What to buy?
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djrber

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2 posts

108 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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I'm getting back on a bike/scooter after 6 years ive narrowed it down to 2 a new sym symphony st200 or a used 2010 Honda sh300 full service history 10500 on clock about £200 difference in price new or old all advice appreciated.

Biker 1

8,612 posts

150 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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djrber said:
I'm getting back on a bike/scooter after 6 years ive narrowed it down to 2 a new sym symphony st200 or a used 2010 Honda sh300 full service history 10500 on clock about £200 difference in price new or old all advice appreciated.
I'm no scooter expert, but I've had both Honda bikes & cars over the years. Phenomenal depth of engineering, great paint finishes & amazing longevity & reliability. Then there's parts availability & dealer facilities. Honda EVERY time.

TurbosSuck

201 posts

113 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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I'd go for the Honda too, same reasons as above. My sister rides a little SH 125 and when I had a go I was very impressed! I know scooters are the height of un-cool but I've secretly fancied one of the SH 300's for commuting duties. They're supposed to be very good.

Wyvern971

1,507 posts

239 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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I had an SH300 for commuting smile

It's a nippy little machine, doesn't weigh much and doesn't feel any less nimble than a smaller machine in town.

For commuting, it was much easier than a big bike, with the added bonus that I wasn't worried about so much about parking it up to find (typically another scooter) rammed up next to it.

Moulder

1,648 posts

243 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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What are they going to be used for? If it is commuting and there is any motorway or dual carriageway in the commute either of those are going to be a bit insubstantial/unpleasant.

If those are the only choices and I had to have one with no other alternatives I would choose the Honda. My only concern if it is for urban commuting being its age, if any rules/taxes/charges are bought in based on vehicle age you may end up paying more for something older.

djrber

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2 posts

108 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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Thank-you all who replied will be using bike for pleasure only wanted a machine not to heavy and fast enough to keep me out of the range of hgv,s if I use motorways looks like the Honda.

kurt535

3,560 posts

148 months

Wednesday 29th November 2017
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honda every time