Good fit for a first bike........??

[DannyBhoy]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBR-600-RR-5-/320968221652?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4abb3263d4

Found this bike local to me but im unsure as to whether its a good deal as it is an older bike, Low mileage I know.

Anyone bought similar lately for the same kind of value?

Also im thinking an older bike for 6 months, maybe a year might be a good idea to learn my trade as such before getting something newer.

cheers

Danny
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CBT - 02/10/12, Theory - 03/10/12, Mod 1 - 09/10/12, Mod 2 - 16/10/12.
Car - Audi A3 V6 Quattro. Bike - CBR600RR-9.

[P.addy]

Why do you not want one of the 03 models? Wouldn't call them old at all.

I like mine... so much its the first bike to be garaged over winter

You can pick up the 03/04 for about 1k less than that easily.

[DannyBhoy]

I just want a bike! haha.

Im away working for the next two and a half weeks and I want to be able to go straight out and buy a bike so I can get out on it on the very few decent days there will be.

Something relatively close to home would be great as I will be far more comfortable on the roads I know however prices up my way seem to be a bit inflated to say the least.

Ideally I wanted an ABS model but I would be terrified of dropping 8k worth of bike while trying to get to grips with it.
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CBT - 02/10/12, Theory - 03/10/12, Mod 1 - 09/10/12, Mod 2 - 16/10/12.
Car - Audi A3 V6 Quattro. Bike - CBR600RR-9.

[Englishman]

That seems a bit over-priced for a 7 year old 500cc. It's £250 more than I paid last year for a 10 plate Kawasaki 650 with ABS and similar miles.
Still the heart wants what the heart wants and it's your bike you are buying. Nice looking machine though, I have to say.
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[P.addy]

There is no real need for ABS IMO. If you can't brake properly, not a good idea to ride a bike

Englishman, its a 600 super sport 110hp thing, not a 500

£2800 cash buys my CBR600RR right now, but I will cry hard.

[Englishman]

[DannyBhoy]

I have found another few around the Edinburgh area a fair bit newer for not much more money. Decisions decisions..........
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CBT - 02/10/12, Theory - 03/10/12, Mod 1 - 09/10/12, Mod 2 - 16/10/12.
Car - Audi A3 V6 Quattro. Bike - CBR600RR-9.

[dextersaurus]

Older bike?

OLDER BIKE?

I'd hate to know what you thought of mine.

Looks good though.

Have a look on Edinburgh Gumtree. Seen a lot down this way for decent prices. Bit of a gamble on there like ebay but gimme a shout if you need someone to have a look at a bike for you in this area.

Dunc

[DannyBhoy]

[dextersaurus]

Meh. Overpriced but so are all dealers. Worth a look though, sometimes have some bargains. They do great finance deals too once you're ready for a new bike.

Dunc

[flyer]

Cracking bike, first bike, anything bike. Go for it
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[DannyBhoy]

Found a few more possibilities and the search continues! I will have the best within the first 7 days of getting home though!
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CBT - 02/10/12, Theory - 03/10/12, Mod 1 - 09/10/12, Mod 2 - 16/10/12.
Car - Audi A3 V6 Quattro. Bike - CBR600RR-9.

[Zen Dog]

[Slacker24seve...]

Winter is coming and you'll probably drop it.

Buy a naked to throw down the road first, get that out of the way and do the actual learning to ride bit on something with a nice friendly riding position. Then buy a supersports bike in March/April.

You won't necessarily crash or drop your bike in the first 6-12 months of riding. Unfortunately though, it does happen a lot and ultimately you will probably learn more by getting a slower bike to go fast rather than something like a CBR600RR. If you must go faired, get an older one like a CBR600F or a Thundercat.

If you really have your heart set on a recent sports bike the CBR600 has the most linear, and therefore easy to use and therefore boring, power delivery of them all. It is also quite small, I felt cramped on one at 5'10". Its also the best built and not at all ugly to look at - if you really must get one then that is probably the one to go for.
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[P.addy]