New Motorbike advise

[richardf]

Hi,

i know its a bit random but i' m just looking around for a new motorbike. (it will be my first proper bike as i'm now on a 125 scooter) has any body got advise in what kind of bike to get? the only things i'd like is a topbox/panniers that look ok. Cheers guys.

[electricblue]

What cc r u after?Is it a 125 you want?

[Toureman]

Honda de ville is one of the best bikes to get after passing your test, 500 so plenty powerful enoough and I think it comes with panniers and top box.

Start getting the Motorcycle news and looking through that!

[Impret-Sir]

There are not many medium sized bikes that come with a topbox and panniers, they tend to be fitted on larger machines more suited to doing distance work, as Toureman says the Honda Deauville does have panniers fitted as standard, but its desperately dull to ride and is best seen as sensible transport. You want a Honda CB500 sport. Very good fun for its size, ultra reliable, good value(recently replaced so lots of second hand bargains about), only group 9 insurance, able to scratch and commute equally well, and you can get a rack for the back to plop a topbox on if you really must! (there is a version without a fairing called simply CB500, which is basically identical otherwise, will be a couple of hundred quid cheaper).

[Impret-Sir]

By the way, the Deauville was a 650 not a 500, and has recently been upped to a 700cc, still dull though!

[richardf]

Thanks guys.

I'm after something over 125 electricblue

[bobbybobson]

Hi Richardf

I really badly want to buy a 125 scooter or perhaps a bike. Maybe you could sell me yours when you get a new, bigger, better one?!?? :P Only problem I've been finding is if you find a seller who's willing to deliver the bike, it's about �100. How are you getting on with finding one? :)

[richardf]

Where do you live? I am thinking about selling it as it happens. Its a piaggio zip125 in red i'm thinking about �750 as they are going on bike trader for �750 but mines got a few scratches and cometic things wrong so i am open to offers and significant drops in price. If you are serious then give me an email at [email protected] and i'll send you photos and more info.

[bobbybobson]

Ok, I've emailed you so I hope you get back to me soon! Cheers! :)