Thread: Bike for SWMBO

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...

Originally Posted by bacicat

Cruiser perhaps? 2009 Honda VT400

wow,, 252kgs,,

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

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

wow,, 252kgs,,

252 kg!

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.

Originally Posted by Ranga

Wow, didn't realise the amount of new Chinese 'retro' bikes on the market!

Cleveland CycleWerks - Ace Cafe'
braaap Mercury Cafe Racer - braaap Road Bike
Skymax 125 - Scooters and Buggies WA
ACE 125 - Scooters and Buggies WA

One of these would be nice, but a bit out of the price range - 2015 Royal Enfield Continental GT 535

I saw the Moto3 at the bike show yesterday. It's a nice looking bike.

I looked at one of these recently and it looks a good bike for touring:

CFMoto 650TK CFMoto 650 TK - Cycle Torque Magazine

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

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...

Originally Posted by Ranga

I'm thinking along the lines of maybe a CB400, but even those are almost 200kg. T

My wife had a CB400 ABS but it was about $10K - she liked it.