DAS or gain experience on a 125

[dairyleaDunka...]

Hi,

I want to get into motorcycling but am not sure which path to take. I took my CBT when I was 16 to ride a 50cc moped to college and at 18 passes my car test. Now at 23 I want to get a motorbike but can't decide whether to get a 125 and gain some geared bike time or just go for a full DAS course like this https://www.lets-ride.co.uk/category-a-full-motorcycle-licence

Do I need a lot of time to get used to a geared bike, or will the training between CBT on a 125 and the full A test be enough?

Thanks!
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[MC]

Gears don't take that long to get the hang of, it's just the coordination that can seem a bit weird at first. As you have road experience I'd say go straight for your DAS. Try to find a school people speak highly of, I'd also maybe consider just doing your CBT with them first, then DAS if you like them.
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[JP7]

You've got 5 years experience of driving a car, so much of your roadcraft is already in place, giving you the chance to concentrate on learning bike gears.

If I were in your position I'd go straight for your DAS. It doesn't take long to get used to the gears and you can do it in a few days enough to get to your test standard. I think getting a 125 would be a waste of time.

If you want, why not do your CBT first on a geared bike, and see how you get to grips with it. That might help you make up your mind before you commit to a DAS course if you're not ready, or waste money on a 125 when actually you found it pretty easy to do.

[dairyleaDunka...]

Ok so it seems to make sense to do my CBT sometime in the future then I can do my DAS after that if I feel like it when I turn 24 in February.

Now which bike to get .... I like the look of the Yamaha XJ6 diversion or the Suzuki SV600. Looking for a good looking commuter type bike.
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Car - Nissan Almera 1.5 '06

[Tungtvann]

Straight for DAS, I did, don't regret it. Being on a125 for any period of time might have killed my enthusiasm for biking.

[Nash GT]

Straight DAS, the other half mastered gears during the CBT session and she had never been on a bike before.

You have ridden a moped and have car experience, 125 would be a waste of time
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Suzuki GSF600N

[Rogerborg]

[dairyleaDunka...]

I'm 24 in Februray but to be honest I probably won't be able to get any kind of motorbike until I move out of my mum's house
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[Nash GT]

[Nash GT]

Forgot to add, get packing lad and GTFO!
I moved out at 24 and never looked back, my relationship with my parents only keeps getting better.
I'm 36 now btw
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Suzuki GSF600N

[dairyleaDunka...]

[Nash GT]

Good lad, I used to live in Bournemouth close to the University.
Good times.

Good luck with the girlfriend, move and bike.
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Suzuki GSF600N

[matto]

Keep saving till your 24 then do your full test.

Get your experience, without L plates, on a bike with enough power to get you out of other peoples way

[grr666]

[Wonko The Sane]