New bike time.

[LeoN88]

So after having a break from biking for about 4 years I've got the itch to getting myself another. Previous bike was a CBR600 but having getting into a little trouble back then i'm not looking into getting a bike like that but wanting something that would still give me some excitement that would be comparable to that. Having looked around i'm narrowing it down to the er-6n or a bandit budget is a measley 2k at a stretch maybe 2.5k due to insurance but are there any other bikes worth considering as well? Also i'm planning to do a mini road trip for a couple weeks in the summer around France and Spain with the Mrs's on the back (she doesn't know it yet) so would also need to be fairly comfortable for a fairly long period of time. If anyone has personal experience with the bikes above or can recommend any others that would be great!

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[LeoN88]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm very intrigued in the vfr now looks quite sporty and comfortable for 2 and the only downside I can see is that there isn't anywhere for luggage with the exception of a hard back box because of the exhaust. Does anyone know what the reliability/servicing costs can be on these or if there are any nasty surprises that can pop up and be aware of? I'm guessing with it being Honda getting a high mileage example wouldn't be an issue? I. E would it be better getting a new generation with high mileage or vice versa?

 

[LeoN88]

So i've checked MCN as that was where i got my bike from before and they all seem to be pricing themselves a lot high compared to that of autotrader.

So i've narrowed it down to these three bikes.

The below example is of a high mileage (46k miles) but a 55 plate but the mid section looks a little worse for wear/rusty (or burn marks?). Looks to be in ok/good condition

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...F&postcode=cr37ya&radius=50&make=HONDA&page=1

This one is a lot cheaper slightly less mileage but older however looks to be in better condition judging by the pictures.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...F&postcode=cr37ya&radius=50&make=HONDA&page=1

But MY FAVOURITE by far is this. Looks to be in near mint condition and really like the red paint like yours TallPaul.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...F&postcode=cr37ya&radius=50&make=HONDA&page=1

Are there any other websites worth checking out either?

(Edit: there are a very limited amount of pre vtecs out there as well and ones that i have found for the same amount you can get a new model.)