Passed my Mod 2 today! Bike choices.....

[Deadonkey]

Hi

Well thats it all over with, did an average ride on my test, not my best. passed anyway.

Ive learnt on an XJ6 N, and really liked the bike, not too keen on the amount of wind blast at 60mph tho.

Had a go on a brand new Kawasaki Z650 that my instructor bought, and I absolutly didnt get on with it being a twin, It felt like all the power was low down and it was a bit gutless at the top end.

The plan was to buy a ER6F off a mate, hes had it since new, looked after it super well etc etc and Id get it at a good price however the experience of riding a twin has put me right off it.

Im thinking of buying a Yamaha XJ6 like the one ive learnt on over the past few months, I like that bike and id be happy to own one.
However I dont think a naked one is for me.
With the XJ6 Diversions there are 2 choices a half faired version and a fully faired version.

To me the fully faired version looks best but Im thinking go for the half faired one, Simply because those fairings look awfully expensive and due to the design of the Diversion F you cant fit crash bobbins without drilling the fairings which I dont really fancy.

Is there going to be any difference between the two when it comes to riding? ie will the extra fairing reduce wind etc.

The Half faired one is coming back around £125 cheaper to insure.

any thoughts? any other bikes I should check out?

Im on a Full cat A licence with around £4k to spend.
I realise this bike, whatever it is will not be a forever bike but simply a stepping stone into the adventure/touring market, with a view to part ex for something like a Tiger 800 in a year or so.

[grr666]

Any triple.
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[arry]

[bamt]

Just a thought - as this is your stepping stone into adv/touring, why not just buy an adv/touring bike now?

[Vulusmaximus]

Well done passing

Lots of bikes to choose from, but which one for you, that's the question ?

Passed very recently myself. Tried a few bikes out, ended up with a VFR800. Quite comfortable to ride, the V4 made some of the twins feel like tractors Might be worth a look.
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[Kentol750]

Write to yamaha, ask for a slimline 4 cylinder adventure bike with torque.
Wait for reply and get old.
Or, go and try the usual culprits and settle for something.
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[Tracer1234]

[Rogerborg]

[AshWebster]

or get your dream bike now on pcp/finance/credit card/loan.

you could die tomorrow yolo
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[darkhorizon]

Fireblade

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[Dave81]

Just get what you want, I've only just passed my test and although not everyone's cup of tea I bought a honda vfr1200f, take your time and learn to ride, don't try and run before you can walk and you'll be fine.

[Edinho]

Only just passed and decided to go for a Versys 650.

Not really ridden it yet but think it will suit the riding im planning to do - back roads and a bit of touring.

I would also factor in insurance anything like a VFR,CBR for a new rider is more expensive until you have experience and some no claims.

[Pigeon]

[Bozzy]

Wish that were the case for me mine was about £50 extra like for like.
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