Buying first bike

Zwappa · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Jul 2018 Karma :

Hello,

I'm close to buying my first bike but I don't know much other bikers and don't have anyone who turn to for advise.

I hope some of you more experienced guys could help me out with decision making.

It will mostly being used for work/home trips, about 20 k/m back and forth. Besides that I will use it two or three times each month to make a 500km trip (back and forth) (in the weekends I will travel this to visit family.)

A few bikes got my attention; Suzuki GSX 650 F, Kawasaki ER 6 F (ABS), Yamaha FZ 8 FAZER and the Yamaha XJ 6 / Diversion.

I've rode on a 750 Suzuki witch felt really good, but I wouldn't mind any cc up from 600 till about 800. I don't feel comfortable with higher due to it being my first bike Smile

ABS is a pre but no must, I feel as a beginner it will help me while I get to know being a biker in traffic. But I can also manage to learn and break without it in emergency.

Looks also play are role (obviously) and I prefer sport, sport/naked or sport/tour. But I don't want to give up to much maneuverability.

The budget I have is somewhere around 3500 euro till 6000 euro. I'm looking for occasions.

I'm 25 years old if that helps.

I hope you guys could give me some tips or advice!

If more information is required (driving style e.d.) please ask.

Thanks in advance,

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

There are very few bad modern bikes, and any of your candidates will be just fine. I'd advise you to try and ride each one and get whichever one you prefer.

Just to make your choice more difficult, I'd also throw the BMW F800GT and the SV650S into the mix.

At a minimum, I'd suggest that you try one twin and one 4 cylinder bike, as the engines respond very differently.

Then buy a Triumph Street Triple. Wink

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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

Fireblade

linuxyeti · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Karma :

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https://www.exportwagen.eu/bg/motorcycles/puch/x50-3-3-handversnelling/x50-3-3-handversnelling/1681851

Should see you about right, especially, as there are no hills in the Netherlands Laughing

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Kentol750 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2016 Karma :

As Rogerborg's said....try all cylinder types. Pick a fave and then come ask. Also knowing if you're restricted to a certain licence would help. If not....Fireblade.
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Zwappa · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Jul 2018 Karma :

Hi mates! Thank you for the advice so far.

I have no restrictions on my license.

The fireblade looks pretty awesome, I make sure to check it out.

The F800GT Rogerborg mentioned is also added to the list to check out!

Ill try multiple cylinder types before making a choice Razz

Fred3606 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Jul 2016 Karma :

+1 for sv650s as well. 2003 onward versions look great in my opinion with the lower fairings. Also if you want to look at a twin It has a pretty good engine, just check for cam rattle on older models
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AshWebster · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Jan 2017 Karma :

be sure to check insurance before buying any bike. some insurers wont insure you on a sports bike unless you have a years experience on a 600+.

also (like others will say/have said) go sit on a few. go test ride a few. welcome Smile

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