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Done Cardiff to Graz in 2 days on my ETZ251. Also Budapest to Calais in 2 days too on the 251. Fun times. ____________________ CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 17k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 9k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 38k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 50k. |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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I will openly admit to being biased, but hear me out...
I currently commute into St Paul's from the High Wycombe area. I go once or twice a week and take the M40/A40 route.
I've used a CBF1000 for the commute for over 10 years. I know it's not a popular choice, but it's suited me perfectly. I've done the journey on CBR600F, CB500, NC750, CBR954RR and RXS100 and the CBF1000 has been easily the best (for a commute)
My only upgrades are taller screen, heated grips and topbox. Oh and a power socket/voltmeter for early warning of potential stator failure. My CBF is a mark 1 and I think I'm on my 3rd stator? The mark II you linked above doesn't suffer from the same weakness.
Although the CBF is a bit of a lump it's surprisingly nimble in town and the engine is a peach. Loads of pick-up regardless of gear and enough oomph to keep up with the fast boys and girls on the M40.
The section from Polish War Memorial to end of the Westway is all average speed cameras so fearsomely dull these days, but great for fuel economy and tyre life. The cameras ARE live. I know, I tested them
Shame Honda didn't continue with the CBF. The NT1100 doesn't appeal to me as a replacement. I would actually be more tempted by the Forza 750, although that's well out of your suggested price range. I intend to book test rides on the Forza and a few others. My CBF has now done 120k miles and won't last forever.
Anyway just my opinion. There are better bikes for filtering, but the CBF is quicker than most and the motorway performance and comfort swings it for me. ____________________ 2016 CBF1000F - Commuter heaven | 1994 CBR600FR - Awaiting defibrillation |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 77 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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