Bike for holidays

[Billy2023]

My wife and both ride, R1250RS and F900XR, and I am thinking of getting a couple of lightweight small bikes to stick on a trailer behind our motorhome when we are in Europe. We don’t need anything particularly fast and would have nakeds to help keep cool. We we won’t be on motorways so I was thinking of a couple of Triumph Speed 400 or something like that.
What would you suggest test riding and getting?

[dibblecorse]

Ducati Scramblers

[spoodler]

Depending on where you've got planned, and how much you wish to spend... Himalayans? The new BSA Bantam?

[pherlopolus]

I love the look of the scrambler 400x, or the NX500 (cb500x that was)

I don’t have a big (or modern) bike, and put my 1981 Superdream 400 on a trailer and take it with us. This year I am planning to actually ride it from Midlands to Anglesey as part of the holiday. In my more mature years (54) I found 43bhp is just the right power for just pottering around enjoying the ride.

[Billy2023]

Ducati Scrambler is a good shout as is the Himalayans.
I feel a few test rides. Coming up

[gsxrblue]

A friend has a Fantic Caballero 500 which looks a good laugh. Sound lovely.

[Billy2023]

I hadn’t even thought of Fantic, great shout.
There is a dealer not that far from me, looks like I will be paying them a visit.

[Rhonda]

Billy2023 said:

I hadn’t even thought of Fantic, great shout.
There is a dealer not that far from me, looks like I will be paying them a visit.

They are supposed to be in financial difficulties, maybe take that into account when considering.

[PT1984]

New Honda GB350?

[srob]

spoodler said:

Depending on where you've got planned, and how much you wish to spend... Himalayans? The new BSA Bantam?

This would be my suggestion. I had a look round one at the local dealer the other day and I was really impressed with how 'grown up' it looked. And for under four grand it wouldn't be a big stress to trailer it and leave it places.

Having spoken to someone who's ridden one a fair bit he said they're really good fun too.

[smifffymoto]

A pair of 125 scooters.
Easy for the supermarket,easy to park,will keep up in traffic etc.

[RazerSauber]

If you're not doing motorways and just low speeds then surely the CBR125 would fit the bill, or an MSX125 if you want something a little less aggressive. If you're not going that fast, you might as well save a chunk of money on the bike and fuel.

[Alex@POD]

Depends on the motorhome and how you want to ride, but for me I'd stick a couple of Groms in the garage to save the hassle of a trailer (in terms of security, parking en route, etc).

[StuntCock]

A pair Honda CT125 Hunter Cubs? Great for lugging supplies back to the motorhome, and surprisingly good fun to knock about on.

[Bob_Defly]

Two TW200's.

[Panclan]

How about a couple of Mutt mongrels

[Billy2023]

Thanks everyone.
The bikes will be on a trailer.
We won’t be riding on motorways but do want something with a bit of go, I don’t think I would enjoy the Picos on a 125 or scooter.
Looks like one of the scramblers or speed 400 will be the first test rides.

[Billy2023]

After a few test rides the Speed 400 won and I now have couple of second hand ones sitting the garage.

I wouldn't want one as my only bike but they seem ideal for what I want them for and for the money seem great value

Just have to remember what you are riding before making an overtake!

Edited by Billy2023 on Friday 26th September 12:42

[Chicken Chaser]

CF Moto 450mt.

[Jag_NE]

PT1984 said:

New Honda GB350?

I was going to suggest these too. Really low price, made in japan, great reviews. Cheap enough not to care if they are getting soaked on a trailer.