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Whatmough · 11-13-2006, 02:45 AM

Nighthawk 750

Neal · 11-13-2006, 02:50 AM

At 6'2, a Buell Blast would be too cramped for you. A Kawi EX 500 would seem to fit your needs perfectly as well as the GS500. The Sporty also makes a fine commuter....windshields,bags ,etc are readily available .

ejis · 11-13-2006, 02:55 AM

My first bike was a 1995 Yamaha Seca II - great commuter bike, very cheap, and even has a little bit of weather protection. I have a SV650 now, though, and it's better in every way (no surprise).

boru4761 · 11-13-2006, 02:59 AM

I agree with the EX500 suggestion. However, when you get it, buy some decent flat black and paint the whole thing. That bike came in some ugly paintjobs. I just saw one over the weekend that had been completely blacked out and it actually looked really cool.

seruzawa · 11-13-2006, 03:03 AM

Hard to beat a Bonnie.

cls · 11-13-2006, 03:12 AM

If you strictly want a fun, economical bike, get the 250 Ninja. I still have one, and think it's a hoot. Ultra cheap to buy and own. Very light and easy to use. If you want performance, it'll get old, but for practical, it's great fun.

DC_Dave · 11-13-2006, 03:18 AM

I faced the same decision last year. If I was going to rat the bike out, I'd go GS500. If I was going to wash & maintain the bike, I'd go EX500 Ninja.

Of course, this is just "do as I say," since I ended up buying a ZRX1200R.

acecycleins · 11-13-2006, 03:31 AM

Buying used: Yes the SV is a great daily bike. Also look for these: BMW F650, Buell M2 Cyclone, Honda CB750 Nighthawk, Honda Helix 250 scooter, Kawasaki EX500 Ninja, Suzuki GSX750 Katana or GSF1200 Bandit, Triumph Bonni or Thunderbird (99-01 sport is the the T-bird's best). ANY of these can be had for between $1800-$3500 if you purchase bikes that are at least 5 years old. Parts are everywhere.

jibosch · 11-13-2006, 03:41 AM

Triumph Bonnie or Kawasaki Ninja 650, as the latter should be able to come in under the $5000 mark by now. I own a Buell Cyclone, and maintenance can be pricey. Same can be said of Ducati's.

dmoon64 · 11-13-2006, 03:52 AM

KLR650!

11-13-2006, 02:45 AM	#1
Whatmough Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 104	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute Nighthawk 750

11-13-2006, 02:50 AM	#2
Neal Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 731	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute At 6'2, a Buell Blast would be too cramped for you. A Kawi EX 500 would seem to fit your needs perfectly as well as the GS500. The Sporty also makes a fine commuter....windshields,bags ,etc are readily available .

11-13-2006, 02:55 AM	#3
ejis Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 285	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute My first bike was a 1995 Yamaha Seca II - great commuter bike, very cheap, and even has a little bit of weather protection. I have a SV650 now, though, and it's better in every way (no surprise).

11-13-2006, 02:59 AM	#4
boru4761 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 406	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute I agree with the EX500 suggestion. However, when you get it, buy some decent flat black and paint the whole thing. That bike came in some ugly paintjobs. I just saw one over the weekend that had been completely blacked out and it actually looked really cool.

11-13-2006, 03:03 AM	#5
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute Hard to beat a Bonnie. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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11-13-2006, 03:12 AM	#6
cls Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute If you strictly want a fun, economical bike, get the 250 Ninja. I still have one, and think it's a hoot. Ultra cheap to buy and own. Very light and easy to use. If you want performance, it'll get old, but for practical, it's great fun.

11-13-2006, 03:18 AM	#7
DC_Dave Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 97	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute I faced the same decision last year. If I was going to rat the bike out, I'd go GS500. If I was going to wash & maintain the bike, I'd go EX500 Ninja. Of course, this is just "do as I say," since I ended up buying a ZRX1200R. __________________ www.HowWealthWorks.com The Truth About Building Wealth and Freedom

11-13-2006, 03:31 AM	#8
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute Buying used: Yes the SV is a great daily bike. Also look for these: BMW F650, Buell M2 Cyclone, Honda CB750 Nighthawk, Honda Helix 250 scooter, Kawasaki EX500 Ninja, Suzuki GSX750 Katana or GSF1200 Bandit, Triumph Bonni or Thunderbird (99-01 sport is the the T-bird's best). ANY of these can be had for between $1800-$3500 if you purchase bikes that are at least 5 years old. Parts are everywhere. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

11-13-2006, 03:41 AM	#9
jibosch Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 70	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute Triumph Bonnie or Kawasaki Ninja 650, as the latter should be able to come in under the $5000 mark by now. I own a Buell Cyclone, and maintenance can be pricey. Same can be said of Ducati's.

11-13-2006, 03:52 AM	#10
dmoon64 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	Re: Suggest a bike for my commute KLR650!