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over a year ago
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I'd also recommend 2nd hand for a first bike.
Locally it seems to be getting more difficult to do test rides let alone on a new licence. I'd certainly go and sit on a few to see how they feel and what style of bike you fancy x |
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over a year ago
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I had a bandit 650 as a first bike loved it but wanted a more modern and more powerful bike after 18 months so bought a gen 2 yamaha mt-09 best choice for me (mr) |
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"Looking to tour, prefer more upright bike, 2nd hand too"
I’m a relatively newly licence passed rider but I have researched bikes to death and consider a Honda CB500x a good choice. My dream bike is a Honda VFR1200f but at the moment I’m not as skilled as I think I need to be to ride such a machine. I passed my test in Oct 2019 and bought a 600 Bandit. I’ve had quite a few bikes since but have reverted back to a 600 bandit until I’m ready to upgrade. |
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"Looking to tour, prefer more upright bike, 2nd hand too"
Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki VStrom and Triumph Tiger may be worth a look. First 2 both have 650 versions, Tiger is 800 although I think some newer Triumph models are 600+ as well. Have fun looking and deciding x
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I would go to some dealers as others have said and sit on a few bikes.
You can pick up some cheap adventure bikes like:
royal Enfield himalayan
Triumph tiger
KLR 650
If they aren't your style then most bikes have panniers and top boxes available so it really does come down to personal preference.
I prefer the comfort of the adventure style bikes but I'm an old man now  |
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
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"I had a bandit 650 as a first bike loved it but wanted a more modern and more powerful bike after 18 months so bought a gen 2 yamaha mt-09 best choice for me (mr)"
I would tend to agree with getting a bandit as they are a good all round bike for people just passing their test but like you said you were very quick wanting something with a bit more power. I would say, yes bandit, but the 1200 not the 600. Like I just said though always look at the bike you have always wanted first, then decide yes that bike or go for it as bike number the following year, you will still be wanting to buy it to get it out of your system. We've all been there whether it all turns out good or we think 'what on earth was I thinking'   |
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My first biggish bike when I passed my test at the ripe old age of 19 in 1993 was a Honda CX500 (Honda Maggot) I’ve lost count on how many bikes I’ve owned in the past 30 years but one thing I do know is I have up riding roads in this country a few years back now as don’t find it fun anymore with the condition of the roads and speed cameras everywhere  these days I go across the continent or at home I’m more into enduro riding on green lanes |
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Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.
My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all. |
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Lots of options
Lots of personal views
Super difficult to give a perfect reply
Some first bikers get a gsxr600
Others get a cb 500
I recommend getting a 600 a likely you will pass on a 600
And what will it be user to etc etc blah blah
Write it down
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"Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.
My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all."
AN R6 doesn’t even know what 30 is HA HA |
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"Love my GSXR600, plenty quick enough but not stupid.
Probably had it too long and maybe should have got a 1000 by now. Can't afford one so just keep entering competitions to win one "
Gsxr6 is a great bike my brother had one and preferred it to the 1000 said it's more fun to ride |
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"I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion "
I’m on my fourth 600/650 and have no issues with the size of engine and I ride with all super sports guys and I also do touring
Tbh anything bigger and I’d be a danger to myself |
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"Love my GSXR600, plenty quick enough but not stupid.
Probably had it too long and maybe should have got a 1000 by now. Can't afford one so just keep entering competitions to win one
Gsxr6 is a great bike my brother had one and preferred it to the 1000 said it's more fun to ride"
It is fun, and it's not gonna chuck me off.
Just not quite bug enough for when we are both out on it though. |
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over a year ago
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I currently ride a wk 125 scrambler but also have a suzuki gn125
The wk is a good bit bigger and i personly prefur that seems a more cumfy ride
Planning on doing my full bike test hopefully this year just so i can have my dream bike suzuki gsxr 750 1989  |
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"Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.
My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all.
AN R6 doesn’t even know what 30 is HA HA "
Mine did, only when a copper was behind me lol |
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"I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion this was my thinking when i passed so went straight foe a bandit 1200."
First big bike new 2022 Harley Davidson sportster S 1250 xxx |
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I went a bit silly and started with a bandit 600 then after 2 weeks bought a zx7r, cbr400rr and a tl1000r all in 1 go. I also now have a gsxr600 and a zzr250 and have run out of room. The truth is the 1000 is no more difficult to ride than the 250 even with little experience as long as you remember you have little experience and don't try to go 180mph everywhere. Being quite tall, I find I fit on the 1000 better as it's a bigger bike |
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By *omvampmMan
over a year ago
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I’ve got a zontes z125 scrambler and in similar situation was considering a versys 650 as I want to tour a bit they seem reasonable price for a lot of kit if you get a gt but I’m no expert as just getting into biking myself and loving it |
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As others have said there’s loads of choices out there, and it depends what you want, think you’ll use it for, and how much you want to spend
I returned to biking after a gap of about 12 years so bought an older CBR600 to get me back on the road. It was a great bike, so I’d recommend something similar to anyone for a first bike.
My current ride is a 2012 SV650, again another bike I’d recommend, and there are some good finance deals on the new version too.
Go and look at a few bikes in the dealers and see what you like the look of |
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My first big bike was a cb750 f2 but i blew it up on my first holiday abroad , so i then bought a cb 900 which was fantastic! (Used to spin the rear tyre if road was wet in top gear ) buy the bike which makes you feel good and check the oil regularly . |
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"SV650 is a very good all rounder.. raced them for years but make a great do it all bike and cheap as well "
Really do like my SV650 does everything I need it to.
There’s a ome good deals on brand new ones at the moment too |
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"Lots of good suggestions.
I'd throw in
GSX650F
Good all-round middle weight.
Bomb-proof sports-tourer.
You can pick up hard luggage options for it too
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2015 I past my test 2 days later I bought a gsx750f, still got it now, comfy enough for 2  and quick enough for what I want it for. |
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