Used Bike Heaven: Season 2, Ep. 6

Francesca Robinson presents this episode of 'Used Bike Heaven' with Rob Gibson. In this episode we look at 3 bikes for Mark Thompson who wants to spend £3,000 on a Middle Weight Starter Bike. We take a look at Honda CB500S, Yamaha F3600 Fazer & Kawasaki ZX-6R.
Original Air Date: 31/03/2004
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[@kawasakiman8965]

How the hell can you give a. score on reliability when you’ve only been on the bike for 5 minutes,what a dumb question

[@brothersoulshine]

She's a genius as a presenter. Her ability to sound interested in the opinions of a man who knows far less than she does is really impressive.

[@daddylovesfaith]

That was the first one of these I've watched where the biker actually does a good job of negotiating for their chosen bike. Seems like he got a really good deal to me.

[@HalfdeadRider]

He done that dealer really well, the dealer was lucky he didn't walk after taking a step back, the bloke dealt with that really well.

[@dreadhead170]

The CB500 is now actually a classic bike.

[@Ayresy_83]

“The huggy on the back” 😂

[@johna6968]

The numpty on the seat

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

@@johna6968 whers your fanny pack??

[@RidingWithGerdas]

FZS 600 all day looooong

[@rogermty1971]

I still have mine and no plans to sell it soon, fantastic bike. It is really a Sports Touring bike and I feel it has been under appreciated much. Rev it and goes fast, seating position is almost straight a bit forward only, very confortable.

[@reecetaylor9518]

You knooooowww

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

@@reecetaylor9518 I know tooooooo

[@graemeadamson7272]

I'd have had the Yam any day of the week , had an XJ 550 basically the same tweeked engine as in the Fazer , just bullet-proof . 🇬🇧🏍️👊

[@nunomc2815]

Fazer was better for the use he wanted. Amazing engine and torque delivery

[@dumbleduke4225]

I’ve had mine for 17 years and can’t bare to get rid of it

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

@@dumbleduke4225 21 years....and it's staying!

[@johncarlson8029]

It's good these testing buyers, they tell you what needs going over on your used bikes

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

I've got a ninja and use it every day and have done for the past 10 years no wrist pain at all or back pain it's sound as a pound

[@falseteeth5621]

How can they judge reliability after a 15 minite test ride?

[@Dennell_Mount_and_Blade]

@King Brilliant You sound like a dickhead. They put in effort, and sure the show is not perfect, but they certainly give some good information to new riders and it's enjoyable enough to watch. Where the fuck is your show? The reliability number is a bit sketchy and I don't agree with it, but it's just to give new buyers a bit of advice and it's not completely off.

[@everythinggaming7938]

I think they learn about the bike behind the scenes and then judge

[@woooster71]

Excellent haggling 👍🏼💚

[@jamiewood1802]

How the tables have turned. With the state of the roads in the UK now the Fazer is 100% the better bike. And it looks class now. You need a track for superbikes these days, and most people now enjoy bikes that they can ride long distances on/sport tourers/adventure bikes. Give me the FZ6 any day of the week.

[@Menandmotors]

Couldn't agree more!😎

[@markferguson7918]

Don't waste your time with the smaller bikes, a week after my test I bought a 1000cc and never looked back. Just go for it

[@atillaadn]

Exactly...Busa is my second bike, bought it after 3000 miles on a cbr250, and I had no problems riding it whatsoever..I think it comes down to your skills at the end.

[@stanza77]

How did the boosa workout? Still have it? @@atillaadn

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

@@atillaadn And your nerve... think he didn't want to look naph at a bike meet, and hoping he would get the wife a bit more in trhe sack... the pink/girly bits, what are they on about??

[@DeRen179]

The scoring was ridiculous. "Not as practical as the others so 7". Now guess how much he rated the other bikes? 7 and 7,5. He must have different shades of 7 in mind.

[@leviwilkerson487]

Fran, a stunningly gorgeous babe who knowledgably speaks ''motorcycle'', be still my heart !

[@exilog]

fazer is a great all rounder

[@mtlindley3338]

Fran is absolutely stunning....and she knows bikes!?! Perfect combination

[@brianthomas9098]

fkn bull shit she needs do go poll dancing

[@FatRakoon]

By far, the best bike and most suitable for Mark, is the Fazer and by a friggin mile too! Why the hell he went for the ZX6, I will never know... Was it purely cos he rode it like a tool? I currently own a Fazer 6 and I have owened a ZZR6 and a ZXR750 and the Fazer is vastly superior to the Kwaks... Although I will be honest, but the ZZR6 was shockingly reliable, given the treatment I gave it, and it still lived on! The Fazer I have not had for long and I was never intending on getting it, but she is a real darling for me so far.

[@zedddddful]

Well yam 600's used to toast second gear I'd have gone for the zx6r also but If I were him I'd have bought a sv650 instead of all of them.

[@reecetaylor9518]

Well he was a new rider and all noobs pick looks over practically and even if somethings bad theyll over look it

[@HalfdeadRider]

Nah! Fazer's are shit! jk lol, but they should have got a newer 6r in for him, a '99 or 2000 model would be a much better bike (style, weight etc, even ergo's (I have a Y2k ZX9r, easy ride all day)). The price would not have been that much more considering how cheap they were new back then, and this was '04.

[@yuming182]

Fran, I Love U, U r a amazing woman

[@mollyrosepopularprincess914]

Join the que buddy😂

[@monkeyzx9]

That CB looked rough

[@jamesharris377]

monkeyzx9 sounded it to.

[@a_wise_young_man752]

I adore pong sausage.

[@everythinggaming7938]

Oh Fran 😍🤩

[@techo61]

As if someone who's never owned a bike is in a position to score reliability.

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

the honda id for the kids or the girls, the kwaka for the squids, the fazer is the only REAL bike here. Me at the lights with a new bmw gs1200 kept up with, just a nod to start an a horn of approval from the beemer guy when he turned off...

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

He's an only child needing to spice up his love life.... silly coment from a proud owner of a fazer,

[@ephphatha230]

10:59 oh err

[@Frost67915]

ZX6R is nowhere near as practical as FZS600, it should get lower score

[@charlesscottkelly]

Bandit

[@rockyp3917]

She is Gorgeous

[@barryfrancis7421]

Another shit day in Yorkshire, cheap tv at its best.

[@damiantuttle1348]

Ummm fit she is ...or was xx

[@simonhendy199]

ZX6R as a first bike??? 😫

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Sure. Stable and easy to ride and no aggressive throttle.

[@dannyjonze]

If. You are trying them out with a blonde chic. And Mark is looking for cheap speed, lol

[@richard9444]

He should of took Fran for a ride .

[@ronwhite8503]

Taken, not took.

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

@@ronwhite8503 And not only on the bike

[@user-ov1lj9ty8u]

Once she was pretty

[@brianthomas9098]

why dont she just go play with some barby dolls