Convince me already!

[Scorpion56]

"If only the Aprilia was a scooter, and if only the GT was a little smaller"
GH

That part of your post caught my eye. I went from a 150 cc Honda scoot to the C650GT. When I test drove it (and the 600 sport), I was very intimidated by its size. (Now, some days I think I want it to be bigger). But I quickly "grew into it" and am glad it is large because it feels so solid and safe, yet nimble on the road. It takes the highway buffeting very well. Without wanting to start a war between the 650 and 600 owners, because they are both great bikes, I chose the 650 because of its trunk, longer leg room, windscreen and especially for its feel of a touring bike, which was and still is the first priority I had when choosing a new ride. Good luck with the hunt.

 

[Skutorr]

here's a couple:

A Cosmic Blue C600 with 2,700 miles in Long Beach for $8,000:
2013 Bmw C 600 Sport, Long Beach CA - 113084328 - Cycletrader.com


And a NEW Silver C600 in Pomona for $9,000:
2013 Bmw C 600 Sport, Pomona CA - 111562150 - Cycletrader.com

 

[grey.hound]

I offered on both. The blue one in long beach sold Wednesday. I am considering the silver. I would rather not pay new prices though. Thanks for keeping an eye out.

 

[SteveADV]

What Scorpian56 said.

 

[SteveADV]

......"If only the Aprilia was a scooter, and if only the GT was a little smaller" well, that bike does exist: the c600 sport....

Honda NC700D Integra

(Why not add to the confusion? )

 

[JaimeC]

I don't think they sell the Integra in the States, though.

 

[grey.hound]

I wish it was sold here. I have looked at the other DCT bikes. Not a fan of the touring version. Plus by the time I equip it the way I want it costs the same as the BMW.

 

[Skutorr]

Honda NC700D Integra

(Why not add to the confusion? )

Or go with the actual Aprilia SCOOTER version of the MANA, the SRV850. Have to bring it in from Europe, though...

 

[grey.hound]

Yeah. I basically need to find a c600 at a price i agree with. Don't know if I said it here but the mana would cost $20 more each month in insurance over the c600. Plus by the time i add the side cases, you're talking $12000 for a new mana.

Maybe the new vespa 300 with ABS & ASR, and a Mana would be a great 2 bike combo. I'm not wealthy so a single scooter that can do it all is my ticket.

 

[JaimeC]

What about the Burgman 400 or the Majesty? Plenty big, and cheaper than the Beemers...

 

[grey.hound]

I really don't like the look of the maxi scooters as a whole. The two BMW's are on a different level visually imo.

 

[grenstrom8316]

Hold out for the C650 GT, you won't be sorry.

 

[Skutorr]

What about the Burgman 400 or the Majesty? Plenty big, and cheaper than the Beemers...

Why not? Fat, slow, small wheels, marginal brakes, engine mounted "scooter style' on the swing arm, cheap rear tube shocks, terrible brake dive...but CHEAP?

If finances preclude a C600, consider a Tmax 500. A stock 500 with $70 worth of Dr. Pulley sliders is quicker than both Beemers up to about 80mph, handles great, has more riding storage than the C600 (but less than the C650) and weighs LESS than 500 pounds.

Here's one in the Bay Area for $4,400 with only 4,400 miles, and has accessories; this is a DEAL!

2009 Yamaha Tmax Blue 4400 miles

 

[JaimeC]

I forgot he was looking at "Used." A used TMAX would indeed be a good alternative.

 

[SteveADV]

That used blue TMax is a good looking bike, too. But, honestly, if you want the best go for the best and don't let a couple hundred bucks get in your way. As soon as you find and buy a "deal" another one will show up just down the street anyway.

 

[TN_Sooner]

Dealer near me has a couple of new '13 Manas left at extraordinary discount - $8,000.

2013 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS Stock: 000297 | Sloan's Motorcycle & ATV

 

[wsteele]

Dealer near me has a couple of new '13 Manas left at extraordinary discount - $8,000.

2013 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS Stock: 000297 | Sloan's Motorcycle & ATV

Remember you will be dealing with an Italian motorcycle co, I have a Italian bike and it can be difficult to get parts at times also the Italians seem to work in there own time and not anybody else's but than again so does BMW

 

[grey.hound]

yeah, I've pretty much decided on the C600. I really want ABS, which knocks out most scooters and I want a scooter for all of their practicality. I don't think I would dislike riding most others, but I might regret not buying the C600. So, as Steve in Ohio says, a few hundred bucks, not that big. I'll keep on looking, not for some unreasonable deal, but for a price I think is within my comfort zone.

 

[grey.hound]

A deal is in the works. Price is agreed, purchase order sent to my credit union, loan approved and check in my hand. Now it's matter of completing the paperwork and getting it back to the dealer. It is the C600 skutorr quoted earlier in the thread. Silver 2013. Thanks for all of the help. Of course no one will believe me without pics so hold your horses already; I don't have it yet!
GH

 

[Skutorr]

This is the one he's buying!