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Originally Posted by Schumi

I don't see the attraction of such an old, 'beige' model of bike anymore. There are modern bikes in the same price range that will have better reliability, better parts availability if something does go wrong, better handling, weigh less, get better fuel mileage, have better brakes, better ride, etc etc.

For a daily ride, I'd suggest a Honda a bit newer that that, but something that has some rash maybe (nothing wrong with that). You could save money and have a better bike in the long run.

edit: I see you're in the $2k range. Look for old F3's, or if you want the upright riding position a Hawk GT. Both far better bikes. There are also the 1990's Kawasaki Ninja / ZX6/ZX7's that just don't command lots of money anymore but are still great rides. There were some more 'touring' models made that are especially affordable since they don't look like a crotch rocket and thus high school kids don't want them, but they have the same or slightly detuned engines in them and thus great smooth power.

Agree, I look at that bike and see the Monte Carlo SS of motorcycles. You can do much better for $2k.