Hunts8877 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Hi all,I currently ride a Hayabusa but it is not ideal for winter weather and am thinking of doing some courier work.My question is, on a budget of about 500-800, what suggestions do you have for a winter bike? I never really ridden in the snow before other than when I was a bit younger using a scooter.I know, ideally, don't ride in the snow at all (should it happen) but I need something that I can rely on should I have to ride in the snow. Will I be looking at a dirt bike, enduro or something like that? If so, let me know.Also, if you can recommend where I can buy, other that eBay and Gumtree which I am aware of, please let me know. I'm all ear.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Hello. Sounds like a small, say 250cc, adventure type bike would suit you. Make sure you have good tyres. Auto trader and Pistonheads also have bikes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I use a 2006 Honda CBF500 for exactly that purpose. Easy to ride, bulletproof reliability. I used to commute on a CB500 through all weathers. The other thing you need is good kit - keeping dry and warm is essential to riding safely in bad conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I'd be looking for shaft drive!Deuville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I think something simple, around 5-600cc, no big fairings to make it easier to keep clean and Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I bought a 1999 zx6r in March this year as a non runner for £550 got it through mot and hey presto that’s my winter bike and it is great. The gsxr 1000 I wanted to keep clean and miles down so the zx is a sports bike but lower pegs and higher bars so more comfy and forgiving in the rubbish weather (and in the plus side too a great lil track bike for the summer so all year round use) You can pick them up sub a grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiker90 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 £900 Triumph Tiger 885cc 1999 (V reg)https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812083101561?radius=1500&price-to=1000&postcode=rh201dz&sort=price-asc&body-type=Adventure&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1£995 BMW F650 Dakar 650cchttps://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201811262744138?radius=1500&price-to=1000&postcode=rh201dz&sort=price-asc&body-type=Adventure&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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