Getting back on a bike

[tomble22]

Hi all,

I'm thinking about getting back on a bike for the first time in about 6 years. Passed my test when i was 17 and had numerous sports/superbikes up to about 22, then relationships and marriage kicked in and it petered out. Bought a ZXR750 back in 2011 but it had a few issues and i didn't really get on with it.

Anyhow, i've seen a 2014 Honda CB500f for sale at my local dealer and i'm thinking about going for it. I had an old L reg CB500 back during my 2 year 33bhp phase and enjoyed it, obviously not particulrly powerful but was good fun to ride.

Does anyone on here own one of the new ones? Are they as chuckable and bulletproof as the old ones? I'll be using it for commuting here and there and social riding only, proabably a few thousand a year mileage.

Cheers,

Tom

[tomble22]

Something around £3k really. I always fancied an SV650/1000 back in the day but i always went for faired bikes (had a ZX-6R, GSXR 600, TL1000R and the ZXR750). I'd quite like something unfaired this time round, always liked a V twin too.

[tomble22]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Mate of mine who I used to go out riding with had a Tuono R which was very nice, bit out of my price range though!!

Not sure on a Ducati Monster, I get the feeling that at £3k I'd be at the lower end of the market and convincing my wife a bike is a good idea was hard enough without me spending a huge amount on repairing it too!! 😂

I like the idea of a speed triple or an SV1000, think I'll have a wander round the local bike shops tomorrow and do some research. Look forward to getting back on a bike though, have missed it!!

Will report back after the weekend with thoughts!!