Old but not too bold! Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi all! I am wondering whether or not to get an SZR 660. Trouble is I dont know anyone that has one, or of any locally, as a few people that have reviewed and tested these bikes say they are best suited for people of 5 feet 10 inches or less. Is this true? (I am 5'11") It seems to fit my 'perfect bike' criteria(though it probably not perfect), and I am leaning towards getting one. I have yet to see one in the flesh! Help!!! I will sacrifice my too perfect(boring) vfr750 for one, if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYROSE Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I know nothing about these but a quick look in the Used Bike Guide (a pre re-vamp issue when they still rated lots of bikes by manufacturer and engine size instead of a much smaller area in sections of 'Tourers', 'Sportsbikes' etc) found this in their guide.. "XTZ's five valve thumper single bunged into a road chassis with extravagent styling. Sharp handling. comfort passable, useful up to 90mph. Overwhelmed by pillions and /or touring duties. Some bargains around and lots of thrills for little spend. An unsung budget bike hero. " 1998: C1 £1800, C2 £1500, C3 £900 1997: C1 £1600, C2 £1100, C3 £550 1996: C1 £1550, C2 £1000, C3 £450 Doesn't sound too bad to me if those details fit the bill for you. The only thing that I might find off putting would be the question of parts. Bikes which do not sell in large numbers and/or have short sales runs sometimes can be difficult to trace parts for. Hope that helps. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old but not too bold! Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 Thanks for that. I seem to remember an issue of UBG about 5 years ago? Wish I kept it! That still leaves the question of my height for that bike. I would like a bike that is nippy around back roads and through traffic (work). Sounds like a bike with some character though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincs brian Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thanks for that. I seem to remember an issue of UBG about 5 years ago? Wish I kept it! That still leaves the question of my height for that bike. I would like a bike that is nippy around back roads and through traffic (work). Sounds like a bike with some character though. i believe they have a tzr 250 frame, so you may find it a bit cramped. they look ok- i was following them on ebay for a while as the mirrors are recommended to fit to the trx 850- there isnt many around- so i agree parts may be a prob ! i suspect they may feel under powered- but maybe thats not an issue for you ? ps- it took me 6 weeks to find the mirrors i wanted- and they were'nt cheap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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