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Kawasaki ZR-7
Price: £3995
Year: 1999
Reader rating: 3.5/5 from 1 review
In short:Good looking machine let down by sluggard motor and too-soft suspension stitchwort: GOOD ALL ROUNDER Strengths: perfect no nonsense first big bike, mines been to Portugal, france ,spain, Italy, 240 miles to reserve 125 mph, 55 mpg, 2 up
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Yamaha WR125 X (2009 - present)
Price: £3200
Year: 2009
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 1 review
Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 125cc Power: 14.4bhp Torque: 9lb ft Weight: 137kg Seat height: 920mm Fuel capacity: 8.5L sks: Complete package Strengths: Build quality, stylish looks ,mpg, fast for a 125cc, suspension/ handling Weaknesses: Build
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BMW G650GS
Year: 2011
Reader rating: 4/5 from 3 reviews
JC73: Impressive, adaptable, economic, good value bike. Strengths: Excellent fuel economy, 82mpg max average 65mpg with panniers.Cheap to buy, significantly less than the nearest rival.Good build quality.Easy to use for those who are vertically
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Yamaha XTZ750 Super Tenere
Price: £4199
Year: 1989
Reader rating: 3/5 from 3 reviews
, as opposed to a lot of the more modern plastic trailiesMPG - averages 50+ (but carb emulsion tubes wear out in 5-10k miles, dropping mpg to under 30, so watch out)Torque - loads of torque throughout rev rangeExcellent two up - comfortable for both
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Ducati ST3 S (2006 - 2008)
Price: £8495
Year: 2003
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
, lovely engine and super slick gearbox . has been totally reliable so far and fuel consumption is good , ranging from 35m.p.g. to 50 m.p.g. depending on your mood . makes me feel good every time i ride it . Weaknesses: all day comfort , lovely engine
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Derbi Senda Terra Adventure (2009 - present)
Price: £2985
Year: 2009
Reader rating: 3/5 from 1 review
seated and intuitive to ride with good handling and brakes, lovely gearbox and super engine, fuel economy good at around 80mpg (still running in). Build quality appears good with no obvious problems so far. Tyres are budget but up to the job so far
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Yamaha XJ600S Diversion (1993 - 2003)
Price: £3549
Year: 1993
Reader rating: 3/5 from 2 reviews
. Strengths: 56mpg average. Easy to work on. Low, low insurance. Totally reliable (starts first time, every time). Comfortable over long distances (no weight on wrists). Allows progress up to and (way) beyond the national speed limit without any drama
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Suzuki DR350 S
Price: £2960
Year: 1991
Reader rating: 3.5/5 from 1 review
Chandler: Don't think knee down more po-go stick. Strengths: 105 MPG (big motorway run)7 pound fill upIf you can see it this will probably ride up it. Makes green laning big fun. Stay at home mechanic, they are super simple. Weaknesses: 105 MPG (big
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Suzuki V-Strom 650A (2012 - )
Year: 2012
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 3 reviews
Strom, I could not be more please with the bike. S00222: Great Bike Strengths: Very Comfy, Great mpg, Nice breaks, Light and Very good price. Tested the Triumph Tiger which was also nice, but the Suzuki feels just as powerful and comfy but 1000
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Peugeot V-Clic 50 (2007 - present)
Price: £999
Year: 2007
Reader rating: 3/5 from 1 review
month UNLIMITED mileage warranty70-100 MPG**Only 15 annual Road TaxEasier and cheaper than a car to parkElectric (and kick) startSide and Centre standsStylish Alloy WheelsHydraulic Front ForksHydraulic Shock Absorber155mm Front Disc Brake
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