First Bike choice.

trisktm · L Plate Warrior Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Karma :

Hello all, I have been into Bikes for years but never been motivated to do my Direct access. I currently have a KTM 400 EXC which is an awesome machine but i want a big or bigger Bike. Today was my first full day out on a bike Suzuki 500. And i loved it. I currently have my eye set on a Honda NT650V Deauville. What do you think?? Is this a good choice for a first Big bike.?? Confused

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1998 CBR 600F
2001 KTM 400EXC FOR SALE ?2800

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

Don't expect the NTV to be faster than the KTM. Especially if the KTM's geared for off road.

Providing it's a cheapish one, it should be an ok first road bike though.

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

yea. KTMs are Fooking rapid!
Especially the offroaders as G says...
Fluid clutch too... Very Happy

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trisktm · L Plate Warrior Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Karma :

Yeah i love the KTM but i want something for sort of touring in France. My parents live there so i want something that way orientated. I will miss the hydraulic clutch alot Sad

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1998 CBR 600F
2001 KTM 400EXC FOR SALE ?2800

Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Aparently "known in the trade as the Dullville. The biking equivelent to a Ford Focus. Base model." - quote from What Bike.

Though not riden it myself. Really depends what you're after. The Deauville weighs 228kg (dry) and has 55bhp to play with. Still beat cars, but not a terribly exciting looking bike.

Just my Penny Coin

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What type of bike you after, after DAS? Trails, mile muncher, cruiser, sports? Hard to pick one you'd be after seeing as the ones you've said you liked are KTM and a Deauville - slight difference. What style do you like?
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