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I take a look at what we value more in used motorbikes; character, or competency.

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Since finding out the news of my Bonneville's history, I decide to see what bargains there may be of written off motorcycles on Autotrader.

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I discuss this week's motorbiking topics, as well as your thoughts.

I take a look at a the interesting used BMW R18 market, as well as a £5k Japanese rival.

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I take a look at something I've never considered before; buying a motorcycle at auction. One thing I've learned; there are good deals if you get lucky!

Here's the auction I was looking at:

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-20th-sun-21st-august/

And I go through some of your questions from this past week.

I hope you enjoy it and have a great week all!:)

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I look at your opinions on how electric motorcycles ever really make sense, and what is the future of motorcycles.

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What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking?

The short list:

Royal Enfield Interceptor

Kawasaki Z650RS

Kawasaki Vulcan 650

Honda Rebel 500

And a very appealing Triumph that you very possibly should consider!

The Triumph Thunderbird Sport.

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I look into the help the UK government has given to motorists, and find out if there's still money to be made from motorbikes. If we're patient and hold out, can we actually turn a profit on our used bikes?

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I search for a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading. A bike that I can commute on, tour on, and- importantly- do some off roading on and not worry about scratching it!

The Bikes in question:

• Ducati Desert X

• Yamaha Tenere Rally

• Husqrvana Norden

• Royal Enfield Scram 411

• Royal Enfield Himalayan

• Ducati Scrambler 800

• Honda Trans Alp 700

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I try to answer some questions and read through some messages, including what to pick between a Honda Shadow and Honda Rebel 500, and a new BSA Gold Star or a first generation Triumph Street Triple R.

And the cost of biking in different parts of the world. Singapore will open your eyes!

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I take a look at the progress electric motorcycles are making, and why they're not accelerating in popularity more quickly. And why are new petrol powered motorcycles still not that economical?

The Victory Hammer I discussed:

• https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206086596745?make=Victory&model=Hammer&include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&sort=price-asc&postcode=ip28js&advertising-location=at_bikes&page=1

And the Suzuki Banit 1200:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202207077552256?include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=Suzuki&postcode=ip28js&model=Bandit%201200&sort=price-asc&page=1

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