Honda Bros with only 660 miles.

[F Body]

Here's another one for PhilO.

1992 Honda Bros ( well the US spec Hawk but identical ) 650cc water cooled V twin , singles sided swinging arm, one owner only 660 miles

https://www.ngales.com/bikes_featinfo.asp?id=74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.ngales.com/bikes_featinfo.asp?id=74

Now I thought this well pricey at £2,595 but.......

Plenty on Autotrader with 15k+ miles for around £2k  

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/bikes_search.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_bikes_full&photo=1&state=%27%27&sort=&make=HONDA&min_pr=75&source=0&model=BROS&max_pr=&ccappr=&agerange=&miles=1500&keywords=&mileage=&postcode=lu2+9ln&ukcarsearch_full.x=32&ukcarsearch_full.y=4&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/bikes_search.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_bikes_full&photo=1&state=%27%27&sort=&make=HONDA&min_pr=75&source=0&model=BROS&max_pr=&ccappr=&agerange=&miles=1500&keywords=&mileage=&postcode=lu2+9ln&ukcarsearch_full.x=32&ukcarsearch_full.y=4&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH

[philoldsmobile]

they really hold their value.. wouldn't pay a premium for one though, thats like buying a 660 mile toyota corolla...

[art b]

tidy bike for a 92.........

[philoldsmobile]

they are really nice bikes, kinda classy, like a jap version of a naked ducati

[F Body]

Quoting: F Body

1992 Honda Bros ( well the US spec Hawk but identical ) 650cc water cooled V twin , singles sided swinging arm, one owner only 660 miles  

Rang them up this morning and it's been taxed MOT'd every year
However the fork seals have gone and it's still got 16 year old tyres on it

[Roadkill]

Not bad.

[55starchief]

strange i dont see any grolsch tops hanging from it

[F Body]

Currently under discussion with the dealer, we are trying to agree a price if the fork seals are replaced
and the forks refinished, inc full service & fluid change :

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[art b]

a strange lookin beast.........
and the bikes odd too

can ya still get spares for it,
although i suppose theres not much worn out yet...

[philoldsmobile]

the bros (u market name was the NTV 650  revere) was a fave with desptachers (and still is) because they are exceptionaly reliable bikes..

as far as i'm aware, there is no parts issue with the bros, the ammount of sespatchers with them has kept a decent demand for spares, os they remain available. the engine was shared with the transalp too, improving the situation further


got some good reviews..

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Honda-NTV650-REVERE-NT650-HawkGT.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Honda-NTV650-REVERE-NT650-HawkGT.htm

Quoting: "Used Bike Guide magazine"

Some DR bikes went around the clock, so motor tough and chassis competent

so at 660 miles it may have some life left in it.....

Quoting:  some other bike mag

These little V-Twin sportbikes have become more popular since Honda stopped importing them to the USA. They are more fun on a twisty road than just about any motorcycle I've ever ridden, and one of my greatest regrets in not buying one

[philoldsmobile]

the same guide liked the GPz too (and i have to say, i agree with everything they say about it)

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Kawasaki-GPZ550-KZ550-GPZ-ZX550GPZ.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Kawasaki-GPZ550-KZ550-GPZ-ZX550GPZ.htm

Notes: Fast, agile, light, reliable, powerful and amazingly fuel efficient, what else do you want? Oh, it isn't expensive to buy on the used market!

UMG Says: Early GP was a Z550 with flash looks and tuned motor. Faster GPz improved handling with a Uni-track back end. Last version had useful half-fairing, air suspension and anti-dive. Very fast, also useful commuter (70mpg). After 50k, top end, camchain and electronic ign hassles. Quick rot exhaust and calipers. Most hard used until the engine wore out around 80k.

IGM Says (KZ550, KZ550 LTD, KZ550 GPz, KZ550 Spectre): Kawasaki's 550 four-cylinder bike was impressive when it first appeared, and it's still and impressive bike today. Reliable as a clawhammer, the 550 still has enough power to get you into serious trouble with legal authorities. The best of the bunch is the GPz, which practically created the current 600cc sportbike class.

[F Body]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

got some good reviews..

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Honda-NTV650-REVERE-NT650-HawkGT.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/buyersguide/Honda-NTV650-REVERE-NT650-HawkGT.htm

Thanks PhilO