bike prices

[wupwup]

as some of yo may know im currently looking around at my options for getting into biking next year when im 17. what kind of price range is there in bikes? if i pass the full test would i be better getting a 250cc and selling after two years or going straight for a bigger bike with a restictor? i want a sports bike or a supersports bike.

what kind of prices would you pay for a 125, 250 or something bigger like a 600? thanks.

[Mystery]

most people go for a 400 because 250 is pretty much a 125 but the 250s have more bottom end and abit higher top speed not much,

as for prices it depends on the bike, sports anything around 800-1k, commuters can be around 400-500 depends on year as well, 250cc might be abit more or less than the 125's depends on year and models again etc
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[wupwup]

cheers. ill look at 400/600 bikes then. probably a few years old.

[The Original Muzza]

If you're wanting a sports, 250s and 400s aren't cheap. 250s you're looking at Hyosung GT and Kawasaki ninja, both expensive and relatively new. 400s are all old, molested and come with a high price because they are sought after. Just check the prices of some ZXR400s compared to something like a CBR600f of the same year.

At 17 the biggest deciding factor WILL be insurance costs. If you can get a £1k 600cc insured for less than £700, it will be better than a £1.5k 400cc insured for £500. Particularly as after 1 years no claims it will be drastically reduced.
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From then on, I and the bicycle feelings deeper.

[map]

IMO depends what you want to actually use the bike for.
Weekend plaything, commuter, posing, etc.

It also depends what sort of bike fits you best, believe it or not despite what the marketing people say, some people either don't like sport type machines or find them uncomfortable. You say you want one but it'll be hard for you to try before you buy.

If money is an issue then the running costs of a 500 (certainly tax and possibly insurance*) would be cheaper. There are some ok 500cc makes and models out there, although possibly not in the sports mould.

HTH



* insurance is a funny animal and very fickle.
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[wupwup]

thanks. what will probably happen is after i do my tests ill go and test ride a few at a few local garages to see whats comfy. i will use it as my main transport in my last year at 6form and at uni. so comuter but mostly play thing. what im thinking is the lower insurance will pay off against a car in the long run even if the initial bike is more.
from what ive read i rekon ill get a 600 or 500 and keep it for a few years. but from browsing local garages they all look at about £5/6000. but the 125's and smaller bikes are the same price as well. ive heard insurance is verry cheap for bikes even at 17 but is this just for 125's? thanks

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[wupwup]

lol ok then. yeah i wouldnt want anything as big as a 1000 like that. so i guess the price would be around the same (smaller bike but im younger) so yeah. id be saving £400+ a year on insurance. its just if that justifies getting and expensive bike. i might have to get a 125 for the first 2 years to get a decent no claims. then after that get an unrestricted bike. as a side note how much dose it cose to have a bike restricted / unresticted? cheers

[The Original Muzza]

[wupwup]

maybe. but according to most people getting a bike is incredibly insensible (is that a word?). but yeah sensible through lack of choice. if im looking at another 400 for fitting / taking off a restrictor i might as well get a 125 to begin with. ill probs loose less than that on the resale. + i get cheaper insurance and its less of a loss if it crashes (but that wont happen)

[P.addy]

I would say to get used to bigger bikes, a GS500 or CB500.
I would choose the GS because ive got one and it seems bullet proof...also check out this.
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-07-Suzuki-Gs500-FK6-Blue-For-Sale_W0QQitemZ370272500195QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item5635f5f9e3
semi sporty..in looks
will sit at 100mph all day...dont expect much past 115..at all, but 70 is the speed limit
Love mine to bits, great to get used to...when i went on my friend zx6r, it obviously packed a bit more punch but it felt alot safer to ride after the GS than it did on the GT125 i had

[Blau Zedong]

Just don't bother..bikes are a waste of fucking time IMHO.
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Came across Used Bike Guide looking for something else and remembered this thread.

[wupwup]

wow thats a nice looking bike. looks great. its all about price though. cheers

[Charlie]

[ms51ves3]

I agree with ds55. 250s are great

[dom141]

[Mystery]

depends one the 250 then because the kawa ninja's are only pushing around 90 tops and i know that 125s can do more than that
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[Charlie]

I guess so, mine will touch 110 on a good day. They make them for 33bhp now so they aren't as powerful as they old ones. Still great in my view.
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[Mystery]

dunno not passed my test so i've not had a ride of a 250 yet only a 750 and cbr600rr, going to get a old 400cbr i think for my next bike
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[dom141]

[ms51ves3]

[T0MMY]

If you've never ridden before why not just do your CBT and ride a 125 for a while on Ls? You'll save a lot of money on lessons etc. and it'll feel fast enough to be fun anyway. Something like an NSR125 for a grand or an old TZR125 for £500? Probably make you a better rider in the long run than never riding then suddenly jumping on a 600. After a year or so you can do your test, only needing one or two lessons as you'll already be a competent/confident rider
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[Blau Zedong]

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