Looking for a "lighter " bike ?

[Chris51]

Just sold the Deauville ( lovely bike but too heavy for me now )and looking for something smaller /lighter in the new year. Don't like the "revboxes "so single /twin and up to around 160 kg. Don't do much above 60/70 mph anyhow. Any suggestions …?

 

[David and Sally]

Broken Link Removed

 

[LesW]

Have a look at some of the Enfield India offerings.

 

[Wikky]

KTM have some light weight bikes in the smaller engine sizes.

 

[bigtwin]

Ducati Scrambler. 167Kg dry, 182Kg wet

Ian

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Nasher]

Have a look at some of the Enfield India offerings.

Had this for about 4 years.....

Dual seat available, lots of character, not too heavy (except when putting it in the back of the moho), great handling (Harris brothers designed the frame) old time feel, with modern brakes & leccy start - draws a crowd wherever I go - plus it's way cooler that a Honda Dullville or any Ducati scrambler

 

[Taran_Las]

For carrying in the motorhome and transport while away I use a Honda CB300R. 300 single 143kg wet.

 

[bigtwin]

draws a crowd wherever I go - plus it's way cooler that a Honda Dullville or any Ducati scrambler

Ian

 

[David and Sally]

Depends I suppose on what type fo bike he prefers. Tourer, naked, sports, retro etc

 

[glenn2926]

Have a look at the new Royal Enfield 350s they do look nice.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Nasher]

Ian

On my first trip out on my Royal Enfield Continental GT535, whilst waiting at the traffic lights, the attractive young lady in the car next to me wound down her window and said that it was the most beautiful bike she'd ever seen - true story

C O O L​

 

[Stealaway]

On my first trip out on my Royal Enfield Continental GT535, whilst waiting at the traffic lights, the attractive young lady in the car next to me wound down her window and said that it was the most beautiful bike she'd ever seen - true story

C O O L​

View attachment 449105
View attachment 449106

I'm looking at buying one of them for my van and the Classic TT 2021. Its all I need now.

Loads of trick bits from Hitchcock's

https://accessories.hitchcocksmotor.../Royal-Enfield-535-Continental-GT-Accessories

 

[bigwood]

There is a garage in one of the villages that were agents for the India Enfields. Because I took my test on an army BSA 350 and never ridden anything else I thought the 350 would be a good way to get back into riding again. Other things in life like kids changed that idea unfotunatly.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Just sold the Deauville ( lovely bike but too heavy for me now )and looking for something smaller /lighter in the new year. Don't like the "revboxes "so single /twin and up to around 160 kg. Don't do much above 60/70 mph anyhow. Any suggestions …?

KTM Duke 390 is made for you. It puts a big smile on your face to ride too

100mph (redlining )
149kg
£3099 new

 

[glenn2926]

Have you considered the Tenere? I have a 1200 Super Tenere and when change time comes I’m very tempted to try it’s baby brother. 700 parallel twin very few electronics and looks all day comfortable. I haven’t been on one yet so can’t say what it’s like height wise.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[David and Sally]

There is a garage in one of the villages that were agents for the India Enfields. Because I took my test on an army BSA 350 and never ridden anything else I thought the 350 would be a good way to get back into riding again. Other things in life like kids changed that idea unfotunatly.

Was that a B31?

 

[bigtwin]

On my first trip out on my Royal Enfield Continental GT535, whilst waiting at the traffic lights, the attractive young lady in the car next to me wound down her window and said that it was the most beautiful bike she'd ever seen - true story

C O O L​

View attachment 449105
View attachment 449106

They do look quite cool.

Ian

 

[Odd-no-more]

Have a look at some of the Enfield India offerings.

I have an Enfield Bullet 500, ok for running around but no good over about 60mph and I wouldn't want to ride more than 50 miles on it

 

[Ridgeway]

Mines only 7.50kgs

The motor is an additional 75kgs but that bit can also drive the van.

Oh sorry you said MOTORbike

A friend has a 90's Gasgas, he said it's 80kgs ish but it looks a tad uncomfortable and lots of fun.

 

[Chris51]

Had this for about 4 years.....

View attachment 449043

Dual seat available, lots of character, not too heavy (except when putting it in the back of the moho), great handling (Harris brothers designed the frame) old time feel, with modern brakes & leccy start - draws a crowd wherever I go - plus it's way cooler that a Honda Dullville or any Ducati scrambler

Had one of the original ones in 1967 .

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Chris51]

For carrying in the motorhome and transport while away I use a Honda CB300R. 300 single 143kg wet.

Sounds like a nice bike will have a look at one.

 

[Chris51]

Was that a B31?

B31 is a BSA single 350 cc nice but the b33 (500) is better powered .I had a 350 BSA --bit faster though ( DBD32 )

 

[SUGGY]

I have a Mash Black Seven 250 cc only weighs 130 kg fits inside the garage on the MH , looks retro as well ..

 

[David and Sally]

B31 is a BSA single 350 cc nice but the b33 (500) is better powered .I had a 350 BSA --bit faster though ( DBD32 )

I had a B31 too. Agree the 33 would be a better bet.

 

[Jaws]

I have a Mash Black Seven 250 cc only weighs 130 kg fits inside the garage on the MH , looks retro as well ..

Mash has now got a whole new dealer network coming..several sorted already.. It is an up and coming make for sure

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}