Last fall I posted for advice regarding a fair asking price for a well loved and well farkled 2001 C10. I got good advice, then a member made me the “offer I couldn’t refuse”, and in a few weeks the “blue moo” will be off to new pastures. Which leaves me deciding on a suitable replacement.
I mainly use my bike for commuting, which is why a top heavy touring bike was wasted on me. I’m thinking of something in the 650-750 range, lighter than the Connie yet still up for a comfortable extended ride. Not a cruiser. Not a crotch rocket. Just a standard, versatile bike.
Prior to the Connie I had a couple of Honda 750’s from the’70’s. I’d go back to one of those, but my wife might question my sanity.
Possibilities I’ve thought of are the Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki bandit 600-650, Honda Nighthawk 750, even a Triumph 900 legend.
I’m sure there are other models I’ve overlooked, so again I’m calling on the brain trust of COG for advice. What affordable commuter bike would you look at for under $3500 (used)?
I mainly use my bike for commuting, which is why a top heavy touring bike was wasted on me. I’m thinking of something in the 650-750 range, lighter than the Connie yet still up for a comfortable extended ride. Not a cruiser. Not a crotch rocket. Just a standard, versatile bike.
Prior to the Connie I had a couple of Honda 750’s from the’70’s. I’d go back to one of those, but my wife might question my sanity.
Possibilities I’ve thought of are the Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki bandit 600-650, Honda Nighthawk 750, even a Triumph 900 legend.
I’m sure there are other models I’ve overlooked, so again I’m calling on the brain trust of COG for advice. What affordable commuter bike would you look at for under $3500 (used)?