Getting a 600cc at 18

Shimmydude · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Karma :

i thought you had to be riding over 3 years in order to be able to get a 600cc bike?

Whats the status of getting a 600cc at 18? Can anyone help?
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Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Got my Hornet 600 when i was 17, i am insured 800tpft with 3 points and a claim. Though it might be a lot more money to insure a sports 600.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

You can get a Hayabusa Turbo at 17 if you like - as long as you've passed your full test and its restricted to 33bhp.

If you are 17~20 you can do your test on a 125 and be restricted to a bike with 33bhp or less for 2 years. After that you can ride anything. Once you hit 21 you can do DAS on a bike with at least 46bhp and ride anything.
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wat_400?? · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Karma :

right, i want to get this sorted, for example i started riding when i was 17, did 2 years on a 33BHP or less bike, after the 2 years i can ride any cc bike and any bhp? sorry might sound like a stupid question! but this is what i think at the moment :o
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Shimmydude · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Karma :

£800 to insure a 600 at 17! wow! so how much would it be to insure be for me at 18 no claims or points on something like a cbr 600 or a r6?

Hornets are real nice bikes, i know a couple of people who have them and they say that their real comfy yet sporty - a combination you rarely get!
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nealski · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Karma :

I don't really see the point getting a 600 at 18. You can't de-restrict it for 3 years (lose money) and won't even be able to do your test on it (need +46bhp).

I reckon it will be a dog to ride also, get a smaller, lighter bike with the same power - more fun.

Plus 2 strokes rule! Well, they smell and sound good......Ah, the memories!

Neal.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Nealski - to get a 600 they would have to of done their restricted test. They could tgen derestrict it after 2 years - no further test needed.

Wat_400 - Yes.
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Or do what everyone else does, and don't bother with the restrictors!
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

I'm 19 an have a restricted Hornet 600. Insurance isnt that bad. When i called around i got it to less than 500 quid for tpf+t with a 150 excess. That is with one years NCB. I was looking at getting a CBR6 but the best insurace quote was around 1200 with a 500 excess!
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Sorry neal, but you are wrong. The 33bhp limit is lifter after 2 years no matter what you age is.
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Agree with McJ! Thumbs Up

I done my test when I was 17 which means when im 19 I'll be able to ride whatever I like @ full power with no restrictions!

That's in about 5 months time Wink

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Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Neal you're so wrong I want to cry. - fact

Wink

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nealski · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 26 Feb 2004 Karma :

Think I am going to start posting under a new name........
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Phil. · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

The 17 to 21 age range was always the group responsible for the most accidents be it car or bike.

Insurance companies are now saying that the profile of the highest risk rider is now a 36 year old on a high powered sports bike killing themselves on left hand bends.

They are saying that more of these riders are dying than anyone else, even BAB's. The reason being quoted is that a majority of these riders are not receiving any further training after passing their test and are able to buy bikes for the road that would have been winning WSB races 5 years ago.

Not quite that old yet but I can't wait for my insurance premium to rise! Rolling Eyes

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i had an R6 at 18, was cool at the time, but was a mistake in a lot of ways looking back, not least of which i wrote it off a month later..

i never got a chance to get the best of it, cos it took me that month just to get it sorted and get used to the power, i would have been better off going from 250 to 400 rather than to 600, i would also have had more money now Razz

if you can make the jump to a powerful bike, and not crash it after about 3 months you should be ok, but its that self control thing...some of us dont have it so well Razz

and having ridden a few other bike as well, i reckon i have a soft spot for the small bikes
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

maybe

, but im gonna give some more of the baby jap bikes a try before another big bike, so far..bros..it sucks Razz

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