First big bike

[Drc563]

Just passed test been riding 125 xmax scooter
Looking at yam diversion 600 & kaw er 6f
Any thoughts or suggestions please
Thanks

[arry]

Any particular reason you're looking at those two in particular? What sort of riding are you planning on doing?

[Dazbo666]

My biggest piece of advice would be to try to sit on as many different bikes as you can. You may be surprised at how varied the seating position on different bikes can be, and you need something that'll suit your body and your preferred style of bike.
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[Clanger]

As I say to most people, look around this forum, there are tonnes of 'what bike next threads', write down the list of bikes you have seen listed, go onto google images, look at all the bikes. Cross off your list the ones you don't like.

Then go out to a few bike shops and look at the ones you do like, and if possible go for a test ride, (if able) if not, at least sit on the bike and get a feel for it - distance from seat to footpeg, how long the reach to handle bar is, that sort of thing...

Then make an informed decision based on what suits YOU.
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[Drc563]

Thanks for the advice
Have driven an old er5 on direct access & also a friends older diversion and do like the ride position etc
Other than that no reason but thought a mid range bike would be plenty powerful enough for a few years

[EUMP]

You probably want to go to a large showroom motorbike dealer (relax don't gotta buy from them) but you can then have a pop on various bikes and different styles and find what you feel comfortable on, rather than guessing turning up at some guys door then saying you don't like sitting on it and winding him up
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