motorbike help

[jellybean]

we are thinking of getting dh a smallish motorbike for travelling to and from work. any advice of where to start looking, what is a reasonable price for 2nd hand. any makes/models to go for or avoid?

[parkejm]

How far does he have to go? Does he have his CBT/full license?

[stacey86]

I am a rider, well have my full license and rode up until 2 years ago, and I would definitely recommend Honda. I had a CBR600 and it was a beauty!
A good reliable bike would be a Hornet 600/CBR600. Also Suzuki Bandits are decent and reliable too.
Autotrader is a good place to start tbh and will give you an idea of prices and its pribably worth getting insurance quotes online to give you an odea of insurance quotes and insurance bands too.

I have been riding since I was 17 & am unfortunately not able to ride atm as I obv have 2 DD's and unless I get myself a Goldwing with a huge sidecar it just wouldn't work

[stacey86]

By the way the Honda Hornet is a CB600f, you can get it in different engine sizes such as CB250/CB900 and the Suzuki Bandit is a GSF600.

[bubbasweet]

DH commutes by motorbike and has always had Hondas (well until he got his current bike ) His fave was the Hornet but you'd need a full licence for that. If you're only getting the CBT, then the 125 is a good option. I wouldn't go any smaller for engine size

[Mrs B]

MrB would also recomend a Honda. His last one was a 600, 13 years old and cost didly squat to run and nothing ever goes wrong with them. The rest depends on your budget and his riding experience/license, but you can get something reliable for around a grand. Sounds like a 125 may be the way to go.