50CC motorbikes?

Yupty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Karma :

Hey guys, any motorbikes (please not motocross) that are 50cc that I could maybe look at? Preferably a commuter bike, but I'll take a look at some sports bikes too, I guess due to insurance purposes a commuter would be cheaper to insure. But yeah I'll google them if you guys hit me up with some decent (not chavvy) 50cc motorbikes! Looking for somewhere to learn as I'm 17 in about 4 months, so I better get started right?

sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

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if your turning 17 why not a 125. Loads and loads of choices out there suitable for commuting on. Ybr's varaderos cbf's the list goes on Very Happy

Yupty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Karma :

Because I'm really desperate to get off buses that takes me an hour to get to college. I want to be able to get around.

-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

I really wouldnt bother with a 50. Itll be a lot safer, less stressful and depending what roads you go by probably faster than a 50 on the bus.

Get a 125 that can keep up with the traffic and will last you a while Thumbs Up

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

Get a bicycle for now, then in a few weeks time you can get a 125, monies saved on the bus fare can go on petrol.
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nathan k · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

Derbi GPR, Senda...Aprilia RS...Rieju...There's loads. For 4 months, I wouldn't bother, get a 125.

They are just as expensive as a 125, but much slower, Insurance is a shit ton on sporty looking ones too.

Just be patient, 4 months!

Yupty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Karma :

I guess I'll wait, thanks guys.

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

While you're waiting get a book on learning to ride, it's well worth it.
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j.silvs · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2012 Karma :

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

Taking into account OPs' age I'd say that overall he asked a sensible set of questions, and actually took our advice! Bit of a rarity eh?

Btw, I was serious about the bicycle, it's a good way of learning basic handling and road craft.
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nathan k · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

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lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

Honda RS125 was running rings round a lot of people in the fast group at Oulton park.
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Jonathan A · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Karma :

On a 50cc at 17, you will look, and feel like a nob Thumbs Up

push bike for now, do your cbt on your 17th birthday and get a 125!

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Jonathan A · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jun 2012 Karma :

Also, a decent push bike is a far better investment than a 50cc, because it will allays be a useful thing to have, even when you have a 125. At 17 there is no real difference in insurance cost between a 125 and a 50, and a 125 is far more useful, will do 60-70 mph, a hell of a lot safer, and you will look like less of a dickhead!

Yupty · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Karma :

Yeah I used to ride my bike a LOT and I still have it in my garage. I guess I could take some more rides on it like I used to. Thanks for the advice guys I think I'll wait now.

And when I said sports bike I meant a 50 with a sports body... not really that funny but okay.

j.silvs · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2012 Karma :

"Don't kid yourself, the future GP Stars ride GPR 50's in spain and would thrash any big sports bike on a small track. It's a sport bike"

Not a motorbike, not a sports bike. Sorry. Just because future racers ride them don't the bike any different.

I'm sure an SM would beat one on a dirt track too. However, it's not a sports bike

I have no problems with 50cc mate. Good on you Thumbs Up

But it's a ped

DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

While you're waiting, get your theory test booked and passed. Have a good idea of how the roads work. Then get your CBT and a 125 and get learning. You could even think of doing your tests too, only 70 quid or so and you'll become a licenced up, non L plate guy.

It shows you're serious when you lose the Ls
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