Getting back on a bike but what one?

[Martin4356111]

Evening all,

I’m looking at getting back on a bike after around 17 years out the seat. My first and last bike was a 1997 CBR600R which I had for around two years before a new baby forced me to make some tough decisions.

Family life and improved maturity with age means that I’m now better placed to start riding again.

I have a budget of between £4k and £5k and would like something no more than around five years old. As I’m a bit older than I used to be, I’m drawn away from the fully faired sports bikes and attracted to naked bikes.

So far I have looked at the CB650R and Triumph Trident but would welcome the thoughts of more experienced riders.

Thanks in advance.

[T6 vanman]

Always here for another inappropriate suggestion

You haven't commented on what type of usage you'll do .. commute to work or just bimble around in your free time to yourself
Tax and MOT free

[Kevin-2g5x2]

The stock reply -- Triumph street triple, don't worry about the budget only stretching to a bike older than 5 years, it's a naked and will still be quick enough to remind you of when you ripped about on your Honda, they are a cracking used buy in your price range.

[Martin4356111]

T6 vanman said:

Always here for another inappropriate suggestion

You haven't commented on what type of usage you'll do .. commute to work or just bimble around in your free time to yourself
Tax and MOT free

Apologies. Will just be for fun and maybe the odd commute when the weather is nice.

[cirian75]

SV650 2019 onwards (brakes went from two pot sliders to 4 piston opposed, white raised writing on calipers)

Edited by cirian75 on Tuesday 2nd September 07:48

[M1C]

Still a great looking bike, IMO, the SV. Kinda timeless, really.

[A500leroy]

Duke 790.