500cc advice

[anonymous-user]

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[Prof Prolapse]

What does "Hardy", or "Urban", mean?

[Luke.]

Prof Prolapse said:

What does "Hardy", mean?

Let me Google that for you....

hardy
/ˈhɑːdi/
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adjective
capable of enduring difficult conditions; robust.
"a hardy breed of cattle"
synonyms: robust, healthy, fit, strong, sturdy, tough, rugged, hearty, lusty, vigorous, hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle, fighting fit, in fine fettle, in good health, in good condition; More
(of a plant) able to survive outside during winter.
"a favourite flowering shrub for early spring, vigorous and hardy"

[Zarco]

It's one of these.

[Prof Prolapse]

I know what the word means, but given it's effectively a synonym of the word "reliable" which the the OP used previously in his description before he went on to capitalise the "H" as if it were a proper noun, I wondered if it meant something else, and I was keen to hear his thoughts so I could better help.

But you fking carry on.

[jchesh]

The 90s/early-00s Honda CB500 (of which I have two) would fit the bill and are EXCELLENT bikes.

Or what about the new Honda CMX500 Rebel?

By 'protected', are you talking about fairings/weather protection or (I'm guessing it's this if you're wanting it for urban use) do you mean durable paint finish etc.?

[Luke.]

Prof Prolapse said:

I know what the word means, but given it's effectively a synonym of the word "reliable" which the the OP used previously in his description before he went on to capitalise the "H" as if it were a proper noun, I wondered if it meant something else, and I was keen to hear his thoughts so I could better help.

But you fking carry on.

Bit rude.

[Mr Dendrite]

He wants a Shrubbery? Ni, Ni, Ni!

[jchesh]

anonymous said:

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Yes, but the Honda CB500 (the '94 to '03 model) is better in every way – better engine, better brakes, better electrics, better reliability, better finish, probably better handling. Seriously, if you find a nice one you won't be disappointed. There's a reason why so many couriers use(d) them, more than the Kawasaki ER-5 or the Suzuki GS500. And despite being 20-ish years old and carbed they still do c. 55 mpg (maybe 45 in town...).

edit: I see you're in London, so the only thing is they're probably not allowed in the ULEZ by default. If someone gets a NOx emissions test done, or a certificate of conformation from Honda, then they may well be fine, but as it stands they're not. This is something to bear in mind with any pre-Euro3 bike.

Edited by jchesh on Friday 14th June 16:51

[mad4amanda]

New 2019 CBR500R is a lovely bike to ride, lighter and more responsive than previous models with a slipper clutch which is used to make a very light clutch too.

[Mr Tidy]

Well a Kawasaki triple would be my choice - "hardy" as nails!

But possibly not ULEZ compliant.

[LuS1fer]

He needs it to be Hardy to get far from the madding crowd.