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Used motorcycles exotic and youngtimers up to 2000 euros

Not everyone has them – unusual bikes for little money
Second-hand advice: Exotics and youngtimers up to 2000 euros

Fall for the keyword “Used exotics” only Ducati & Co. a? That’s not all, because you can get much more unusual things for a lot less money.

01/19/2012

Modern motorcycles make everyday life easier. But sometimes a little more boring. Injection system, gel battery, LED lighting, ABS brakes – all great things, but what sets us motorcyclists apart from cell phone users or fully automatic washing machine operators when it comes to technical demands? Nowadays, anyone who comes to the current device after the winter break puts the ignition key in the lock, turns it around – and in most cases the baby jumps on at the push of a button. That is a good thing, because the majority of motorcyclists can do without the float chamber emptying, extensive battery maintenance and moderate lubrication actions. At least with the first and main motorcycle.

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However, many of us have a latent need to have something to screw on, play with and remodel. After all, what have you been collecting tools for over the decades and having acquired half-knowledge of the screwdriver? A real oldtimer may satisfy nostalgic feelings, but is then too demanding and / or simply too expensive for everyday use. Much better would be a not-so-important motorcycle, in which not every unsuccessful tinkering ends in a (financial) fiasco and in which the original condition is not the top priority. A motorcycle that can be left uncleaned in the garage for three weeks and that can also go outside in winter. One that costs little money to buy and maintain and is basically reliable, but is still not on every other corner. In short: a (second) motorcycle with character. In the opinion of the MOTORRAD bargain managers, the following machines are clearly one of them.

BMW R 45


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BMW R 45.

The good news: The R 45 does not have the familiarity of its larger BMW sisters with full throttle commuting on the autobahn. The bad: That’s because the 27 hp sleeping pill is simply too slow with a maximum of 145 km / h. Even with the unthrottled 35 hp version, which is less frequently ordered by new buyers, the performance is quite manageable. On the other hand, the baby boxer, which was sold around 28,000 times between 1978 and 1985, is still convincing today with its long-distance comfort. The handy tourer particularly likes strolling along country roads, preferably with a pillion passenger. The properly crafted R 45 combines oldie charm with reliable, maintenance-friendly technology. Advantage for second-hand buyers: R 45 previous owners are often older people who have conscientiously looked after their sweetheart. Many R 45s spent their youth as driving school machines (white, with radio compartment in the tank), but what is now traded from 1500 euros is mostly solid goods that are no longer worth less.

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  • Processing consistently high quality
  • Touring comfort above average
  • Screwdriver-friendly structure, supply of spare parts without any problems
  • Appreciation very likely

minus

  • Driving performance very modest
  • Load change reactions take a bit of getting used to for BMW newbies
  • Silencer susceptible to rust
  • Front brake overtaxed at an early stage

Data
Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine, 473 cm³, 20 kW (27 HP) at 6500 rpm, weight 205 kg, payload 193 kg, tank capacity 22 liters, seat height 770 mm, Top speed 145 km / h, consumption (country road) 5.0 l / 100 km, normal

Cagiva Canyon 600


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Cagiva Canyon 600.

With its striking lamp mask and the two silencers under the crisp rear, the Italian looks a little like a high-lying Ducati. But where at 916 & Co. a V2 provides propulsion, a rough four-valve single works at Cagivas Funbike. It had previously also been in service in the Enduro W 16 and the Roadster River 600. For the Canyon, the previously unspectacular engine was given sharper camshafts and a shorter gear ratio, which gave it noticeably more life, especially in the upper speed range. The single-cylinder pulls through robustly above 3000 revs, but below it doesn’t like to spin and behaves quite rudely in the lower rev range. Lush seat height and a large turning circle are not for very short people; People of normal stature are happy about the handiness and the stable chassis. Was new in 1996/97 and costs around 1800 euros today.

