Which year NSR to get?

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hey people.

I am nearly 17 and want an NSR for my first bike. I was planning on getting a new one but £3000 then some stupid amount for the insurance works out a wee bit too expensive. Therefore I need a used one.

Which year is the best for an NSR? I'm not too bothered when the fastest ones were built, but the most reliable. I dont one too old though (I dont like the shape of the old ones)

Cheers,
The Doddmaster

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Bloody hell, that's a lot of money for the insurance. Have you tried ringing around different insurers? The average for a 17 year old on a brand new NSR is around £900 in the UK and a staggering £1500 in Ireland.

As for bike years, every bike made after 1993 is mechanically identical.

air · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Insurance was aroudn 1500 if you lived in ireland a while ago, but the insurance companies (or "company" - hibernian) moved the group from 4 to 7, on the nsr and rs, so in the dublin area, insurance is almost as expensive as the bike itself..... i shit you not!

Peronally i'm an old fart at nearly 23, and with a home address outside of the dublin area so mine was 850 last summer.... it won't be much more for me at 23, but no one could possibly afford an nsr unless they're 25 in dublin.

The only bikes left to buy are the likes of TDR's and older TZR/FZR and cbr250's, or an NS-1.

Shamrock · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Due to that ridiculous insurance price hike, you can say goodbye to the NSR 125 in Ireland. What was once the most popular starter bike for young guys in Dublin has become way too expensive and out of range for the young buyers! Bikeshops have noticed big sales decreases in the bike since the insurance comps hiked up the price. Your best bet is now the NS-1 or RS50 if you want a cheap sports bike! :o
What I dont get is how the TDR 125 is in the same group as most mopeds and 50cc bikes?? It does 100+ and looks good! You guys in Britain dont know how easy you have it when it comes to insurance!!

Ann · Guest

I don't know where you have got your quotes for insurance from, but I am 18 and I ride an NSR125RK (1991), and my insurance is £412 with Bennets... Try getting a quote from www.bennets.co.uk

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

The post from Ann, was me! I forgot to log on! Ooops!

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Annabella, maybe you should try clicking in that link! Its not what I was expecting...

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Mmmm, strange web site Ann. I think you meant to spell Bennetts with 2 Ts to get the insurance company!

All the best

Keith

TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Im 18, wiv 1yrs no claims bonus insured about 500 note (TPF&T) and live in london, i found CIA were the best.

try them on 0870 444 2777.

TJ Evil or Very Mad

minesweeper · Whoah there! Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

No matter what your looking at an insane first year but then massive drop in second yeah to around 500-450

strangely think some users of this site perfer ann's link to the correct one or is just bennetts insurance group branching into new markets.... Smile

just noted the dj's name... accidental mistake i think not just advertising your job Laughing

matt

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm sorry huys! Ooops, I'm so dizzy I should be blonde! Thanks Keith try www.bennetts.co.uk (that's with 2T's like the oil). Ooops. I wouldn't mind but I even copied it off the bottom of my insurance doc.

batman · Guest

just a quick question, how much would the insurance on an rs250 be for a 23 year old in london?i may move there when i get the chain of my current bike off my neck
insurance here is around 2700 dublin

batman · Guest

oh yeah get the 99 black silver yellow, it rules, thta was the nsr i would have bought had i not got somethin else

kevin · Guest

my nsr is k reg 93 i had 1 yrs n c b and with rampdale insurance it cost £372.00 with legal fees. im only 17. so how can urs be £900.

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Seeing as lately we've had people dredging up threads from the deepest darkest depths of the servers hard drive to add nothing meaningful at all, i thought i'd have a go!

Is this BCF's oldest thread?
It's nearly 10 years old and i still recognise most of the participants!

NicWilson · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

mivster · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

ive had a few nsr's
non of the ns versions didnt like em tubed frame and that
the 90s gold alcast jc20 was a mean little fecker and as fast as you like and looked the dogs nuts
i then traded it for a newer 2000 reg foxeye jc22
the old one was faster but the newer one had more road presense as it was alot bigger and bulkier
either are a really good choice but the newer one has more parts available
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Now look what you've done; someone's actually made a series reply to the oldest known thread on BCF; a question asked getting on for ten years ago!

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

See this thread, presuming you're not aware.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=231939

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

ahh, sorted.

mivster · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

this is what happens when i dont pay attention at 4am lmao
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