PDA

View Full Version : looking for winter bike


mikeapm
08-12-13, 01:04 PM
Looking to get a second bike to run through the winter thats easy to ride and comfortable but not too big as garage already quite full. Thinking of maybe an aprilia pegaso 650. Anyone have any experience of these bikes? (or have one parked up that you don't use any more).
Jed
12-12-13, 08:34 PM
Have a look also at the BMW F650 as it's a very similar bike, with a slightly less powerful engine, but perhaps more numerous?
mikeapm
14-12-13, 10:11 PM
cheers Jed. I see they look very similar. Not really bothered about power. I just want a comfy easy bike to go to work on. I'll see if I can find one to look at.
napalm
14-12-13, 11:03 PM
If you keep it washed, or don't care about the finish too much you can't go wrong with an sv650. They're also much fun in the summer. Cheap too I expect?
mrdelmonti
15-12-13, 10:28 AM
Something along the same lines as the F650, have you considered a Honda Transalp?
Jon_W
16-12-13, 07:57 AM
Honda CB500. Cheaper to run and tax, bomb proof motors and fun to ride.
Jed
17-12-13, 12:07 PM
I spotted this on the F650 forum (f650.co.uk): http://www.f650.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?18114-F650-strada-2001 I'm not sure if the link will work but it seems like a late low mileage bike in good well looked after condition. Could be a bargain if you're quick. I don't know the owner, so obviously you would need to carry out the usual checks before buying.

Good luck Jed
mikeapm
17-12-13, 10:03 PM
Yes I have arranged to see this one. Fingers crossed it is okay.
shiftyblake
19-12-13, 09:57 AM
I dont suppose you would be interested on a restored, professional re-sprayed car 600 FL 90G, with every part refurbished or changed and upgraded. Rides like a new bike !!
mikeapm
20-12-13, 10:32 PM
Thanks for all tips. I'll see how I get on tomorrow with the f650 and take it from there. The last single I rode was my first bike a suzuki ts 125 many years ago so interested to see how this one feels.
mikeapm
21-12-13, 09:20 PM
this f650 is now in my garage.
Jed
23-12-13, 09:43 AM
Congratulations and welcome to the joys of F650 ownership! If you got it for anything close to what the chap was asking for it I reckon you have bagged yourself a bargain, well done.
Swanny
23-12-13, 10:17 AM
That sounds like a real bargain