Not her thing? What about an adventure tourer style? 2006 Kawasaki KLE500
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Not her thing? What about an adventure tourer style? 2006 Kawasaki KLE500
Cruiser perhaps? 2009 Honda VT400
Or that classic look? A bit older, but would be reliable and again, would sit on 100 no problems. 1988 Yamaha SR400
So, that's 4 different styles - one from each of the big 4 Jap manufacturers. All are LAMS approved and fit your budget. :). Hopefully she likes the look of one of those. :)
My work here is done... :D
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Originally Posted by bacicat
wow,, 252kgs,, :o
I met a lady at the Goucester V-Strom Gathering this year. Her husband was on the Strom but she was on a Suzuki Inazuma 250 Twin. She loved it. $4990 ride away.
INAZUMA 250 - Features | Suzuki Motorcycles
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252 kg!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
That is very close to twice the weight of my Honda CB250RS.
It probably wouldn't suit though as it is kick start only. I consider that an advantage, but I suspect your wife wouldn't see it that way.
I saw the Moto3 at the bike show yesterday. It's a nice looking bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranga
I looked at one of these recently and it looks a good bike for touring:
CFMoto 650TK CFMoto 650 TK - Cycle Torque Magazine
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Well, the thing is, I'd like it to be a very different style than the Versys, hence a nice change if I happen to hop on it.
I'm not a fan of cruisers, and they're too heavy. I'm thinking along the lines of maybe a CB400, but even those are almost 200kg. The brain is telling me to get her a CB125, but then I won't want to ride it :p
A naked 'street-fighter' like the Inazuma or KTM Duke would possibly be fun, but she doesn't really like the style.
I kick starter wouldn't bother me, but for her I figure would only end in tears ;)
Interestingly, I actually booked a test ride on the CFMoto tourer, but didn't get around to it, after reading about some quality issues. Seems like a lot of bike for the money though. Reading some horror stories about the Braaap and reliability and poor after-sales support. I reckon in about 5 years I'd be willing to risk a Chinese bike.
Also, whatever bike we find, needs to be in QLD.
Decisions, decisions...
My wife had a CB400 ABS but it was about $10K - she liked it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranga
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Yeh, they're nice, but not cheap