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over a year ago
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Iv got my bike test later this year but I'm stuck on what bike to get iv rode bigger bikes before (borrowed a gsxr 600 k2 for a few months many moons ago) what would you recommend that's insurance friendly over 600cc and not likely to get bored of in a week my budget is 3k |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Whatever you want. Don’t be put off by big cc bikes, you’re in control, just take you time to learn the machine. "
Big cc bikes don't worry me it's the man from the pru and reliability that I'm worried about |
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over a year ago
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SV650 or bandit perhaps? Pretty bulletproof bikes. As you improve you start needing to plan overtakes but great first bikes to gain experience before moving to dream bike. Don't discount additional training eg bikesafe (1 day with the police bikers), advanced training with RoSPA or IAM. Have fun x |
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My first bike was a yamaha R6. Cost me 3k. Was a cracking bike. Definitely learn to ride properly and get some skills on something like that before jumping on something with twice the power. Or buy a big noisy 1200cc harley davidson. You should be fine on that cos they only have about 45 horsepower and top out at 60mph max... lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Make a list of what you fancy and then test ride, opinions will always be subjective due to personal tastes, I’ve had Harleys, zx7r, sv650, hornet, bandit, drz400, speed triple 955i (great bike) April’s Millie 1000, Kim 990 super duke, Full powe VMax plus many more.
All where great bikes but I can’t ride a sports bike any more and looking at the MV Augusta Brutale 800 or a speed triple 1050 for my next bike.
At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference, never be put off by others, try for yourself |
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SV650 would be a good choice, they are a decent bike & if you run one for a year or so it'll bring your insurance cost down on something bigger/quicker then. As you're on a budget, SRAD 750s are great value, cracking bike for £2k, but pretty lively for a new rider, would be dear to insure and they drink petrol too, I'm lucky to get 30mpg out of mine. Generally, 1995-2005 bikes are the best value at present, plenty of spares are available cheap from breakers too.
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Hi your insurance will be an issue,I’d recommend an older bike(15-20)and spend £1500 max just in case you drop her.
Their cheap to insure as your first bike.
You can pick up a decent SV650S or CBR600F for that price and both are bullet proof,reliable,easy to handle,maintain and great fun.
Good luck with your test and ride safe. |
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Depends what style you want, if you want race rep or to be sat up a bit who are you riding with, if they all ride race reps you will struggle to keep up on a sit up bike and the reverse is true, street triple, big bandit or zephyr or one of the Yam mt07 might be a good choice I like the triples and twins they tend to have more torque low down great if you aren't reving the nuts off them |
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Depends on how big you are.
A 6ft plus person will not be comforatble on a small 600.
Generally the bigger frame you are the bigger the bike.
A yamaha900 diversion is a very easy bike to ride /control.smooth gears ad power delivery is not harsh.you can ride themslow and smoothly .shaft drive 5 speed .comfy position.my mrs bought one after passing her test(on a yam 600xj) she loves it and rides with me very well.i,ve had 139 bikes in my lifetime.all have good and bad but as a new rider avoid bikes with huge tourque or powerbands that will bite you in the arse! |
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Test ride everything that you like the look of and also ones that you might not have thought about.
Also think about whether you’ll be riding 2 up or not as you’ll probably want something larger than a 600 (although it can handle it I find a litre or above bike better) |
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"Get a Bandit, reliable and bullet proof, it will do everything you want it to do and you can buy tons of tat and bling off just bandits web site.
Good all round bike. "
This. Bought one day or so after passing my test. 03 plate 600. £995. 23.000 miles. A great first big bike. |
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"My first bike was a yamaha R6. Cost me 3k. Was a cracking bike. Definitely learn to ride properly and get some skills on something like that before jumping on something with twice the power. Or buy a big noisy 1200cc harley davidson. You should be fine on that cos they only have about 45 horsepower and top out at 60mph max... lol. "
Damn, my 883 does 59 with my head on the bars.  |
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I used to have a fireblade, I stopped biking for a few years so lost my no claims bonus, when I wanted to get back into it insurance for a blade was ridiculous,so got a Yamaha thundercat I've got a kawasaki z1000sx now that's a good bike don't have to crouch down with my old back |
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I just passed my test and have a 1997 vfr 750. Perfect for commuting and touring. Not slow by any stretch. Will do 145 plus, and quick enough off the lights. Sounds amazing. And ultra reliable. Tried and tested bike with a bit of a following now as they're almost a classic. Sports bikes are fun but you will start to get sore after 45 mins. Buy one while they are cheap. You can't go wrong. |
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If I had bought a 600 bandit I don't think I'd be biking now, I find them really gutless having to rev the nuts off them everywhere
I like twins and triples ducati, MT 07 & 09, 675 streetfighter etc etc |
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"I just passed my test and have a 1997 vfr 750. Perfect for commuting and touring. Not slow by any stretch. Will do 145 plus, and quick enough off the lights. Sounds amazing. And ultra reliable. Tried and tested bike with a bit of a following now as they're almost a classic. Sports bikes are fun but you will start to get sore after 45 mins. Buy one while they are cheap. You can't go wrong. "
Of course it is bomb proof, it is a honda. I love the noise of them, the gear driven cams add peace of mind as well. I had the 400 version, nice bike but gutless.
The only thing that got me into trouble was the linear way the power comes in, I would creep over the speed limit without noticing. |
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Hubbies first bike was a 650 deauville... Bit of an old man's bike, but we liked the idea of touring and figured a pan would be a tad too large. V twin. Linked brakes. Solid handling and shaft drive.. Its not fast, more of a plodder but it got us where we wanted to go. |
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"Iv got my bike test later this year but I'm stuck on what bike to get iv rode bigger bikes before (borrowed a gsxr 600 k2 for a few months many moons ago) what would you recommend that's insurance friendly over 600cc and not likely to get bored of in a week my budget is 3k "
Cbr600 fs. Pick em up cheap enough and not gona be mad on insurance, plus good fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My first bike was a yamaha R6. Cost me 3k. Was a cracking bike. Definitely learn to ride properly and get some skills on something like that before jumping on something with twice the power. Or buy a big noisy 1200cc harley davidson. You should be fine on that cos they only have about 45 horsepower and top out at 60mph max... lol.
Damn, my 883 does 59 with my head on the bars. "
My brother in law 1200 an 883 conversion does 70mph |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My first bike was a yamaha R6. Cost me 3k. Was a cracking bike. Definitely learn to ride properly and get some skills on something like that before jumping on something with twice the power. Or buy a big noisy 1200cc harley davidson. You should be fine on that cos they only have about 45 horsepower and top out at 60mph max... lol.
Damn, my 883 does 59 with my head on the bars.
My brother in law 1200 an 883 conversion does 70mph "
My 883 is a bit old for that now. Many a time in the past I thought about the conversion but never got past the starting post. What tickles me is the 883 sport name. Good runner although it's not been on the road this year. |
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Depends on your age and what your plans are
When I was younger a good sports bike was cool
Then the arthritis started to kick in as bending over a tank etc took its toll on longer journeys
Now at 60 yrs old I rely on an old 02 plate Honda Deauville, I do a lot of distance riding and camping and the 650cc is ample plenty for me.
Living in Glasgow I’m central to the Scottish Highlands so the Deauville is an excellent machine for an old dude like myself |
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I passed my test in Bristol in 88, went straight out and got a RG 250 two stroke. What a handful but kept it for 14 years and wish I’d never sold it as worth a fortune now
Prefer big trail bikes now as they are great tourers, very manoeuvrable and can actually do rough tracks.
Just ride within your limits on whatever you choose |
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