“good all rounder but just wants to be you only on it . very good on b roads an ok on the motorway and I can get 60 mpg with me sending it on a bit . its very reliable and easy to ride . the insurance is low . and running costs . it is also easy to work on and parts are cheap . mine is 20 year old and it runs very well I,ve had a lot of motor cycles and I do like this .”
“nippy bike easy to ride, good on petrol get about 150+ miles for £17 tank but its carburettor so injector version might be more economic. easy to maintain aswell but the braking power could be better maybe it was just my one but didnt find good enough brakes on it. very basic bike what more can i say”
“Great little 500 didn't expect much to be honest after owning 1000cc bikes got this as a commuter bike super workhorse and you can still trow it around corners,,,,”
“For an old bike it rides very well , good fuel economy, stops well it fits bill for me as a 70yr old I still enjoy getting on a bike when the weather is not to bad.”
“sixty miles to the gallon . very reliable . not bad looking and its performance on the open road is ok . its good for long distance runs too . I find the foot rests a bit high but get used to them . its no super bike but ok for me .”
“Very reliable and easy to ride everyday work horse.
This bike is 16 years old and has never left me stranded.
Used all year round (except ice and snow) for commuting to work.
Can loose my license if speeding on motorway, but happy to trundle along in traffic.
Easy for a DIY'er to maintain and service, I don't touch tyres or engine innards.
Gaskets, seals etc. easy to swap out.
Very happy with bike.”
“I am a motorcycle courier & have had 2 of these bikes and taken both around the clock. They are incredible reliable and economical as neither had even seen the inside of a workshop!! Hated the drop handle bars on the pre 2001 models & the wafer thin seat on all models!!”
