Whadya reckon to this?

[Cycleops]

Honda Hornet 600 of indeterminate age, perhaps someone could help out with that. Mileage not known as the LCD screen has gone blank. 

 Guy want about 1k for it. 

Are they reliable bikes? Thought they may be as it's a Honda.

While I'm at it can anyone tell me what this bike is? Advertised as a Hornet but don't think so.

 

Edited March 26, 2024 by Cycleops
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[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Honda of that era were well built but all the same you need to check carefully. You want to know mileage and service history. 1k is cheap but if the seller wants rid of it there's probably a reason. 

[Cycleops]

Don't know if you saw my introduction post but I'm in Ghana. Bikes here seem to be quite cheap but many have been abused. Case of checking them over very carefully I guess.

[RideWithStyles]

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[Cycleops]

Thanks guys. I've had a look at the Hornet now and looks pretty dodgy. It's evidently been abused. Wheels are all chipped so ridden over kerbs. A lot of wear generally and a dent in the tank. The seller's brother brought it over and said he was a dispatch rider so I think that's what it's been used for. 

People here don't seem to want to look after their machines and treat them anyhow which is sad.

The cruiser is a Honda Shadow 250 from my research. May try to have a look at it. Going for £600.

The best one I've found so far is a Honda VTR 250 fresh from Japan, 1998, 14300km so the locals haven't had a chance to wreck it. Very nice overall condition and original. Don't think this model came to Europe. Looks like a Ducati Monster but in mini form.

Quite light compared to the Hornet so better for me.

[RideWithStyles]

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Edited May 15, 2024 by RideWithStyles