What bike should I get?

HARVS1789 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Karma :

So CBT and theory done test in one week. What kind of bike do I go for?

What im gonna be riding for is three main things:
1) comuting to uni everyday, around 10 miles round trip if that
2) riding for fun in the evenings/weekends etc greenlanes etc
3) occasional long journeys including some motorway riding (anywhere up to 1 1/2 hours every 2 weeks or so)

And basically im in a pickel about what to look for, i have untill recently been looking at 125's for obvious reasons however chances are i wont be able to get one in the next week before my test so i have realised is there any point in getting a 125? any 125 that is fast enough to do 70+ on the motorway is gonna be a sportsbike (mito/aprilla rs etc) and that will be unreliable but anything reliable will be a 4t and therefore only get upto about 65mph! not practial for long journeys.

So im thining what about getting a bigger bike 400cc - 600cc and getting it restricted to 33bhp (im only doing A2 licence as not 21 quite yet ) this way it will keep up fine on the motorway but not be stupidly fast for me to kill myself on. Also there are so many more bigger bikes around going just as cheap if not cheaper than 125cc's due to suply and demand.

Im really stuck and dont know what to pick please help me chose?

Cheers guys,

Joe

frez · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Karma :

Depends how much you have to spend as the cost of insurance is going to be a factor on a larger bike regardless of whether it has been restricted to 33bhp or not.

What do you want to ride: Naked or faired? Sport, Commuter or Cruiser? New or Used?

Two stroke is not necessarily more unreliable, they just need more regular maintenance, and an engine overhaul every now and again. If you are doing high mileage, definitely go 4 stroke.

HARVS1789 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Karma :

mooserx · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

there are a few 125's that will do 70 mph, not sure which but some of the other members will be able to tell you, with regards to any other bike the choice is endless, and is ultimately yours whats right for someone else might be terrible for you, if your looking at restriction sv650's handle it quite well i'm led to believe.

the best thing to do is traipse around the bike shops and chuck your leg over a few, see which you like the look of, see which feel comfy, and see which will be in your price range, i'd look around greatly and take your time, theres nothing worse than being uncomfy when your riding, it makes you lose your concentration on the road as your to busy moving about trying to get comfy.

Rowey · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Karma :

I think you've got the right idea. If you're doing you A2 it will give you a much bigger range of bikes to choose from. They will also be a lot more practical for motorway riding.

Get an old 400 or 600, and fit a screen and some handle bar deflectors. Motorways will be a dodle. 33Bhp will normally top a ton.
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HARVS1789 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Karma :

Thanks guys thats cleared my head of ideas a bit and got me on a more focused path Smile

Although as you say moose some 125's will do over 70 (hell some will do just over 100) but I was thinking if I get a bigger bike restricted it will cruise alot more comfortably at 70ish rather than feeling like its gonna shake itslef apart benieth me would I be right? im not sure?

I think im best off hanging back a bit longer untill I (hopfully) pass my A2 and then go look at a few bikes Smile

Thanks everyone.