Modern Buddy

Posted: **Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:24 pm**

picked up Honda's new model over the July 4th weekend CB500F

Posted: **Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:47 pm**

Cool. I like the looks of CB500x, adventure bike version. I'm not sure they are in the showrooms yet.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:43 am**

wheelbender6 wrote:Cool. I like the looks of CB500x, adventure bike version. I'm not sure they are in the showrooms yet.

they are rather hard to come by here for some reason. my friend ordered one in black and since an extra one came in i snatched it. it accelerates so quickly i'm getting spoiled fast!

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:53 am**

Since Kawasaki ended production of the Ninja 500 in 2009 or so, there has really been little offered in the half litre class for the street. The Royal Enfield is 500cc is nice, but is not really a high performance motorcycle.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:44 am**

wheelbender6 wrote:Since Kawasaki ended production of the Ninja 500 in 2009 or so, there has really been little offered in the half litre class for the street. The Royal Enfield is 500cc is nice, but is not really a high performance motorcycle.

i tried the Enfield---it's good for a little toodle about town, not much else.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:28 pm**

How do you like it? I am reeeeeeally thinking about getting one of those (if the wife will let me)! Beautiful bike.

Posted: **Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:02 pm**

That's a great-looking new addition to a nice collection of bikes! 60's Batgirl would be jealous, methinks.

I'm looking forward to hearing how you like your new Honda.

Posted: **Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:22 pm**

jrstone wrote:How do you like it? I am reeeeeeally thinking about getting one of those (if the wife will let me)! Beautiful bike.

couldn't be happier---it's fast and smooth rolling off the throttle, rapid acceleration, pretty narrow and light so very maneuverable. It's a great looking thing too--gets plenty of attention. gotta say tho i've got to get to the track and learn how to corner better at speed, i mean it took me several years to get really good at it on scooters and it's kinda different i'm finding on a moto. I've gotten use to the position, but after 4 or 5 hours in the seat my butt hurts!! in 4 days i put over 600 miles and took it in for the first service

Posted: **Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:24 pm**

jrsjr wrote:That's a great-looking new addition to a nice collection of bikes! 60's Batgirl would be jealous, methinks. I'm looking forward to hearing how you like your new Honda.

i sold my '72 Rally--just not a vintage type of girl after all

Posted: **Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:07 am**

BatGirl got a new Bat Bike? why was this not in the news?!

BatGirl, would you say this bike may be near ideal for the scooterist making a jump to cycles? it sounds lightweight, nimble, easy to manage? how are you finding the experience now that you are down the line a month with it?

how is it in urban traffic compared with the scooter? much shifting NEEDED?

Posted: **Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:18 pm**

JHScoot wrote:BatGirl got a new Bat Bike? why was this not in the news?!

BatGirl, would you say this bike may be near ideal for the scooterist making a jump to cycles? it sounds lightweight, nimble, easy to manage? how are you finding the experience now that you are down the line a month with it?

how is it in urban traffic compared with the scooter? much shifting NEEDED?

this moto is perfect, only i'll be ready for more power next year! i love how easy it is to shift , how quickly it accelerates, and for lane splitting it's pretty narrow.

Posted: **Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:03 pm**

sounds like my kind of ride. woo-hoo

more power, you say? Honda? CBR600RR, maybe? not trying to tempt you, just sayin!

Posted: **Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:15 pm**

JHScoot wrote:sounds like my kind of ride. woo-hoo

more power, you say? Honda? CBR600RR, maybe? not trying to tempt you, just sayin!

Ducati baby!

Posted: **Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:37 pm**

http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/hypermot ... p/index.do

Posted: **Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:18 pm**

The Hypermotard is a beauty, but the Monster 690 fits the budget a lot better.

Posted: **Thu Sep 05, 2013 3:44 pm**

wheelbender6 wrote:The Hypermotard is a beauty, but the Monster 690 fits the budget a lot better.

my friend says the Hyper is scary fast and he doesn't scare easily, so i'm thinkin' eh--maybe not..

Posted: **Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:58 pm**

batgirl, I don't think ANY bike would scare you!

Posted: **Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:43 pm**

RoadRambler wrote:batgirl, I don't think ANY bike would scare you!

hah! you're sweet--well i do like a challenge!!

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