Bike

[darrenbfd]

What type of bike would be best suited to me i dont have a car liscence but wanted to get a bike of some sort to get me from basically a-b like work and back, friends houses, relitives etc.

And the costs involved

[Davo]

If you just want an A->B bike, your best of looking at something along the lines of a 4 stroke 125 (something like a CG125).

Have a look at www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk

Oh, and how old are you?

[darrenbfd]

Hi im 29 years old never intrested in cars but sick of getting bus but not sure it would be worth me passing test just wondered what other people's thoughts was

[Davo]

What kind of distances are involved in your typical journeys?

Basically when I got into biking, I broke the costs down into 3 sections. (I've put in some of the costs, but the rest varies on your choices)

Which is Licence, Clothing, Bike Costs

Bike Costs

Purchase of bike
Insurance
MOT - £23.80
Road Tax - £15/year for a 125cc

Licence Training

Provisional Licence Costs - Currently £38
CBT - Varies with training center


Clothing

Helmet
Gloves
Protective Clothing
Security Devices

As I said you best bet is to find a cheapish 4 stroke 125, to get around on. They often return excellent fuel, can get to around 60mph and would be cheap enough to insure.

Hope this helps[/b]

[sunbear]

Have a think about a 125cc 4 stroke scooter . I have a Piaggio X9 125 and a Honda NSR125 and to be honest the scooter wins hands down for commuting. Cheap to run, more practical and much more comfortable

[Misc]

Gilera Runnersp 125, quite a big scooter & the best looking, you can pick them up quite cheap & they can hold £9 worth of petrol.

Then just do a days CBT & you're ready to go.