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  • Motor is easy-revving and powerful
  • Handiness very pronounced
  • Spring elements well coordinated, nicely appealing and with plenty of reserves
  • Dipped / main beam, brilliantly bright

minus

  • Hardly drivable below 3000 rpm, the engine jerks and chops
  • Bench not suitable for long distances
  • Rear brake pretty toxic
  • Gas mileage too high for a single

Data
Air / oil-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, 601 cm³, 25 kW (34 PS) at 6000 rpm, weight 185 kg, load 175 kg, tank capacity 20 liters, seat height 860 mm, top speed 157 km / h, consumption (country road) 6, 4 l / 100 km, super

Gilera Northwest 600


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Gilera Northwest 600.

Who invented it? The Italians. At least the Northwest 1992/93 based on the Enduro RC 600 was quite unique, the first real “fun bike”, almost a real supermoto. The lightweight is uncompromising in all respects: 17-inch model with 120 mm rubber at the front and 160 mm roller at the rear, an attractive upside-down fork from Paioli, front double disc brakes with gripping four-piston calipers, and the whole thing is crowned by a figure-hugging dress frame-mounted mini cladding. But the uncompromising curve finder gets that special kick from its famous motor. The four-valve engine with two timing belt-driven camshafts is a poem. Provided that there are at least 3000 rpm, including the single pummels. The air burns between 4000 and almost 8000 rpm. Well used with luck from 1300 euros.

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  • Motor lively, easy to turn and powerful
  • Braking with a brutal effect, easy to dose
  • Chassis beyond any doubt

minus

  • Tank too small, consumption too high
  • The speed cellar is a rather uncomfortable place to stay
  • Choke operation only possible when the vehicle is stationary
  • Passenger operation not recommended

Data
Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, 557 cm³, 34 kW (46 PS) at 7000 / min, weight 171 kg, payload 184 kg, tank capacity 11.5 liters, seat height 870 mm, top speed 168 km / h, consumption (country road) 6.3 l / 100 km, super

Hyosung GT 650 Naked


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Hyosung GT 650 Naked.

No, this is not a Suzuki SV 650. Hyosung also rejects all plagiarism allegations. The fact is, however, that the Koreans have worked closely with Suzuki for years and the technical data and design are not absolutely identical, but are very, very similar. A new price around 1500 euros lower than the Japanese model made the revving twin interesting for bargain hunters. The Korean never quite got to the finish of the SV, but she was able to do it especially with the most important component GT 650 Score right from the start: The robust and sounding Vauzwo impresses with its ease of revving and very moderate drinking habits. From 2004 to 2007, two carburettors took care of the fuel, and fuel has been used since 2008. The first edition of the carburettor is available from 1600 euros and is a grateful item for screwdrivers who want to improve a solid base on their own.

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  • Equipment quite lavish
  • Low fuel consumption, large tank, decent range
  • Motor easy to turn and flexible
  • Relaxed sitting position

minus

  • Suspension strut completely overdamped, causes unrest in the chassis on bad surfaces
  • The clutch is stiff, the brake also requires a lot of manual force
  • Processing and finish partly a bit rustic

Data
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 647 cm³, 57 kW (77 PS) at 9000 / min, weight 212 kg, payload 148 kg, tank capacity 17 liters, seat height 780 mm, top speed 210 km / h, consumption (country road) 4 , 2 l / 100 km, normal

Kawasaki EL 250/252


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Kawasaki EL 250/252.

Beware of the trap: What looks so cute here, like a mixture of bonsai chopper and mini muscle bike, has nothing to do with a leisurely, low-revving driving style. The flat iron that offers a pleasantly normal sitting position is a lighter, an absolute barrel organ whose crankshaft has to rotate vigorously in order for it to go ahead. Five-digit speeds are completely normal. And the twin can take this absolutely without complaint, the engine is considered to be very reliable and durable. The Mini-Eliminator, which was sold as a new machine in this country from 1988 to 2004, was available with wire-spoke or cast wheels and with or without cockpit fairing and engine spoiler, depending on the year of construction. More important when buying a used vehicle: it is essential to choose the 33 HP version; the 27 and, above all, the 17 hp variant do not really do justice to the character of the engine. You can start at around 1000 euros.

