First Big Bike?

[LockyUK]

my current bike is a honda cbf 125

i intend on getting my first big bike in the next few months (start of next year i think) any suggestions ? i am really drawn to the kawasaki er-6 (naked) and the current model new is @ £5k interest free

i intend to finance the bike, i am only interested in NEW / less than 2 or 3 years old.

i need to have it 33bhp restricted, want a low-ish insurance group and a decent fuel economy, thankyou.

[Clanger]

[LockyUK]

aye but opinions and constructive criticism will ensure i don't spend my money on something that may well be a pile of shite

[nowhere.elysium]

Well, I can't necessarily guarantee that what I'm about to post is constructive, but it may be of some use.

Get test rides of bikes with different engines configurations. While I'm sure the ER-6 and its derivatives are fine bikes, I hate 180-degree I2 engines with a passion. Not sure why, I just really don't get along with them. I'm the same with 45-degree V-twins.

Conversely, a 360-degree twin is fine for me, though, and I'm sure that I'd probably like the Yam TRX engine, too.

Aside from this being a highly condensed rant about my engine preferences, the point is that you may find that you like the look of a bike, but don't like the feel of it, so get test rides on them. Doesn't have to be the specific model you're looking at, because a lot of manufacturers keep the engines pretty similar between model lines (in terms of basic configuration - there'll always be tweaks). Ergonomics are obviously model-dependent, though.
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[Nick 50]

If you're going down the finance route, I would go for a 1-2 year old bike instead. Buying you new will see it depreciate quite a bit when you want to get a different bike.

Have you considered a Honda NC700S/X ??


NC700X:

https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/_assets/images/products/full/angle/NC700X-STD-R201-NH1.png


NC700S:

https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/_assets/images/products/full/angle/NC700S-STD-NHA66.png


Not too dissimilar to the Kwak but IIRC better fuel economy as it has lower BHP which you wont miss as much due to the restriction.[/img]
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Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[Rogerborg]

[mjn51]

colchester kawasaki are sellng brand new unregistered 2011 er6n @£4,899 otr
as they are part of motorcycles direct I expect the same is on offer at other Kwak dealers

[Ribenapigeon]

Hyabusa obviously

I thought about the Honda NC700 but ive heard its no faster than a pokey car. not much bang for your CC.

[Billo63]

Went a while back to look at er6f, looked good, felt good etc: was only when I turned ignition on to discover that they have no fuel gauge only a low fuel warning light that put me off.

That's just me, may not bother any one else though
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[mjn51]

[Billo63]

[mjn51]

duplicate post somehow

[LockyUK]

roger, the kwak is a 2010 0 miles jobby from ashton kawasaki

i do actually like the nc700 but i fear it may be a bit gutless ?

[goto10]

[Rogerborg]

[LockyUK]

i am currently looking at insurance quotes my renewal is up in jan to see what is viable, a 2012 abs er6f at 5300 if they will px my cbf 125 (to settle the finance) then that is what i will be getting (provided the mrs is ok with it)

[LockyUK]

right er6f it is, but before i take the plunge! i have been offered 1600 px for mine (almost settles the finance, which i am happy with) but is it a fair valuation

cbg 125
registered jan 2012
scorpion carbon exhaust
puig double bubble
average condition (quite a few cosmetic scratches and such)

the er6f is the black 2012 model brand new

[dungbug]

[LockyUK]

[the_quick]

They will calculate how much of the policy left and how much they owe you and they will deduct canceling fee from it.

I have canceled my 125 policy, after 4 month, paid 100 in full, got back 29 quid.

Have you checked if they would just change the bike on the policy?
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[LockyUK]

[dungbug]

[janner_10]

Worth seeing out the last 3 months of the policy and getting 1 years NCB.
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[LockyUK]

i now have to wait til jan as said above i realy not can afford to lose the 1 years NCB otherwise i cant insure the er6f

[ScaredyCat]