400 for first 'big' bike?

[Digitalize]

Currently got a geared 2T 50, and im looking to do my A2 and move onto real bikes (Ok, its 6 months away, but i gotta start thinking of bikes now!)

Been looking at the ZXR400, as it looks nice, will have some nice competition in the shape of an RVF, and can be had for around £1,000. Seem to be pretty reliable, quite low (I've got a 30" Leg) and handle well.

I've ridden an RS125 through its powerband (alright, it was 1st, but still) and nearly cacked myself the 1st time, but got used to it quickly, so how harsh with the ZXR be compared to something like an RS125? Im thinking it will be smoother as its not a 2T, could be wrong.

Just any idea's to toss in would be great, MPG etc. as it will be a commute bike too.

Cheers.

[Frost]

Chances are the RS125 was restricted to 14.6bhp. The ZXR is 65bhp, but obviously you'd be getting it restricted

The sports 400's are all getting a bit old an unreliable now as most are 15-20 years old. Whilst they would make a decent choice i wouldn't rule out something newer, potentially cheaper, easier to ride and more reliable like a CB500. Just something to think about.

[Theoutsider]

[Frost]

Not wrong. My VFR broke down due to old age. My friends RVF is currently having a new gearbox, his ZXR cam chain tensioner broke causing massive damage.

They are all well designed bikes, but they were designed as sports bikes to go as fast as possible. They were not designed to last 20 years of being abused by teenagers. Good ones are getting harder to find and more expensive too.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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if it states in your insurance policy that you have a restricted licence and a restricted bike and you fail to put the restrictors put in than you insurance is invalid if you have an accident.

im more than happy to be proved wrong, but i cant be arsed looking for the info.

Peace out

[Digitalize]

Cheers for the input. It was a derestricted Extrema 2000 model i rode, so around 33bhp.

Interesting to hear any input

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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[chris-red]

I know I read that as well, I laughed how it rated it as really reliable with the headgasket issue which isn't exactly a little problem.

Do you know what the actual problem is? shitty headgasket or poor head/block design?


I do like the looks of the ZXR but for the money you would pay for a decent one I would rather get a newer 6.
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I went from a 50cc to a 400cc CBR, i was lucky enough to get one thats in pretty good nick (its a 1989)
You adjust in a couple of days to the bike, obviously you have to spend a bit more time getting used to gear changes and the jumpiness of a bigger bike but i would definately go for a 400.
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