Yamaha R6 a good idea at 18/19?

[Shimmydude]

Now I know that there’s a thread like this because I created it but it seems to have trailed off into lots of different topics so I thought I would do a new one.

I’m considering doing my driving test but at the same time wondering should I do my motorcycle test instead, sell my NSR and get a Yamaha r6 and have it restricted?

What would you guys recommend? Bear in mind I am a student and have a limited income
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[Sparks!]

Don't restrict it... but yes get one..
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[mr.z]

Go and phone around for some insureance quotes then come back
As far as the bike, theres allot of worse bikes to start on but from cost of running it wouldn't be my first choice, not only that the servicing e.t.c. which would be pricey i'd imagine..
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[mrchips]

Personally I would get something like a GPZ500 at that age. Cheaper to buy, insure, still sporty and quick enough for every day riding, and won't cost as much or be the end of the world if you do crash it.

[Robby]

If you have no money, don't get an expensive bike.

Get both licences. They are both very useful. Then sell the NSR and get a cheap 4 stroke bike. GPZ500/ER5/CB5/GS5 are all sound choices.

No need to hop up to an R6 right away, you'll still get bored of it in no time and want to hop up to an R1. Space out the boredom a bit.

[craigT19]

personally, it was two much of an on edge bike for my liking, its was too track focused for my liking .

i went for something a little bit more comfortable, and just as fast

Ninja
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[Robby]

Then you put a rod out the front of the engine.

Kawasaki. Bulletproof.

[craigT19]

These things happen. nouthing is perfect, but as far as reliability goes, it was damn good. other than the con-rod going all i had go wrong was a clutch cable
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[Steve H]

Personally I don't see the point of getting one of the quickest 600's on the road and then restricting it - it's a bit like putting a champion racehorse to stud and immediately cutting its' wotsits off!

Why don't you go for something that'll suit your requirements at present and shell out a packet for your dream bike when your licence allows you to utilise all of its' superb credentials.
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[Luke_Retrofly]

Hi
Atually getting an R6 and restricting it may be a good idea. It lets you get used to the bike handling etc but dosnt have the "OMG im in a tree" power. It may server as a good step. As soon as your confidant that you can handle the power derestrict it, its like having 2 bikes in 1.

Luke

[craigT19]

problem is with any sport 600, is they have the ability to become very "oh my god tree" very fast. The R6 and the Gsxr6 especially.... just look at poor old goose
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[dainesefreak]

If you're a poor student it's probably not worth getting something like the R6, Tyres, Servicing and insurance can be expensive. You'd not be using it properly to keep the mileage down to cut down on the expenses and It'd be restricted.

As has been suggested, why don't you buy something a bit cheaper until you can use it properly and have the cash to look after the little beastie. Leaving an R6 outside student accommodation might see it disappear very quickly too, but not with you on it.

[Shimmydude]

Hey Luke, yea that’s what I thought. Get used to riding a bigger bike and then eventually de-restrict it and have it full power. Although I very much doubt I would be doing over 120 on it for ages. I would get a smaller bike than an R6 but then when you come to sell it then you loose more money on it! I would rather get a loan and pay for a bike that I could keep for 4 years or so and get used to its handling and riding.

But I can’t seem to find anywhere where I can get insurance for around £1000? I live at home at the moment so the bike would be garaged at night then in a collage car park (where i can keep an eye on it with the suzuki gsxr 750 that parks there
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[Danny]

[McJamweasel]

[Shimmydude]

Thanks dude, ill let you know when I have debated it through! Do you recon you could get it down to around 1000 because I need to take the insurance into consideration for the total price of the bike.
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[Danny]

Yes I most probably could, if you give me the following details I should be able to give a more accurate estimate:
Age
Post Code
NCB
Any accidents/claims/convictions

[dainesefreak]

[Shimmydude]

Age - 18 (08.03.1986)
Post Code - hr27xz
NCB - 0 well had provisional for a year with no claims. Does that count, i dont think it does?
Any accidents/claims/convictions - No

There you go dude
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[Danny]

Yea, I'd say your still looking at £900-1000 TPFT at best.

Being young on a sports bike is expensive unfortunately.

[Shimmydude]

Id say 900 - 1000 insurance would be great!!!! To get insured on a car is practically the same for me, well more in fact!
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[Shaun]

[Dup]

Im a poor student looking for his first bike. What do you suggest?

50 miles a day + weekend mileage.

An R6 would be crazy, unless i was given one! But other than that, something sporty, good pickup off the line is a must for me. I'll be 19 28th of June. cheers.

[Shimmydude]

Have a look at my other thread: Getting a 600 at 18. There were a lot of possible bikes discussed in there. An NSR might be an option, just de-restrict it. It's sporty and if it's only for around town then I would say is defiantly a possible option.
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[Dup]

50 miles around town...erm no.

Im talking twisties and town in all weather, all year round. I'll have a look in that topic though thanks.