Buy a used CB1000R

In this case we’ll restrict ourselves to the post-2018 new-shape version

» Hunt around and you can find them for £6500 – the same as late old-shape bikes. » Don’t be put off by the dash lights that glow different colours for each gear. A dive deep into the menus will turn them off. » Plenty were bought by more moderate owners. Accept nothing less than pristine condition.