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Bandit 650 is a decent enough choice. I find them top heavy, some people call that 'solid'.
Security is a lottery. When I got my BMW I added a "sold secure gold" Almax Series IV chain and Squire lock to the quote (about as good as you're getting) and the cheapest comparison site quote went up - yes up - by 1/3rd. The nearest I can figure was that adding security got the quote bumped to a panel of underwriters that cover more risky quotes.
So I'd urge you not to make any assumptions when you're ready to buy. Get on www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk or similar with a private browsing session (i.e. no stored cookies) and try out a variety of bikes, mileage, cover (don't assume that fully comp will be more expensive) and security and see what's what. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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Rogerborg wrote: | Bandit 650 is a decent enough choice. I find them top heavy, some people call that 'solid'.
Security is a lottery. When I got my BMW I added a "sold secure gold" Almax Series IV chain and Squire lock to the quote (about as good as you're getting) and the cheapest comparison site quote went up - yes up - by 1/3rd. The nearest I can figure was that adding security got the quote bumped to a panel of underwriters that cover more risky quotes.
So I'd urge you not to make any assumptions when you're ready to buy. Get on www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk or similar with a private browsing session (i.e. no stored cookies) and try out a variety of bikes, mileage, cover (don't assume that fully comp will be more expensive) and security and see what's what. |
Crazy. I just dont get how they work it out! So far ive only done quotes with a chain and thats all and coming up around a few hundred quid which isnt too bad.
But great shout on the inprivate, get the quotes in and see which bikes best on insurance etc. I've noticed a 250 Ninja is more than a 650 ER6 Kawasaki!
Ash,
I'm in a top floor maisonette or i'd have the damn thing inside too! I dont think riding down a flight of stairs is considered clever nowadays ____________________ Newbie to Motorcycling. All advise taken gratefully! |
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MrCawdell wrote: | But great shout on the inprivate, get the quotes in and see which bikes best on insurance etc. I've noticed a 250 Ninja is more than a 650 ER6 Kawasaki! |
Insurance-wise (that must be an oxy-moron), the difference between riding a 125 on a CBT and a 650 on a full licence is that you need to pass a test, whereas CBT is just 'training'.
The difference between a 250 Ninja and an ER6 is that one's more likely to be nicked, plus the ninja is quite a small bike, so a little less road presence = a little more likely to be victim of a SMIDSY.
As for which bike when you've passed, go to a dealer and sit on loads of bikes to decide what style suits.
Personally I like the 'dual-sport/adventure' style as I find the upright seating position much more comfortable than a forward lean position.
On top of this I'm a 'potterer' rather than a racer, and like being able to see over cars/hedges etc.
The likelihood is that your first big bike will be wrong. Not necessarily in a major way, but until you've had a big bike you won't know exactly what qualities you want/need from one.
So buy one that won't lose you loads if you sell in a year to get the next better bike...
Also don't spend big on your first big bike or get one with vulnerable plastics, as you are very likely to drop it whilst moving it around (as opposed to sliding it down the road).
A few people never do but most of us have done it, and some of us quite often.
All IMO!. ____________________ The above comment isn't necessarily the truth and anyone that says it is, is only correct if it's the truth or they're bigger than me. |
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Alpineandy wrote: | MrCawdell wrote: | But great shout on the inprivate, get the quotes in and see which bikes best on insurance etc. I've noticed a 250 Ninja is more than a 650 ER6 Kawasaki! |
Insurance-wise (that must be an oxy-moron), the difference between riding a 125 on a CBT and a 650 on a full licence is that you need to pass a test, whereas CBT is just 'training'.
The difference between a 250 Ninja and an ER6 is that one's more likely to be nicked, plus the ninja is quite a small bike, so a little less road presence = a little more likely to be victim of a SMIDSY.
As for which bike when you've passed, go to a dealer and sit on loads of bikes to decide what style suits.
Personally I like the 'dual-sport/adventure' style as I find the upright seating position much more comfortable than a forward lean position.
On top of this I'm a 'potterer' rather than a racer, and like being able to see over cars/hedges etc.
The likelihood is that your first big bike will be wrong. Not necessarily in a major way, but until you've had a big bike you won't know exactly what qualities you want/need from one.
So buy one that won't lose you loads if you sell in a year to get the next better bike...
Also don't spend big on your first big bike or get one with vulnerable plastics, as you are very likely to drop it whilst moving it around (as opposed to sliding it down the road).
A few people never do but most of us have done it, and some of us quite often.
All IMO!. |
Appreciate this!
I'm going to wait and see how I feel on the bikes on my test and like you say, go and try a few that will help me decide what style is for me. i LOVE the look of sports bikes but I cant imagine theyre too comfortable!
I'm sure ill be a potterer for a while until I grow some balls But I agree, I will drop it. I AM clumsy and have no doubt I will. Thats why im looking for something older, get into it, grow, and then adopt a bigger bike when i'm ready. Play it safe!
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I like to think the sheer excitement of owning a bike will outlast 3 months. I don't have the kind of disposable income to keep buying bigger so I hope not anyway! I will have to push it up a small uphill driveway so maybe something heavy isnt ideal. But i'll figure it out once I get out and about on one! ____________________ Newbie to Motorcycling. All advise taken gratefully! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 7 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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