Bike Recommendation (RH Meteor 350 / HONDA CB 300R / HONDA CMX 500 / YAMAHA MT -03)

amargar

Looking for a bike to commute to work, 10km through the Dublin N11 to town and back. Maybe two or three times a year to go for a ride around the mountains, but I don't see myself doing long trips.

Had in mine to get a 125cc but I had one years ago,and I wanted something with more push, also I have now the money to get something bigger, but not sure if I really need it.

Those are my top bikes, wanted to hear your thoughts if they are comfortable bikes to ride through city traffic.

I'm also in love with cruiser bikes.

galwaytt

If comfort is your bag, and less frenetic riding, then I'd say this order: CMX/Meteor/and the CB300 & MT-03 probably equal, so down to personal choice.

Agent_47

Kawasaki er6n is a 650 parallel twin, not too much power or a Yamaha Mt07 which has more wind protection

amargar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120470700#Comment_120470700

Is it really worth it to go for a 700cc just to commute to work? Genuinely asking

amargar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120470036#Comment_120470036

How do the rebel or the meteor move through traffic?

galwaytt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120471001#Comment_120471001

In what sense ? Not sure I understand the question.

They are both very easy, mild mannered bikes with more torque than the 300's.

amargar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120486427#Comment_120486427

I was just wondering how comfortable those bikes are for moving through traffic, filtering etc.

GBX

A cruiser will have a lower vantage point than a street bike which imo being more upright is better for filtering. The seat height on the MT is about 4" taller than the CMX.

Bare in mind, filtering comes with experience. All very well getting a bike and commuting, but learning to filter safely is something that comes with time spent on a bike. So asking the question of how the move through traffic is user dependent. Some bikers can easily filter while others might not.

Banzai600

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120487144#Comment_120487144

this above ^^, a more upright bike imo, id agree. Learn your craft or re familarise yourself first then go from there.

the likes of the cheaper honda cbf125 or yamaha xs125 are good bikes, naked, but 125's have a good bit of torque in them now, as do the 125 scooters of late. I wouldnt be buying new new unless you are committed.

re commuting, i traverse the city regular, riding a good few yrs, trackdays etc, but i still take my time " filtering " in stopped / v v slow traffic, ones it moves again, i move back into line. Anyone can jump on a motorbike / scooter or push bike for that matter , and zoom through staitonary traffic, which i see, wreckless sometimes, but you have to be careful and give way if doing so.

for the city I use a big cc moped even though i have much bigger cc bikes at my disposal, but on the m50, i'll take something bigger bike wise, as cars and coaches bully scooters, even faster bigger cc scooters, more than they will a motorbike - d!ckheads.

my advice, book a good instructor and do a few lessons in peak time traffic, mornings or evenings and go from there.