Returning to biking?

[BenR]

Hi all after a period of about 8 years I'm looking to get a new(ish) bike. My last 3 bikes were actually scooters but haven't owned any kind of 2 wheeled machinery for 4 years. Haven't a great deal of cash at the moment but looking to spend around £2500. I've been looking at the new shape aprilia RS 125s & the new yamaha YZF 125. Would this be a good reintroduction? I'm a bit out of practice & don't trust myself on anything too large for the time being. I've owned 3 RSs previously & really enjoyed them. I have held a full license since 1994. Cheers.

[Shaane]

If your looking at getting back into biking for good then i wouldn't really go out and spend 2500 on a smaller bike. I would buy a cheap one so you can get used to the gears and get the feel of it again and then look at something better with the remainder of your money.


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[NicM]

I'd say go spend 1500 ish on a good second hand bike like the SV650 and spend a couple of hundred with a local instructor on a re-introduction course to get you comfortable and back up to speed. Then anything that is left over, use on some decint kit and a weeks bike tour round the UK.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

As above, just something like a CBR600F, hornet, bandit etc. etc. for around 1.5k and some training. I'm sure most training schools will offer refresher training.

It may be a good idea to do the refresher training on the training school's bike purely so you don't have to pay for it if you make a silly mistake.
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[DidierD]

Do you have a full bike licence?
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[BenR]

Thanks for the replies. I think at the moment it's not just a case of buying a bike it's the running costs as well as I need to keep my car.

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[BenR]

Thanks again guys, certainly given me some more to think about. No need to restrict a bike I have full A motorcycle entitlement. Didn't think about the SV will see what I can find cheers!

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