RE: [ST] Nighthawk 650 vs Yam Radian

[peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

I knew someone who rode a Radian as a first bike. He tended to complain a
lot about the range ( <100 miles before reserve). That's all I can say,
really. I never rode it myself.

Peter Chittum
'01 BRG ST
San Jose, CA, USA 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott [mailto:Tourmeister@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 12:25 PM
> To: VFR Digest list; Post to ST list
> Subject: [ST] Nighthawk 650 vs Yam Radian
> 
> 
> Howdy,
> 
> We are looking at some used bikes for a lady friend that is 5'2". We
> are going to look at an 1984 HONDA Nighthawk CB650SC and an 
> 1989 Yamaha
> YX600S Radian. Both appear to be in excellent cosmetic condition, no
> idea about the mechanicals just yet. Any lister comments, cautions,
> look for this recommendations, etc,...?
> 
> Please don't start recommending first bikes. having read all the
> previous flame wars on this list, I am well aware of all the great
> qualities of Hawks, GS500's, Ex500 & 200's, etc,... We are 
> just curious
> about these two bikes in particular. Any info would be greatly
> appreciated.
> 
> Adios,
> 
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