Honda CBR or alternative...advice plz!

Griggs1988 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 30 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hey guys, on a provisional licence and looking to buy a bike for some experience for 6 months-a year. Am thinking about getting a cbr - looks good and relatively cheap but good rep too.
Needing some advice as to alternatives or opinions?? Have had a months experience on an SV650 so anything similar would be good.
Cheers

Scythe · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Or is this some Warped "I sat on my uncle's SV = I have a month's experience" fantasy?

Eh, doesn't matter. Get a YBR125, CG125 or any other commuter-stylee, and pass your tests. If you leave it "a year" then you'll get shagged by license changes next January. Just get it done.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

CBR125 obviously... prov licence Thinking

I've had a few, they aren't too bad, they rust on the handle bar area and they eat cam bearings if you don't change the oil + clean the filter.

Other ones to gain experience are CG/YBR... don't think the CBR is anything special, it can hit 70 on a good day. That is about it, its small and a bitch to work on.