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LAMSSV650 ABS
Naked · 645cc · 785mm seat
“This is a really solid, reliable bike that performs well where it matters The smoothness on the highway stands out — it feels stable and has plenty of power when you need it, which makes commuting easy and enjoyable The main challenge is the weight, especially for smaller riders. It’s not unmanageable, but it’s something you’re aware of, particularly when moving the bike around or at slower speeds”
LAMSCMX500 Rebel
Cruiser · 471cc · 690mm seat
“I picked the Rebel because the seat was low enough that I never worried about putting a foot down at the lights. It looks the part, sounds great and gave me space to grow as a rider.”
Duke 690r
Naked · 690cc · 875mm seat
“An oldy but a goody. This bike is a great find...super lightweight, plenty of power (nicknamed the scalpel) with KTM reliability. I have owned plenty of big bikes but this little single cylinder Duke really delivers.”
V85 TT
Adventure · 853cc · 830mm seat
“I passed my full test about 11 years ago, had a couple of middleweight bikes before the Moto Guzzi. With 3 panniers, and a full tank (23 litres) it weighs 230kg ish, maybe more if you’re touring with an extra backpack some heavy locks on board. I’m 5’10”, in reasonably good shape but I do find the bike can get a bit heavy. It’s just fine if you’re sitting on the motorway or A roads, but if you get onto gravel tracks, and need to regularly stop, turn round and manoeuvre the bike, then you feel the weight. Its about 80 bhp, which is plenty for me, it will cruise happily at 130kmph, and gets there quickly with enough torque at the bottom end to overtake swiftly. It’s a V twin and I love the engine tone, especially at about 5000 revs. Some good extras, cruise control, usb charger, pretty good display (although not huge) and the screen deflects most of the wind, although I’ve heard taller riders say it’s not quite enough for them although there are taller screens available. Sitting positioning is comfortable, with good visibility and passengers always say they feel comfortable and relaxed on the bike. I’ve just passed the 21,000 km mark, without any major problems. This bike has taken me all over Europe, and looked after me well along the way.”
LAMSVulcan S
Cruiser · 649cc · 705mm seat
“I bought a Vulcan when I got my licence mainly for transitting on the highway for work. I wanted a cruiser style and something large enough to have some presence. This bike delivers that and more. Firstly, it is super approachable and quite easy to ride, even as a beginner. It has great torque and due to that it's easy to avoid stalling as a beginner. It has plenty of power and grunt when needed but can also be ridden very constrained when required. Personally, I think it looks pretty bad ass, without over the top cruiser styling, you can flat foot it easily, it's not obnoxiously loud and it is easy to move as the weight of the bike is down low (not top heavy). My one complaint would be the stock seat is a bit ordinary on long rides, although I've got no complaint for around town riding.”
Lowrider ST
Cruiser · 117cc · 720mm seat
“I was scared of the larger size initially but compared to other Harley’s I’ve owned (sportster, old softail, fat boy) this one is so comfortable, easy to handle, I have gained more confidence than ever before and ridden more in the last two years than the last 12 combined. I don’t know why I waited so long to upgrade.”
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Fresh from the road
Ténéré 700
Adventure · 689cc · 875mm seat
“i have ridden mostly heavier adventure bikes in the past like the multistrada enduro but this bike hits the sweet spot of weight and economy and budget so i dont have to worry about thrashing it out on the off road trails. The CP2 engine feels very reliable and smooth and great low end torque.”
Low Rider S
Cruiser · 0cc · 715mm seat
“I am a year and a half into riding. Decided it’s time to upgrade from a Harley Davidson X500 to the low rider s to get comfortable before sitting the R Class license”
MT07-HO
Naked · 689cc · 805mm seat
“Bought this after I got my R licence, bike initially felt very tall, but didn’t take long to adjust riding to suit.”
LAMSCB500F
Naked · 471cc · 785mm seat
“This was my first bike, Initially I dropped this bike in car park a few time, once I finally learnt how to actually ride a motorbike, was a very easy bike to ride. I initially thought I needed to lower the bike, but as my confidence grew (still as a learner rider) I just adapted to the bike.”
CBR250
CBR250
Sportbike · 250cc · 800mm seat
“This bike is light and simple, feels safe and looks cool. Due to the low CC's I have learned a great deal about gear changing”
LAMSGB350
Classic · 349cc · 800mm seat
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