Picking up my first big bike...

[Jonathan A]

hello!

I passed my test before the 19th of January, and I am restricted to 33hp...

On Monday I am picking up my first big bike, a Hyosung GT650R (£250 to insure and almost exactly the same as the Suzuki Sv650). It is having a 33hp restrictor kit fitted, but i heard something that a bike can't be restricted to under half its original power under the new laws...might this affect me having passed my test under the old rules?? Its all so confusing

Cheers

[pinkyfloyd]

If you passed under the old rules then the new ones do not affect you. You're fine restricting to 33bhp for the 2 years.
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[Rogerborg]

Yup, you're fine, just be very clear on that because Plod / insurers might not know it.

Also, your license will upgrade to full A automatically 2 year after your test pass date, there's no need to do any more tests, fill anything in, or send your license away.

[Jonathan A]

Its all becoming clear now

as for the expensive restrictor kit, it is a carbed model...and I have been told it will be less than £150

So even tough I was 17 when I passed, I am still only restricted for two years?

[Rogerborg]

[Jonathan A]

I love to break it to people with L plates what a minefield they now have to get through

Well I was told "not more than £150" so i'll just have to see I suppose
I'm actually a little nervous about riding the thing home...is there any good advise for the first ride on a big bike?

[wots]

[Jonathan A]

6000 rpm???

It has exactly the same v twin engine as the SV I had a little go on it, seems to have loads of torque

[wots]