Advice on 600 / 650 cc ?

09-11-2007, 07:19 PM

Hi Folks,

I am new to biking (of the motor kind anyway)....

I did my CBT about 5 weeks ago (before jetting of on Hols), on my return I bought a brand new Yamaha YBR 125 for commuting from my home (Rosyth) to Edinburgh.........(across the Forth Road Bridge).

I have to say, I love the 125 as it is a nice bike for commuting and cheap to run, however, it is REALLY bad with uphills and headwinds, so, I have my DAS course and test booked for the end of Oct, start of Nov.

I am now looking to get a 600 / 650cc on passing my test (fingers crossed) and am after some advice on what to go for.

I was looking at all-rounders and quite liked the New Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 / ABS, or the Suzuki Bandit 650 SA or such like.

The reason for looking for a more upright ride is that I am 6 foot tall and suffered a car accident a year ago and have trouble with my back neck and shoulders, my back is okay if straight but does not like the bottom of it being bend / stretched.

Anywayz.......sorry for the REALLY long post, all help and advice greatly appreciated ?

Cheers very much in advance.

Spree · 09-11-2007, 07:28 PM

Hello Andy and welcome to the forums m8

Not bad choices, to add to that you could try the ER6 or there are one or two trailies that would fit the bill. I would also try an older CBR600 out as they aint too bad for position.

druidsam · 09-11-2007, 10:45 PM

hello andy.you could also try a seat on a thundercat as they have a quite upright seating position,but any of the bikes you mentioned should fit the bill or as spree suggests the er6 or a Kawasaki z750..and welcome to the forum

.....................Sam

Rerb · 09-11-2007, 11:19 PM

Hello,
I have to agree with the old fella's on this one regarding bikes.

Any way if you and Sam fight it out for the madest Scotsman can you post it on YouTube for us

Spree · 09-11-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerb

Hello,
I have to agree with the old fella's on this one regarding bikes.

Any way if you and Sam fight it out for the madest Scotsman can you post it on YouTube for us

Old fella's?? you cheeky young monkey

He meant to say "slightly more mature but a hell of a lot faster" Andy.

Spree · 09-11-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by druidsam

hello andy.you could also try a seat on a thundercat as they have a quite upright seating position,but any of the bikes you mentioned should fit the bill or as spree suggests the er6 or a Kawasaki z750..and welcome to the forum

.....................Sam

Thundercat? bloody thundercat? Wtf do you think he is ? a bleedin historian

Damn good weed this BTW

Spree · 09-11-2007, 11:34 PM

Only kiddin Sam - He's right Andy, try one of them out

09-12-2007, 05:44 PM

Cheers for the advice folks!!!

I have to say though, it is getting VERY frustrating..........I cannae get out there and try any of the bikes until I get my full license (and have to wait til at least beginning of November - thats if I pass)

.

I could however put my bum on them all and see what they feel to sit on

, and then get the salesman to fire them up

..........but that will just make me feel worse

......fired up and nowhere to go

.....LOL

Anyways, not too long to go.........

As for the fighting it out with Sam for the maddest Scotsman title.......Sam would win just now (since the car accident I have been told to give up Karate and Kick Boxing

), it would be funny though, You Tube here we come

10-09-2007, 06:56 PM

Fazer or Bandit 2 good choices, however not the new FZ6, go for the older model with the Thundercat derived engine, the new one is not a patch on the old as a first bike, the engine and brakes are far better and offer much more linear performance which makes it a much easier bike to ride well.

10-26-2007, 08:46 AM

I'd say go with a yam, but yeah, go for an older FZ6....

09-11-2007, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
k3nw00d Posts: n/a	Advice on 600 / 650 cc ? Hi Folks, I am new to biking (of the motor kind anyway).... I did my CBT about 5 weeks ago (before jetting of on Hols), on my return I bought a brand new Yamaha YBR 125 for commuting from my home (Rosyth) to Edinburgh.........(across the Forth Road Bridge). I have to say, I love the 125 as it is a nice bike for commuting and cheap to run, however, it is REALLY bad with uphills and headwinds, so, I have my DAS course and test booked for the end of Oct, start of Nov. I am now looking to get a 600 / 650cc on passing my test (fingers crossed) and am after some advice on what to go for. I was looking at all-rounders and quite liked the New Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 / ABS, or the Suzuki Bandit 650 SA or such like. The reason for looking for a more upright ride is that I am 6 foot tall and suffered a car accident a year ago and have trouble with my back neck and shoulders, my back is okay if straight but does not like the bottom of it being bend / stretched. Anywayz.......sorry for the REALLY long post, all help and advice greatly appreciated ? Cheers very much in advance.
k3nw00d Posts: n/a

09-11-2007, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,680	Hello Andy and welcome to the forums m8 Not bad choices, to add to that you could try the ER6 or there are one or two trailies that would fit the bill. I would also try an older CBR600 out as they aint too bad for position.
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

09-11-2007, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 3,317	hello andy.you could also try a seat on a thundercat as they have a quite upright seating position,but any of the bikes you mentioned should fit the bill or as spree suggests the er6 or a Kawasaki z750..and welcome to the forum .....................Sam
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09-11-2007, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,680	Only kiddin Sam - He's right Andy, try one of them out
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

09-12-2007, 05:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
k3nw00d Posts: n/a	Cheers for the advice folks!!! I have to say though, it is getting VERY frustrating..........I cannae get out there and try any of the bikes until I get my full license (and have to wait til at least beginning of November - thats if I pass) . I could however put my bum on them all and see what they feel to sit on , and then get the salesman to fire them up ..........but that will just make me feel worse ......fired up and nowhere to go .....LOL Anyways, not too long to go......... As for the fighting it out with Sam for the maddest Scotsman title.......Sam would win just now (since the car accident I have been told to give up Karate and Kick Boxing ), it would be funny though, You Tube here we come
k3nw00d Posts: n/a

09-11-2007, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,330	Hello, I have to agree with the old fella's on this one regarding bikes. Any way if you and Sam fight it out for the madest Scotsman can you post it on YouTube for us

10-09-2007, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
ancientd Posts: n/a	Re: Advice on 600 / 650 cc ? Fazer or Bandit 2 good choices, however not the new FZ6, go for the older model with the Thundercat derived engine, the new one is not a patch on the old as a first bike, the engine and brakes are far better and offer much more linear performance which makes it a much easier bike to ride well.
ancientd Posts: n/a

10-26-2007, 08:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
TokenYank Posts: n/a	Re: Advice on 600 / 650 cc ? I'd say go with a yam, but yeah, go for an older FZ6....
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