Would you buy a CB600 Hornet if L.A.M.S approved?

**FASN8U** · 18-09-2009 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by mojo the flashy monkey

its like the new gsx600r is LAMS legal at request but what Learner would really go and buy it as a first bike.

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i did. but stuff buying a restricted one

not my first bike though

**gumbs** · 27-09-2009 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Psy

Just a question for you guys; why does it matter if the bike gets dropped? I mean does it damage the internal parts or is it just some scratched paint that is a worry?

I'm thinking about spending about 4k on my first bike.. if i pass the pre learner test.

I dropped my naked bike 6 months ago, it doesn't have any fairings or anything like that to break but to get it back to before crash condition this is the list of repairs, it was only a 10km/h drop as well....

$500 Tank
$150 Handle bars
$400 Radiator
$50 Indicator
$120 Front brake master cylinder
$25 Break Leaver
$400 Headlight and facier
$50 Radiator cover
$30 Bar ends
$50 Grips
$30 Mirror
$200 Can

Total around $2000, bikes value $4000, bikes value after crash $3200. If I'd had fairings add another $1000 if its a common $1500 if it needs paint. It adds up really quickly I spent $100 on the bits that needed to be fixed and just ride it with the damage it has. If the bike was worth $10000 it would have been worth around $4000 after the crash.

Cheap bikes have their advantages......

On the limited hornet, why bother when you could just buy the 400?

**EuroAccord13** · 05-10-2009 01:56 PM

I think the CB400 (LAMS) is already a good enough bike, if Honda is going to get the CB600 LAMS approved, they will have to restrict the power on the bike. And if they do indeed do it, it will then be fighting for the same LAMS market with the CB400, variety wise it's a good thing, economics wise, not in Honda's books me thinks.

**FASN8U** · 05-10-2009 05:33 PM

cb 400 is an underpowerd chicken chaser like most of the LAMS restricted bikes . seeings as your only on restrictions for 12 months after ur L's i dont think there worth it , if you no how to ride get a good bike that you will keep and not get sick of.

**Lepperfish** · 19-10-2009 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by S2kane

Just asking for some opinions on the CB600 Hornet.. Is the type of bike you would purchase if learner approved?
With a price of around 12k, Good handling, Suitable for a wider range of riders heights than most LAMS bikes.
Not to mention better looks and quality over other offerings.
How would it stack up against its competitors?

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...ornet_2008.php

http://www.hondampe.com.au/repositor.../features.aspx

I'm thinking about getting one anyway. I have my full licence, they are nice bikes. Have the CBR600RR engine.