Big bike advice?

[gaffa]

I know there are a few similar threads but after some advice and suggestions!

Got my MOD 2 on Monday and should I pass I'm looking to buy a big bike straight away (no restrictions)

I was initially looking at a CBF 500 but after trying one in the riding school and having an absolute pig of a lesson where I could not do anything right (MOD 1 practice) its steering me towards something else.
I'm favouring the ER6F at the moment (poss as ive done most of my course on an Er5)
I've also been looking at a XJ6 Diversion.

Probably looking to spend about £3,500 at the most.

Any advice or suggestions woul be great,

Thanks

[fatjames]

Gaffa,
You've got quite a few choices at that price range.
Honda - CBR f
Kawa - Er-6f/n
Suzuki - SV650
And plenty more

All of these are quite typical 'first big bikes'. They'll go some but have quite nice weight, handling and fuel consumption. The cbr is probably the fastest (if that's what you're looking for) and all are plentiful in the 2nd hand market.

For £3500 you'll be able to get a nearly new er-6 or sv650

Were you looking to include insurance and gear in your budget?

HTH
Fatjames

[DrSnoosnoo]

I can tell you about ER5 and 6 as I've had personal experience of them. Did my MOD1 training and test on ER5 - thought it was a great bike did everything I wanted it to but I digress really. I then went onto the bigger ER6 for my MOD2 training and test - the ER6 is an awesome bike in comparison. Plenty of power when you want it, super comfortable and just a generally very easy bike to ride.

But I think with 3 n half grand you could get pretty much whatever you wanted

I know I didn't write too much but to summarise it : I liked the ER6!
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[gaffa]

Thanks for the replies,

James, I've already got all my gear, decent stuff as well so it won’t need replacing etc, the insurance is also covered.

Cheers Snoo,
Glad you’re happy with the ER6, that’s what I’m more inclined to go for.

I know there is a lot of choice with that budget, I’m more than willing to spend less of course!
I'm planning on keeping the bike for a good few years so not worried about initial expenditure.

Cheers

[P.addy]

Thundercat, £1000 no questions

[gaffa]

[kotachi]

Get an SV, they are great beginner bikes.

Or (although there is 110% an ulterior motive) a Thundercat isn't baaaad...
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[Zombeh]

Ducati Monster?

[gaffa]

Cheers for the advice,

Once i've passed i'm going to sort out a few test rides
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[dungbug]

Another shout for the Thundercat, I'm loving it & only passed my test last Friday.............& no, mine aint for sale so the advice is good.
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[J4mes]

Thundercat. And I'm not trying to sell you one either!

Do something different from the normal SV650/Cbr 600

[gaffa]

Right,

Got my list, few different ones to consider now!

Honda - CBR f
Kawa - Er-6f/n
Suzuki - SV650
Yam - Divvy
Thundercat *Found one for a bargain at £1000*
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[gaffa]

What show me tell me questions did people get asked?
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[J4mes]

check lights are working
what affect does having a pillion have on the characteristics of the bike

[dungbug]