What do you think?...here I go again!

[rac3r]

I'm sorry I can't help it until I actually get a new bike But at least now I actually have a full licence

So here it is i've been itching to buy another RS but this time I have enough to buy a mint one and one that works. Here's the two options:

Option 1 : Buy a mint RS, full power and run down the restriction clock on my licence and rack up some NCB. +ves lower insurance, a bit more power and learn to maintain a bike properly. And scratch that itch

Option 2 : Buy a big bike (Hornet/SV/Monster), restrict the bike to 33bhp and keep like that for 2 years then keep it after the restriction as well until i'm used to the power. +ves a bigger bike, learn more maybe but higher insurance and more expensive.

What would you do? or what should I do?

Sorry for the repetitive threads and thanks for your help
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[cyberglass]

When you say MINT RS do you mean RS125

if so just go for a cheap 500 like a honda cbx 550 or suzuki gs500 or
you can get a resonable condition one with tax n mot for around £500-£700
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[Bigbaggiesbik...]

Option 1 is my vote.

I started out biking on an RS and for me it has put me in real good stead for the type of riding I like to do now.

I am not bothered by stupid speeds, I prefer the twistys and maintaining a good sensible pace through them and I got some real good experience off the RS which had helped me when getting on the bigger bikes.

The RS does what it says on the tin, its a real sporty quick little learner bike.

I always feel that bigger bikes restricted are like tigers in the circus.
Nice to look at but dont really do what they were born to.
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125 - Sep 04 to July 05 (Sold) / Aprilia RS125 - Jul 05 to May 08 (Sold) Suzuki RF600 - July 06 to Oct 06 (Crashed) / Suzuki SV1000S - Jan 09 to August 12 (Sold) / Honda CBR600f Track bike - August 12 to present

[mr-inteligent]

I'v always wanted a go of a full power stunning looking RS, they look like a lot of fun, nippy and light good for filtering.

If I were you I would get the best rs I can afford get 2 months insurance on it have some fun with it then move on, sell it for the same price you bought it.

1 year on a rs is to much if you have a full license.

[virus]

If I remember correctly, a full power RS is not allowed on a 33bhp licence, even if it makes less than 33bhp, it exeeds the power to weight ratio part of the restriction.


p.s. gpz500


Cheers
John
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stinkwheel Well I just had my hands up a pigs fanny. Which makes your concerns pale into insignificance.

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As above, I'd start on something like a cheap GPZ or SV.

Insurance could even be cheaper than the RS125!

[Bigbaggiesbik...]

[rac3r]

Sorry I should have made it clear, yes Aprilia RS125.

As for recommending GPZ and so on, I know they would be good bikes but I think it's about time I got something which is a bit special if you know what I mean. My past 2 bikes have been a bit on the scruffy side and used more as a tool for commuting so if I go the big bike route it will probably be an 03+ Hornet/Monster 620/Pointy SV.

I don't know why but there's something about the RS that makes me want one But this time one that actually works!

Oh and it will probably be for 1 year or so of my restriction
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

[hmmmnz]

something a bit special??
why??
get something practical untill your restriction period ends.
may be a thumper a xr250 ect, a klr650 will sit right on the 33hp limit
i think you should get something that will take the hits,
a rs125 will need to be ragged everywhere, and as nice as the look think of all those expensive plastics if you drop it.

good luck with what ever you decide
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[riichy]

zxr400 nuff said
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[nick606]

the rs125 will be off the road more time than its on get something reliable.

[rac3r]

Maybe I put it across wrong but I'm not looking for a bike based on how new it is but more on the fact that I want to buy the bike because I want/like it not just because it's cheap and does the job. I don't have bucket loads to spend probably 3k but that's pushing it as well (this is for the big bike not RS). I've only said those bikes because that's whats been recommended by others so i'm open to other suggestions.

As for the XR etc i'm not a fan of the upright riding position/high bars well anything like the YBR for my A2 course I don't want
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Bikes : 2006 CBR125R - 2004 Monster 620ie - 2004 ZX-6R B1H - 2005 Monster S2R 800 - 2011 Street Triple - 2009 Streetfighter 1098 - 2014 ZX-6R 636

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[rac3r]