New to Forum and doing DAS soon

[1980sean]

Hi all,

I am after a bit of advice, I ride a siamoto 125 (crap i know but was well cheap :-p) and I'm going to be doing my DAS soon and want to get a bigger bike maybe a 500 or 600 for about 500-600 knicker but want some advice on what to get, not really into the sportier looking bikes prefer the cruiser type.

I've used the 125 to go to uni and back most of the week but want something that doesnt slow down going uphill and something that my mates wont be embarrassed to ride with me on. oops forgot to mention that I'm 29 and been driving a car for over 10 years now.

cheers for the advice in advance.

1980sean

[Paulington]

First off, welcome to the forum. .

As for 500/600s, you will want to look at GS500s for the real cheapies or for the slightly more expensive (but better!) bikes, take a look at things like the Honda Hornet and Suzuki Bandit etc.

Not many cruisers about for £600 that I am aware of! .
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[Clanger]

As I say to most people, look around this forum, there are tonnes of 'what bike next threads', write down the list of bikes you have seen listed, go onto google images, look at all the bikes. Cross off your list the ones you don't like.

Then go out to a few bike shops and look at the ones you do like, and if possible go for a test ride, (if able) if not, at least sit on the bike and get a feel for it - distance from seat to footpeg, how long the reach to handle bar is, that sort of thing...

Then make an informed decision based on what suits YOU.
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