Looking for motorcycle 90K-130K range

I am looking for motorcycle in 90-130K range. First thing comes to my mind either Honda CB400 or Yamaha XJR400.
In June will be 1 year to my scooter license so I am going for “big bike” license. But I am not an experienced rider, and want to buy it now, so I can practice on our country roads before I take a test.

Any recommendations on above bikes or maybe you guys could recommend some other models in these price range?

You won’t find much in this price range for a “big bike” unless it’s a paperless illegal bike. Maybe a CB400, but I think it might be hard to find one in that price range. How about a Hornet 250cc. The only other bikes in that price range are going to be the CBR 150, Kymco Quannon, CPI SM250, SYM T1 150cc, or maybe a Suzuki Grasstracker TU250 (I think they are more expensive though at least 160k.)
Good Luck!

Ive got a flawless 2007 Honda CBR150r for sale for $120k, price negotiable. See it on Yahoo auctions… tw.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/1214228723

Like others have said, you won’t get much of a big bike in that price range unless it’s paperless or a severely beat up CB400. Contact forum user ‘llary’, he’s selling his ER-6F. It’s pricier than your budget, but it’s in the entry level range of real motorcycle pricing.

Why are you selling the CBR Beast? Physically too small? Getting a big bike?

Thank you for information. But I really want to drive something more powerful.
Even right now I don’t have too much experience with motorcycles, I am a car guy and every time modifying my WRX I always sought “that is where I want to be…” in the matter of performance, but than in few months… it’s not enough. So I want to start from higher base line, so to speak and gradually learn to use full potential of the bike.

Thank you Captain Stag.

I am looking for more “street seating position” bike vs “sport seating”

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Thank you for information. But I really want to drive something more powerful.
Even right now I don’t have too much experience with motorcycles, I am a car guy and every time modifying my WRX I always sought “that is where I want to be…” in the matter of performance, but than in few months… it’s not enough. So I want to start from higher base line, so to speak and gradually learn to use full potential of the bike.[/quote]

No offense, but if you don’t have much experience in motorcycles, then getting a "big bike’ or even a 400cc for your first bike in Taiwan is not a good idea. That sounds ridiculous! Start small, and go from there, especially since the Taiwanese can be extemely careless and unpredictable on the roads here. You can find a very nice bike in your price range, yeah it might not be the fastest, but you can still make it have some punch to it.

In your price rance you will not find a safe “big bike.” It will either be illegal or beat up and in my opinion you wont even find a beat up “big bike” in that price range.

Im selling it cause it’s too pretty to ride in Taiwan. Im too nervous taking it out cause of pyscho Taiwanese drivers. I’d much rather drive around on a scooter that is easier to maneuver on Taiwan roads, and save the more agressive riding for the track on my FZ. Ive probably only put about 3000 km on it since I bought it 2 years ago.

Thank you Captain Stag.

I am looking for more “street seating position” bike vs “sport seating”[/quote]

On the other hand looking at this photos it seems ER-6F does have upright seating position http://www.bestmotorcyclepictures.com/2009-kawasaki-er-6n-pictures/

The ER6 is a commuter bike, not a sports bike. You are right in that it has the upright seating position. You can probably find a used Ninja 250 for about 180k now which also has the upright seating position.

If you do get a big bike be careful and remember the throttle works both ways!

I’d recommend the CPI SM250 for fun factor at least. You can’t get a better riding position for riding like a total tosser! High seat, wide bars, basically like a mountain bike with 20hp. Not that well built but you can get a new one for $109k.

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I’d recommend the CPI SM250 for fun factor at least. You can’t get a better riding position for riding like a total tosser! High seat, wide bars, basically like a mountain bike with 20hp. Not that well built but you can get a new one for $109k.[/quote]

There are too many haters on this board to back you…but I will. I have been in the engine scene my entire life and I too think the CPI 250cc is a great buy for what it is. Yes, it’s a piece of shit, but at least it’s wrapped in gold. I love that damn thing though. It is so much fucking fun to ride around town.

The Kawasaki 250cc is nice, but I wouldn’t recommend that bike. Save for a big bike if you are going to spend more than 200k.

Can anyone point me to a motorcycles taxes chart? They taxed according to size of the engine, same as a cars?

I can’t link you to a chart but I’ve paid my CPI’s pollution tax just now and it was $800 for the year (249cc). The car has to wait until next month, it’s over $11,000.

Thank you jaame. Seems like CPI 250 is pretty good bike for what it cost. Plus I live in the country side, maybe will be a good idea to get this bike: go on the beach or mountains.
What years of production you would recommend, or rather not recommend? What should I expect to pay?

Thank you.

I have a CB250 that i need to sell sooner or later and it fits into your price range. Its very nice bike and nible to maneuver even in traffic. Will move to Taipei city after the summer and i wont be having any indoor parking for my bike.

Contact me here or on PM if you are interested.

Cheers,

Jussi

Thank you Jussi. What year is your bike and how many kilometers? Can you show me some photos?

Bike is registered december 2002 in Taiwan and its imported from Japan. I have all the original import papers etc. and its registered and completely legal. I bought it with 16000 km’s and I have done around 6000km more, so its total around 22000km atm.
I will take some proper pictures on Thursday if you are interested.

Here is two pics with my old cell phone camera :slight_smile:

Mechanic changing the rear tire

On road number 3 (i think)

Cheers,

Jussi

[quote=“feropont”]Thank you jaame. Seems like CPI 250 is pretty good bike for what it cost. Plus I live in the country side, maybe will be a good idea to get this bike: go on the beach or mountains.
What years of production you would recommend, or rather not recommend? What should I expect to pay?

Thank you.[/quote]

Personal advice… DO NOT BUY CPI 250… its a big problem waiting to happen all the time… unless you modify it that much that its not a CPI any more… i would go with the Hornet CB250… that is a great bike… i had one and they are the best!!! engine is from CBR250 racing so it goes all the way to 18k RPM and the body is the same frame as the Hornet CB600, it even has a 180 fat back tire !!!

Btw. Anyone going to Motorcycle show in Taipei? I will be there on 17th in the morning.