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  • Unrivaled low seat height
  • Motor is an absolute barrel organ and yet very reliable and durable
  • Workmanship surprisingly good
  • Sitting position comfortable for touring

minus

  • Passenger seat is a joke – a bad one
  • Tachometer would be useful, but is missing
  • Rear brake unsatisfactory as it can hardly be metered and with an early tendency to lock
  • Tank content quite manageable

Data
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, 249 cm³, 24 kW (33 PS) at 12,500 rpm, weight 159 kg, load 159 kg, tank capacity 11 liters, seat-
height 715 mm, maximum speed 139 km / h, consumption (country road) 5.5 l / 100 km, normal

Moto Guzzi Nevada 750


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Moto Guzzi Nevada 750.

The “little” Moto Guzzis always had a hard time in Germany. Those who wanted the Italian cult brand usually grabbed the full pound of California in the touring segment & Co. The matter was not made easier by the fact that Guzzi’s design aberrations caused confusion, especially with the entry-level offers. This is also the case with the Nevada, which was sold from 1993, a somewhat crude mixture of chopper, tourer and muscle bike. In contrast to the Far Eastern chopper competition, the driver here sits quite relaxed in a completely normal posture, even on longer journeys. Even a pillion passenger is accommodated reasonably well – not a matter of course with soft choppers. The something to the Yamaha Vmax-reminiscent air scoops are, however, dazzling. The used Nevada, which is traded from 2000 euros, is anything but a burner, its two-valve twin is very good and just nice.

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  • Sitting position relaxed for the driver and suitable for long journeys
  • Engine characteristics good-natured, for
  • Beginners and returnees perfect
  • Moderate fuel consumption

minus

  • Spring elements reach their limits early on when the pace is brisk
  • Processing not perfect in every detail
  • Dealer network quite manageable
  • Reselling may not be easy

Data
Air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 744 cm³, 36 kW (49 PS) at 6200 rpm, weight 197 kg, payload 203 kg, tank capacity 16 liters, seat height
770 mm, top speed 163 km / h,
Consumption (country road) 5.4 l / 100 km, super

Sachs Roadster 650


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Sachs Roadster 650.

More multiculturalism is hardly possible with a motorcycle: the engine comes from Japan, the organ donor is called Suzuki Freewind; most of the attachments are made in Italy; The nude was provided with a frame and assembled in Germany from 2000 to 2006. The result was a successful mix for individualists who are concerned about comfort, who often drive in pairs and who appreciate a very lively four-valve single. It’s just a shame Sachs wanted to serve a market with this nice combination that actually no longer existed, because after the Yamaha SR 500 pure street singles in the over 500 cubic category in Germany always had a hard time – if it wasn’t BMW. The Sachs, which was underestimated at the time of its new machine and traded pre-owned from 1900 euros, is even more international, namely typically British in terms of seating position, driving stability and sound.

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  • Engine lively, powerful, at the same time very cultivated, stable and reliable
  • Chassis tightly tuned and stable
  • Large and comfortable pillion seat
  • Giant tank provides ample range

minus

  • Attachments z. Sometimes made a bit rustic
  • Speedometer scale much too small
  • Hot muffler endangers (textile) trouser legs
  • Dealer network pretty thin

Data
Air / oil-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, 644 cm³, 37 kW (50 PS) at 6800 rpm, weight 170 kg, payload 210 kg, tank capacity 20 liters, seat height 780 mm, top speed 166 km / h, consumption (country road) 5, 2 l / 100 km, normal

Suzuki GN 250


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Suzuki GN 250.

