400 or 600cc's????

[jay12329]

I've got my test a week on friday, and as ive mentions on here ive been looking at Hornet 600's. I'm 18 and will have 1yncb when i change bike.
A few people have sugested that i look at a 400cc bike rarter than a 600 one for initial cost and insurance.
Would buying a 400 be a good idea, and what sort of things bikes are there which are sutable for someone who's over 6feet tall? :) Thanks
J

[Robby]

a 400 will do you fine, the only one you'd really be too big for is the NC30. a ZXR400, CBR400 or VFR400 NC24 would be big enough.

i'm 5'11 and fit the NC24 fine, could do with being taller so i could sit more upright, so you should be fine on one at a bit over 6 foot.

[G]

An unfaired 600 would be better imo, also consider the sv650.

They're similar power, but make it in a more friendly way, they also should be more accomadting for taller riders. Insurnce should be similar.

[roylee]

Get a 400 sports bike instead of the bandit, or even better a 600 sports

[retrofly]

hi
for once i agree with G on this a Hornet aint a bad idea SV would be good too quite tourqey but cheep to insure, if u were smaller id prolly say a 400 but cause of your size the SV sounds like agood, choice, test ride/sit on a few and see what ya like

Luke
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[jay12329]

Thanks for the sugestions. I hadnt realy looked at the Sv650, or any V-twin bikes. What affect does the V have? and will i notice anything from only having two cylinders as i have to have it limited to 33bhp for two years anyway?
J

[Zimma]

Get a twin.. they are lovely

[Korn]