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I am a biker (taking a break just now). Could recommend a nice Sports tourer to start off with (Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki ER6,Yamaha Phazer. Depends what kind of bikes you are into. Do you want a sports bike, cruiser, touring bike? |
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Personally started a long time ago with Yamaha Diveraion great durable mid weight machine and excellent first bike
Tried sports bikes with the SV650 but after too much backache opted for the straight up Triumph Street Triple
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I'd definitely recommend the street triple its easy to handle, great fun and very forgiving. Great around town and good on a run too. Had one as my first bike and didn't regret it |
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"I am a biker (taking a break just now). Could recommend a nice Sports tourer to start off with (Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki ER6,Yamaha Phazer. Depends what kind of bikes you are into. Do you want a sports bike, cruiser, touring bike? "
Er6 is my current thinking! Cracking looking bike!  |
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"Personally started a long time ago with Yamaha Diveraion great durable mid weight machine and excellent first bike
Tried sports bikes with the SV650 but after too much backache opted for the straight up Triumph Street Triple
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Triple is nice! Don't want anything too pricey first. Diversion is also a nice bike mind |
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"I'd definitely recommend the street triple its easy to handle, great fun and very forgiving. Great around town and good on a run too. Had one as my first bike and didn't regret it"
Appreciated! Would love a shot of a triple tbhz er6n isn't too different for a first bike |
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Kawasaki H2R 
To be honest its your call.
When I went for my first big bike everyone told me get a 600.
Nope straight to Jim Allen and bought a used 2000 R1.
Just remember there is the possibility you will throw it down the road at some point but that's one of the joys of biking.
Welcome to the club
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"Kawasaki H2R
To be honest its your call.
When I went for my first big bike everyone told me get a 600.
Nope straight to Jim Allen and bought a used 2000 R1.
Just remember there is the possibility you will throw it down the road at some point but that's one of the joys of biking.
Welcome to the club
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Jesus an R1! Haha I wanna see my 30th!
I think I will stick to 600ish range. Rider on Glasgow any good? See they have a lot of used stock |
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Never bought anything through them.
You are normally ok with buying from a dealer as you will have some sort of comeback if anything goes wrong. That's if it is a main dealer.
As for what bike to go for try and get a test ride first.
Most of the modern 600s are 100bhp or over which is crazy compared to 10 years ago.
Go with what you feel comfortable and confidant with.
One of my mates bought a GSXR when he first started now he has a victory eight ball. Two bikes at either end of the spectrum.
What I will say is if you are getting a sports bike invest in a track day with a racing instructor.
I thought I was a capable rider on the R1 the I went on the track day and was ripped to shreds lol.
Well worth it and you will meet like minded bikers.
You know the instructors good when he can lap you on an FJ with full panniers lol  |
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Ride On have a large selection of bikes, but not the cheapest prices. £55 an hour for labour too, if you throw your bike down the road or drop it.
My tuppence is to say you are being smart in getting a decently priced middleweight. You won't greet into your helmet quite so much at repair costs (or servicing) if it goes to ground and it'll still be fun. Also, you'll learn a lot on it without the big insurance, fuel and tyre costs of a 1000cc (petrol and tyre tread disappear like feckin magic on powerful machines). Think of it as going through the gears and working up to full speed. Your just going into 3rd or 4th with an er6. Move into top gear and get a bigger bike further down the line if you fancy it (you will).
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Take it is your first bike ?
before you buy anything get a quote for insurance as it may give you a fright when you hear the quotes.
600 is a good start and a good CBR600 will set you back couple of grand and excellent sport bikes to learn the ropes with.
I ride a ducati 1198 but first couple of bikes were gsxr and cbr 600
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Depends what your into. If you don't know... don't jump in. Forget ride on. Was good years ago but Ally there has lost the plot a few times over the years. Think they even lost the yamaha franchise. Not as good as it once was. My call would be to go to Saltire in Edinburgh. They will let you try all kinds of bikes no problem. They have a massive collection of new n used bikes. A rider school too, so plenty advice available. If you cant find a bike there... give up. Just launched their new cruiser section, complete with tattoo studio and café. Tip top gaff. Do it.... |
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that's a shame!
Will keep you it's posted! 