What TYPE of Moto BIKE Is this__________?

Question

http://www.gumtree.com/london/15/10615715.html

I mean STYLE, as this style is the one i want
(10 points to correct answer,asap)

Answer 1

Its an early factory custom before they became more specialised.
Honda CB650 SC is similar.
Kawasaki had the LTD line.
Suzuki use L for 'lowrider' (GS400/550/850/1000)
All early to late eighties.
Suzuki made the Intruder in 1988 which was closer to a full custom and Kawasaki soon followed with the Vulcan line

Answer 2

The style is known as 'power cruiser' - similar bikes are:

Yamha V-Max
Suzuki Madura
Kawasaki Eliminator
Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Honda Sabre
Yamaha FZ-750 Fazer
Honda CB-1300 X4
Victory Hammer

Answer 3

There is nothing touring about that bike. And it's not retro because that was a modern style back then. That style of bike is typically called a "standard". They aren't really made nowadays. Honda makes the Nighthawk which is probably as close to what you will get. Some companies make a "naked sportbike", like Ducati, which is a sportbike without all of that plastic on the sides.

Answer 4

It's an American style 'cruiser'

As someone above said Honda made one called a Nighthawk which is very simular.

I bet it's an imported one, check if the clock is in KPH or MPH.
make sure there are no crazy warning lights when you go over 55mph, expect to pay a bit more insurance if it is an import.

But for £850 I bet it will be a great buy, what else you going to get for that.
Not the best in street cred terms but who gives a s**t, go for it

Answer 5

That is one of the bikes that came at the end of the "Standard" era, but is actually the very beginning of the sport bike era. Note the streamlining, especially in the seat area. This type still has the mostly upright seating position, the Ninja, etc. came shortly after.

Answer 6

Sport Cruiser would be most apt, the reason being is the style as it has that cruiser/custom style but having an in-line 4 sport engine to giving you plenty of poke. Good bike with a good engine. Should do you nicely......

Answer 7

When I was younger (and these were new) these were commuter bikes, ie the normal run of the mill thing that everyone had.

These days, you might call a new bike of this style a 'retro' style bike.

Answer 8

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2007_Motorcycles/2007_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_us

The link you provided would be a Standard bike for the 80's. The closest thing I can think of that has a similar style being produced today is the Harley Sportster; upright position, exposed components, etc. The Honda Nighthawk series is probably the second closest.

Answer 9

Its an older sport bike / cruiser like a mix between a new crotch rocket and a harley (no offense harley guys)

Answer 10

I agree with Jim. I always referred to that style as "Standard", but you don't really see that style much anymore.