Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie (Post 616517)

I have failed to break a CB500 (on my 2nd) and early ones are certainly now within reach if you need to include carnet value. Performance and spec is actually very close to the F650. The usual work (OE tyres, OE chain, shocks if these things bother you..) is required to turn them from weekend play thing to every day ride and protecting the sump is difficult without a full frame. The valve service, an expedition to the centre of the bike via bodywork, tank, electrics tray.... is close to V-strom silliness but at 16000 miles is acceptable.