 street triple r came in at $650....the FZ-09 was over twice that.

 

[Onagoth]

$650 for the year for a street triple r - I would go for that.

having owning both machines triumph 675 and a cbr500 ... the 500 is a good value machine but i prefer the 675 to be honest with you.

only problem is that the street triple is hard to find used...or at the least is far more expensive.

I like the look of the other bikes, but I can't justify going over $800 a year for insurance...kind of an arbitrary amount, but still.

 

[Matt Rain]

Looks like you're narrowing it down to the Honda 500's.

 

[Motorcycle_Girl]

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Triumph. I have the Street Triple and love it. More then adequate for a commute and lots of fun!

 

[Onagoth]

I got lots of time to decide....I'm not in any rush seeing as how there isn't much time left this season anyways...the CB500f is a great looking bike though.


Decisions, decisions...

 

[CafeRay]

$650 for the year for a street triple r - I would go for that.

having owning both machines triumph 675 and a cbr500 ... the 500 is a good value machine but i prefer the 675 to be honest with you.

3X the power and lighter might have some influence.

 

[abkdt41]

Honda hornet

Naked styling and similar power to the R6

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