The other half and I went on a road trip today, to look for a bike for her when she (fingers crossed) passes her Part 2 on the 12th. She is looking at bikes in the 600cc range as she has to do a reasonable distance commute, and there's a fair amount of dual carriageway involved.
She needs an upright riding position as she has previously had back surgery, so sporty little numbers aren't an option.
The bike is going to have to be restricted as she is doing her tests on her YBR 125cc.
The bikes she tried were...
Yamaha Fazer - too high for her stumpy legs
Yamaha Diversion - too high for her stumpy legs
Yamaha MT3 - she didnt like the riding position
Suzuki Bandit - too forward a riding position
Suzuki SV650 - too forward a riding position
Honda CBF600 - felt too big
The bikes she likes, but cant decide which to get are..
Kawasaki ER 6F - She liked the riding position of this one, 2nd hand 2010 ABS 4.5k miles £4300
Suzuki GSX650F - She liked the riding position of this one, but not quite as much as the Kawasaki - but its new and only £4995
Her head says she should get the Suzuki as its new and will have warranty etc, her heart says get the Kawasaki as its the most comfortable riding position and she is going to be doing about 55 miles a day on it.
Over to you helpful lot nowDo you have any opinions on either of the bikes she likes, or maybe a suggestion for a bike that she hasnt tried?
