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froutts
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PostPosted: 11:01 - 25 May 2017    Post subject: New (returning) rider bike choice Reply with quote

Hi all.
45 year old Returning / New biker.
Had my last bike stolen in London 17 years ago. Since then I have moved to New Zealand and I am ready to get riding again.

I will do some courses to get up to speed, but I want advice on what bike might be good.

Also if the prices seem decent - in NZ dollars of course. About 2.1 dollars to the pound. ( so about half the dollar price in gbp)

First option:
https://www.autobase.co.nz/motorbikes-for-sale/Triumph/Sprint/Motorbike---Road-Cruiser/2957576.htm

second option:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1332310156

third option:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1316992708

fourth option:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1332464809

I ideally would love either a nice dual purpose bike like a tiger, f650 etc, OR a road / street bike like a monster / or sport tourer. BUT being mature and sensible, should I start with a little 250 for 6 months, then get he bike I really want, or just got for the triumph sprint 955 straight off the bat?
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kgm
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PostPosted: 11:19 - 25 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Only you can answer the question as to what will be suitable for you to get back into it. What was the last bike you had? It depends on your abilities, road sense and your self-control. If all are good there's no reason you couldn't have a bigger bike although it can be beneficial to start with a smaller one as, while they can be more forgiving, they also often require more finesse to ride well and hence will help to improve your riding.

Something like a tiger 800, f800/650, vstrom 650 is perfectly manageable for a newbie if you want something adventure styled.
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PostPosted: 12:15 - 25 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't speak for you, but I tend to ride my 250 more aggressively and dangerously than my 800 GS. Not necessarily more quickly, but leaving less margin and taking more risks because a small revvy engine encourages that sort of riding.

You're 45 and in the Nearly Dead Club, so I wouldn't hang around getting the bike you really want. Whistle
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Val
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PostPosted: 20:02 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

test ride few bikes, see what you fancy...
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PostPosted: 20:20 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

As others have said, only you can really decide but If I were in a similar situation I'd forget the little bike idea unless I was going to concentrate on off-road stuff.
Off road a small light bike can be a real benefit.
On road the extra torque of a bigger bike is so useful that it allows you to concentrate on other aspects of riding rather than desperately keeping a little bike at the right revs.

The weight on Dual-Sport bikes is a bit high up, but they're usually very easy bikes to ride.
A BMW F650/700 or Honda XL650 aren't very exciting bikes but really easy to ride...
Something like a tiger 800 or GS800 is more expensive but a bit more exciting.

All IMO.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 22:38 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alpineandy wrote:
The weight on Dual-Sport bikes is a bit high up

The F650/700 (can't speak to the big-wheel 800s) do a good job of keeping it surprisingly low down with their under-seat tanks and Nazi moon-technology.
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Alpineandy
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PostPosted: 22:47 - 26 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
Alpineandy wrote:
The weight on Dual-Sport bikes is a bit high up

The F650/700 (can't speak to the big-wheel 800s) do a good job of keeping it surprisingly low down with their under-seat tanks and Nazi moon-technology.

Yes, they all carry their weight well but the whole thing is usually that much higher than a standard 'naked'.
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PostPosted: 08:18 - 27 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alpineandy wrote:
Yes, [dual sports] all carry their weight well but the whole thing is usually that much higher than a standard 'naked'.

My (factory lowered) GS is the lowest of my 3 bikes. I can easily flat foot it both sides. The Triumph Tiger 800 XRx Low (yes, that's its name) has a 760mm high seat - that's lower than a Grom.

(I can do this all day Whistle).
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