do you think i should do this ?

C R A S H · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Karma :

hi im new here. turned 16 a while ago and wanted to get a bike. after looking around, i havent seen any bikes i like except for an rvf400...i know im too young to ride this. do you think i should save up for this or get a 50?
o yea and at what age would i be able to ride a 400 ?

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

You can ride the 400 at the age of 17 if you sit your bike test and restrict the bike to 33bhp.

You might want to think about getting a cheap geared 50 while you can, so that once you turn 17 you can get stuck straight into your test. If you buy an old 50 you shouldn't really lose anything when you come to sell it.

C R A S H · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Karma :

will my insurance be higher if i only take my test when im 17 and not when im 16 ?
lol sorry bout the noobish question im new to bikes...

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

You can't take a motorcycle test at 16.
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C R A S H · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Karma :

i mean take my cbt when im 16
or jus take the motorcycle test whe im 17

LorryDriver71 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi, if I was you I would just get a bike now. Even if you could jump straight on a sports 400 it wouldn't be a great idea. You should gain some experience first.

So a geared 50 would be a great idea, it would also let you get some no claims which will help in the future.

So a sports 50 would be cool, but you'd probably loose more money on one of them. So if I was buying a 50 now I'd be looking for either a derbi senda or an aprilia tuono 50, I think they both look really good.

Check www.50cc-motorcycles.co.uk for more info. Think thats the link. Do a google search if that don't work. Wink

-Tom
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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Ah rite.

You can take your CBT at 16 or 17, it's up to you.

A CBT allows you to ride a moped at 16, and nothing else. (A moped can have gears - before people pipe up Razz

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To ride a 400 you would have to take a full motorcycle test, which can only be taken at 17.
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C R A S H · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Karma :

ok thx for such quick replies Very Happy

will probably look at buying a second hand 50 geared.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Your insurance will suck at 16 or 17. It's the price you pay for being young and inexperienced I'm afraid.