Mattss Corsa
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v6 vectra's are slow anyway 
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Mattss Corsa
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Thats what the R6 is made for Hense the R
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Tom
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Sorry are you trying to ridicule me or something 
A v6 vectra was an example ok a civic type-R then 
You see my point, so what if he buy sa quick bike he's probably not going to ride it like cock if he's not confident on it, I know I wouldn't
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Mattss Corsa
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Ummmh Zx 10R 
Just wet my pants 
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Mattss Corsa
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Originally posted by Tom
Sorry are you trying to ridicule me or something
A v6 vectra was an example ok a civic type-R then
You see my point, so what if he buy sa quick bike he's probably not going to ride it like cock if he's not confident on it, I know I wouldn't
I know what your sayin neways matey
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Tom
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Thanks 'matey' that's made me feel all better now 
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Mattss Corsa
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Originally posted by Tom
Thanks 'matey' that's made me feel all better now
Whooopie 
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Jamie
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Matts - Cheers mate
I'd love an R6 but they seem pricey around here
Prob got about £1500-£2000 to spend
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Mattss Corsa
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Well what kind of bike your after? Super sport? touring.... Sports touring..
So many nice bikes out there now
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Matt.H
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R6's aint a bed bike...And as for insurance try Motorcycle Direct. Mate is looking at one and hasnt passed his test yet. Gettin some very cheap quotes. Cheaper than i'm paying on my Hornet.
If you can do you direct access and the new laws they are on about bringing in are a load of shite. Make it a lot more difficult to get a big bike.
As for what size to have, I'd defo go with a 600. You will get bored of a 400 very easily. Find they can be a little underpowered. My opinion of course but I went straight to a 600. I would say the Hornet is a good first bike. Good build quality and the motor is a slightly detuned CBR6 engine. Very nimble thro the corners.
Heres a pic of mine to wet your whistle.
[Edited on 07-04-2006 by Matt.H]
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Mattss Corsa
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That's a well nice hornet mate, polished up nice
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Tom
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Nice that matt
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Jamie
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That is a very nice bike
I fancy perhaps an R6 or maybe a Suzuki GSXR
That style, but i do like the hornet
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Matt.H
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Yeah...I dunno if the next bike i have will be more of a sports type as you do get alot of wind blast with it not having any fairing or a screen. You get used to it tho.
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sxi16vjoe
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That Zx10R has made me moist 
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Andy_S
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Ive got an R6, its my first bike too. I can understand when people say its too fast and extreme for a 1st bike, but i was used to it after 2 weeks.
My mate has just bought an R1 for his 1st bike too, and he's doin fine on it.
End of the day 250/400's are still fast, if your gonna ride it stupidly, you'll come off it, whether it be a 250, 400, 600 or 1000!
If you take it easy, learn how to control the bike's weight and power you'll be fine after a months riding.
I was looking at SV650's before i bought the R6, but the R6 had more of a 'grin factor' for me.
Im glad i bought the R6, its cool as fuck! fast as fuck, and i'll be happy on it for about a year, instead of buying something smaller then changing it in 5 months time.
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy_S
Ive got an R6, its my first bike too. I can understand when people say its too fast and extreme for a 1st bike, but i was used to it after 2 weeks.
My mate has just bought an R1 for his 1st bike too, and he's doin fine on it.
End of the day 250/400's are still fast, if your gonna ride it stupidly, you'll come off it, whether it be a 250, 400, 600 or 1000!
If you take it easy, learn how to control the bike's weight and power you'll be fine after a months riding.
I was looking at SV650's before i bought the R6, but the R6 had more of a 'grin factor' for me.
Im glad i bought the R6, its cool as fuck! fast as fuck, and i'll be happy on it for about a year, instead of buying something smaller then changing it in 5 months time.
That's exactly what I was getting at
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Andy_S
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I wouldnt go for a bandit either, everyones got them! When new riders pass their DAS, everyone think, Bandits! but the newer ones arent as good as old ones, and the old ones, are now old and getting battered! If you wanna ride sportsbikes/superbikes, then get a sportsbike! If your more of a road biker then get a hornet, fazer etc, but Bandits are past it, dull and boring
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RichR
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Ducati 400SS if you can find one - rare as rocking horse shit - mate bought a factory and there was one in a cupboard under the stairs - very nice tidy 400 - went well, handled well - and started first time (after oil change, new sparkies etc) after being locked up for near on a decade (building had stood unoccupied for that long)
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Mark Petty
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I recently passed my test here is my 600cc
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greengoddess
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What about 1 of these
You wont have far to fall off of one
Do loads to the gallon
insurance friendly..
[Edited on 07-04-2006 by greengoddess]
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LET Nova
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quote:
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Originally posted by LET Nova
i sit my theory test in 2weeks, going to buy an R6 when i pass my theory and sell my Ibiza looking forward to it
R6 as a 1st bike, good luck
My mate bought one foor his 1st bike, he said they are good to learn on. He now has an R1...
I'll be too scared to drive it like maniac
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jr
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50% of the suggestions on here are fucking stupid, its like passing your drivng test and gettign in a supercar
first bike ideas um
Honda VTR 250
Bros 400
Bros 600
cb-500
hornet 600
suzuki goose 350
bandit 400
bandit 600
kawaska er-5
ect etc
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jr
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Originally posted by J-Me
That is a very nice bike
I fancy perhaps an R6 or maybe a Suzuki GSXR
That style, but i do like the hornet
IMHO to much for a 1st bike
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Robbo
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Mate at work is selling his '05 reg Suzuki GSXR-600 K5 with less than 2k miles on it if anyone is interested! Selling due to possible move to Santa Clara, USA
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