The GN 250, equipped with the four-valve single originally from the Enduro DR 250 S, achieved a record-breaking construction time: from 1982 to 1999, the lightweight was almost unchanged in the Suzuki range. It already looked a bit old-fashioned when it was launched. Chrome-plated mudguards, deer antler handlebars. The drop tank and step bench were insignia of the first soft chopper wave that was fading away. The GN 250 is not a chopper at all, it is an extremely handy, completely problem-free and, even in advanced age, very reliable, completely normal motorcycle for everyday use. Fetch bread, take a quick trip to the beer garden, visit friends at the other end of town – the scooter alternative, which costs next to nothing to maintain, is perfect for this. And the used prices are also good: You can buy from 600 euros.

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  • Operation playfully easy
  • Motor surprisingly lively, low-vibration and economical
  • Outstanding handiness – no wonder with a fighting weight of only 140 kilograms

minus

  • Spring elements in pillion operation and / or overburdened with luggage at an early stage
  • Turn signal / light switch made cheaply and often worn out prematurely
  • Too small for long people (over 1.80 m)

Data
Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, 249 cm³, 13 kW (17 HP) at 8200 rpm, weight 140 kg, load 200 kg, tank capacity 10 liters, seat height 730 mm, top speed 122 km / h, consumption (country road) 4.1 l / 100 km, normal

Triumph Trident 750


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Triumph Trident 750.

Found in the Triumph program from 1991 to 1998, the Trident 750 has a huge problem. And that is called Trident 900. The big sister, which is almost identical except for the hub, cost more than 1300 marks more, but can also do a lot a little better. It offers slightly better pulling power, slightly lower consumption and, above all, a bit more image. In short, the 750s had a tough life all their lives. This is an advantage for today’s used buyers, because the little Trident still does not have a lover status. This (still) ensures low used prices. From just under 2000 euros you can get a character actor whose three-cylinder engine can still be a lot of fun today. As one of the first models of the Triumph new era, there were still a few teething problems in the first model years, she remained a drunkard until the end, but if you buy a model from model year 1993, you won’t go wrong.

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  • Stability of the easy-to-turn
  • Motors is very good
  • Driving performance quite official, responsiveness and sound inspire
  • Impeccable directional stability

minus

  • Gasoline consumption unreasonably high, in extreme cases (motorway full throttle) double-digit
  • Seating comfort for driver and passenger unsatisfactory (significantly improved from 1993)
  • Brake system not suspect

Data
Water-cooled three-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, 749 cm³, 66 kW (90 PS) at 10,000 rpm, weight 252 kg, payload 185 kg, tank capacity 25 liters, seat height 770 mm (from 1993), top speed 208 km / h, consumption (country road ) 7.6 l / 100 km, super

Yamaha SZR 660


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Yamaha SZR 660.

The air for sporty street singles was already quite thin in 1995. Yamaha should have known, but the Japanese gave in to the urging of their Italian importer Belgarda, who wanted to build a single-cylinder corner robber near Milan. The committed Italians put a water-cooled XTZ five-valve engine trimmed for more torque into a stable aluminum delta box frame, combined the whole thing with a posh upside-down fork and the banana swing arm from the TZ 125 and gave the load a polarizing cladding with provocative curves. The result was a first-class fun device, in which the XTZ motor, which is somewhat phlegmatic in other places, was able to show its true talent and whose driving behavior was extremely commendable. Still, hardly anyone wanted to have it until 1998. Used from 1300 euros.

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  • Chassis directionally stable and easily predictable, suspension elements sufficiently sensitive
  • Handiness extremely pronounced
  • Engine for Yamaha’s 660cc five-valve ratios happily perky on top

minus

  • Sitting position rather uncomfortable for longer people in the long run; shorter drivers have to make themselves very long over the tank
  • The single doesn’t like low speeds
  • Brakes a bit blunt

Data
Water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, 660 cm³, 35 kW (48 PS) at 6500 rpm, weight 179 kg, load 171 kg, tank capacity 14 liters, seat height 750 mm, top speed 184 km / h, consumption (country road) 5.6 l / 100 km, normal

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