What bike to get when im 16

MotorMAD · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hi i just was woundering if you guys/girls could help me out ive looked at the rs50 and also the tzr50 ( rare suposadly) im looking to be going as fast as posable and yeap im gona deristrict it so help on that would be helpfull thanks Razz

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

How about neither?

Pick up a cheap MX style 50cc bike (DT50 type thing), which will do about 50 when you derestrict it, won't cost a fortune when you crash it, and won't loss nearly as much money as a shiney faired 50cc bike.

However the chances are you've made up your mind and just want everyone to say "Yeah, get the RS50/ TZR50 cos they're really great bikes". But they're not.

The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

I'll just give you a little tip. To save you annoying or getting these people bored to death with 50's talk, either search the forum for any related threads that could be helpful or head over to theNPF site which is mainly suited for 'pedders and bikers.
Check the forum out there and you might get some good feedback.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Believe it or not, this forum isn't actually /that/ tarty. Ie people on here at least value a bike's performance compared to how it looks.

The two bikes you mentioned are sold on looks, they don't offer much over bikes that cost 5x less. Also, a lot of people on here have been where you are and learned from their mistakes.

I expect you've got your heart set on a sporty looking bike, so choose the one that you think looks the best. Believe it or not the difference between 50 and 60 miles an hour makes very little difference; if you get a 160+mph bike in a few years time you'll understand how insignificant it is.

Personally I'd just go for a bike you can have some fun on and not loose a lot of money on, so you can save the money for a year's time when it will actually get you a better bike, not just a shinyer one Smile

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divuk83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Karma :

yeah just get a cheap 50, as soon as you are 17 you will want to sell it as you will be sick of it as you will want something faster by then. Mr. Green

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

50cc PAH.

I had my heart set on a sports bike, so waited till I was 17 and bougth a proper bike, ZXR400, 18 now and going onto an R6.

I think Ste will agree there to, juut either get the cheap 50 scrambler (you'll have more fun off roading as well) or wait till your 17 and do your full test!
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MotorMAD · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Karma :

im not botherd on looks i just want it to be a good performer Twisted Evil

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

well, a 50cc is not a good performer and never will be

so get something like a derbi Senda 50, they look smart, dirt cheap, and will teach you shit loads about bike control especially if you have a piss about off road as well as on.

and when you crash it, it'll prob pick up and ride off!
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Well no 50cc is going to win races. So read the comments above. You're best with a 50cc dirtbike type thing, get your test sorted once you're 17 then get a proper bike Very Happy

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

For a cheap 50 crosser type thing (which is what I'd do) get a Yamaha DT50.

For a bit more 'respek' get a Motohispania Furia50 supermotard thingy. Crosser with road tyres and nippy. Bit more cash though..

For ultimate respect at 16 get an expensive RS50 etc. Trouble is, you'll probably crash it Confused

You pays your money you takes your choice Very Happy

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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I've only crashed once in............3 months. Confused

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Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

hark at MarJay, BCF's friendly, caring father figure!

LOL Laughing

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divuk83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Karma :

In a way its good to have a low speed spill on your first bike as it brings you "down to earth" so to speak (no pun intended) Very Happy

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

haha

Don't be such a drama queen Wink

If 16year olds want to be on the road then that's up to them matey. Remember, you can't tell a 16 year old anything without them thinking they know it all already. Not meaning to piss on your bonfire but I think you're wasting your time. Much better to let the guys on the CBT training shock 'em with crash photos Cool

Anyway - remember that the majority of deaths arising from over-confidence etc is the over 40's. Can't see them listening to your advice (well meant as it is) much.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

When I was 16 I rode one of these:
https://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/3303292A60IFN107295M.JPG
What a machine!

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I remember when i finally passed my CBT i was scared of going over 30. Why can't more kids be like that? Laughing

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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

They do that and i'll be emigrating. I'm sick to the back teeth of these RS-oles. Can't they just get off our back ffs Evil or Very Mad

. (hardly an original train of thought but i'm in *honest* mode tonight Smile

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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Oh yes absolutley Razz

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(before anyone at all has a go no i am not taking the p out of gay ppl, i've already had that argument once i'm not having it again there is nuffin wrong with gay ppl).

I'm not THAT honest, more hyper to be exact Razz

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M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

I personally got a 50cc scooter which wasn't the fastest of things, nor was it the coolest thing... But it did what I wanted it to do:

1) got me on the road at 16
2) transported me places
3) gained me one years no claims for when i turned 17.

Looking back I wish I had got a scrambler style 50cc, but at the time I couldn't find one for the right price.

My advice to you would be to look on ebay for either a DT50 or a TS50, there is also an RX50 but they are more expensive.

The DT's and TS50's are capable of between 50-55mph and the RX50 will do 60mph.

I seriously wouldn't bother with a sports 50, they are unreliable and expensive.

Remember if you buy any 50cc new you are going to be loosing almost half the money on resale. So try getting an older bike.

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