Rob126
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was thinking about doing the bike license during summer both since i'm almost done with restoring a BSA and also cause i've always wanted to do it but never got down to it.
since i'm over 21, i can get unlimited cc so would be able to drive anything from a scooter to a hayabusa. obviously a hayabusa as a first bike would most probably be a suicide. I tend to prefer naked bikes and sport ones.
the question is, what first bike should I look at?
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Ben-B
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by naked i guess you mean you want to see the frame and engine?
600cc suzuki bandit?
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Rob126
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quote:
Originally posted by Br.ANDO
by naked i guess you mean you want to see the frame and engine?
600cc suzuki bandit?
yeah, that's what im after when i say naked bike
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jimmy 2.1
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Get an R1 for your first..... 
I Jest. If you've never really ridden a bike before, then i'd stick with a Suzuki Bandit 600, Suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZ6, Honda Hornet 600 and those kinds of bikes as a first time bike. Theres plenty enough power to have fun, but also the insurance won't be expensive so you can build up that no claims bonus
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Rob126
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Get an R1 for your first.....
I Jest. If you've never really ridden a bike before, then i'd stick with a Suzuki Bandit 600, Suzuki SV650, Yamaha FZ6, Honda Hornet 600 and those kinds of bikes as a first time bike. Theres plenty enough power to have fun, but also the insurance won't be expensive so you can build up that no claims bonus
only drove a Honda RB250 till now. I was thinking of something between 400cc and 600cc since even the leaner bike is a 400cc (Yamaha XJR400), so it wouldn't be that much of a step up.
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Daimo B
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Been covered in the last few days, just go through the pages.
Or listen to Jimmy, but add a Bandit 650 to it 
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alli Ronald
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add a Trumpet Speed4 to the list too. nice lookin' bikes. I dont have any experience of owning one I've had its bigger brother the triple before and that was a capable bike.
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Rob126
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thanks guys. very helpful as always.
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DizzyRebel
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Pussy, Get an 03 onwards 600 Supersport. Depends on budget but id go with either K6 GSX-R600 or an 06 636
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Graeme
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SV650 is a great 1st bike and pretty cool
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Rob126
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DizzyRebel - i don't think that a gsxr600 is the best first bike. plus insurance would probably be a killer on that.
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DizzyRebel
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Inurance isnt as bad as you think, plus id rahter learn on a capable and nimble handling bike than on a wonkey donkey of a bike like an SV or bandit!
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StueyBoy1989
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I thought they changed the rules now you have to be restricted for 2 years no matter your age?
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Rob126
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not in Malta  over here between 18 and 21 you're restricted to 125cc, then over 21 u can get anything you want
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StueyBoy1989
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oh my bad sorry didn notice your location!
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Stu
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Ducati Monster! 
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Rob126
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aren't ducati monsters like 900cc?
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xa0s
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You thought about the 400c sportsbikes options?
VFR400, CBR400, ZXR400, RVF400, GSXR400 (etc).
400cc is very quick if it's a sportsbike. I saw 137mph on my VFR400RR and I thought it was a great first bike. It'll also get you used to quality handling and prepare you for when you go to a 600cc sportsbike.
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Daimo B
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400 is an excellent first bike.But most are getting older and not as reliable.
ZXR400 and VFR400/RVF, love them though....
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Rob126
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cheers for that xaos. my only concern with the 400s is that they all seem to have something i don't really like at the back end :S
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Rob126
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The ZXR400 is growing on me. you can find some that aren't even 10years old. so not too old. and with a couple of mods they come out really nice
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Ellis
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Off topic - you speak better English than some of the members on here and you're not even from the UK
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by Ellis
Off topic - you speak better English than some of the members on here and you're not even from the UK
Funny and true.
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Rob126
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probably it's because I use 'school' english not spoken english
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Ellis
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Very true, good man nevertheless
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