G/F is doing restricted bike test, what is the best bike?

[Stevie GooGs]

G/F is doing restricted bike test, what is the best bike?

I have passed my DAS and my girlfriend has done her CBT, she is into bikes but things that the DAS might be a bit much for her. She is looking to do the restricted test but get a bigger bike and get it restricted, what would you recommend?

I have a Honda CBR 600FY and she can sit on it fine, she is about 5Ft 4" so any help or a point in the right direction would be appreciated.
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[riichy]

400cc...............zxr400 vfr400..etc


or try a er5 cb500 are good bikes.....honda bros
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

What sort of riding will she do and what sort of bike's does she like?

She shouldnt have too much problem with most modern bikes bar trailie styled machines. Taking a bit of padding out of seats may go to making her feel more confident on a bike though.
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[bristol_sports_bikes]

reuben,,,,,,,,, thats my second name, just to say,
wow sum1 has it as a name,spelt the same way aswell
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[Stevie GooGs]

It won't be commuting, weekend trips etc. She is good on a 125 i think the weight of the bikes are putting her off doing the DAS not the speed.
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[NSR-Rulez]

as you probably know the weight of the bike dissapears when you are moving, is she into sports bikes, tourers, cruisers, naked bikes i personally am after a honda cbr 600 f when i pass my test and have had a year on my NSR derestricted.


NSR-Rulez
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[Stevie GooGs]

M8 it is a good bike, good for commuting and decent power to scare you at times. Really good all rounder m8
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[NSR-Rulez]

cool, it has always stood out for me the only problem being is that i cant find anywhere to get an idea of how much the insurance will cost me, i'm only 19, but i have 2 years ncb.

hope you GF finds the bike she wants, i would say go for a 400 or 500 not a huge amount of power but more than enough to get you out of trouble if needs be.


NSR-Rulez
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[syl]

[Stevie GooGs]

Well i am 25 and FPTF garaged was 500, i had 1 yr NCB on a 125 but that does not count. Its 12th on insurance list i think classed as a sports tourer.
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[riichy]

remeber your bird will get cheaper, insurance because shes a girl...so go for a bigger bike
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[NSR-Rulez]

thanks for the info, looks like it could be affordable then,

thanks again

NSR-Rulez
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[king756]

If shes old enough then do the das, cost wise there isn't much in it, she will still require the same amount of training which ever route (might be a few hours or it might be a few months).

If shes not confident enough for das then she's not confident enough to be on a 33bhp bike, so thats not realy a valid excuse. A few days training and she should be at home on a larger bike.

[Zen Dog]

Stevie, unless your GF HAS to do the restricted test, she might as welll do the DAS, because the restricted test isnt any easier.

Zen Dog
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[kawakid]

The restricted test is exactly the same, but you do it on a 125cc.

One other bennefit, is you can just turn up on your own bike.

I often regret not doing DAS (I was old enough), but I sort of did it all on my own 125 route (like what all my mates & dad did years ago before DAS). I didn't have to do a weeks course and I did it with a couple of lessons only.

I have just over a year to go.

On the good side, my restricted ER5 is fine, it tops out at about 95, but it gets there very fast and I don't think there is much difference in the 0-60 with the restrictors in.

I am starting saving now for a new bike, by the time i've saved the 4K or so, my restriction will have ended.
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[Bendy]

[Andy C]

if shes scared of the wieght a 400 i would say, its fine when your moving but moving a bigger bike is VERY different to moving a 125 i found, and get a R+Gs for if you drop it when moving it, i did
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[Stevie GooGs]

Cheers for the info, i wil pass it on to her. I agree that she is better to do the DAS and she can buy my bike so i get a new fireblade
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