Looking for a robust naked bike for a second bike.

Next Bike?

Hello Folks,

I currently own a '22 klr650 that I love dearly and ride the piss out of on a regular basis. Been riding with my buddies in twisties a bit and I definitely lag behind on my dad bike. Been kicking around the idea of maybe getting a used naked bike of some sort as a supplement.

Considerations: - I am 6'3" (230lb) - Live in southern california, commute through LA 2x/week and ride for fun on weekends. - In general I try to buy things with a reputation for reliability, I'll still cut maintenance intervals in half but I like stuff that will last to begin with.

Requirements: - Ideally in the 50-80hp, 600-700cc range. - Must be confortable for me to ride long distances at my height. - Cheap maintenane and replacement parts. - Easy to work on for someone with moderate mechanical skill and experience. - Preferably a bike with an established enthusiast community I can tap into when needed. - Aftermarket support (im an adv guy and I like my farkles)

Bikes I'm considering: - suzuki SV650 - yamaha XSR700/900 - yamaha FZ6 - honda CB650 - triumph trident

in SuggestAMotorcycleby Chuckleheaded_Dimwit

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To me the SV650 seems the obvious choice here.

It most closely satisfies the cheap, easy to work on requirement you have

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Thing is tiny for 6’3.

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No it isn't. I'm 6'4 and can ride one comfortably.

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'99 SV650

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It's not that easy to work on the sv650, it's very cramped.

You have to take off the fuel tank for everything be it air filter, carbs, sparks, valves, etc. The rear cylinder is annoying especially.

It's way easier to do maintenance work on a BMW boxer exception being the clutch, you have to take apart the entire bike to change it(which isn't very often obviously)

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Well then you can look at moto guzzi, R nine t, or the likes of nc750x.

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That's going to be true for like 90% of sport and naked bikes. Pulling the tank off a bike without fairings is pretty quick and painless. Less so on a faired bike because you usually need tot ake the fairings off, but that's typically not difficult either.