Hello Im new and cant decide what bike to buy

[Kim]

Hi all, Im Kim & Im from north notts. I used to have a little 50cc Honda X8RX Scooter. absolutely loved it but had to sell it to afford my second car. My second car will be paid for at the end of this year so Im starting to look about and see what bikes are on the market that I like.
I wouldnt mind a 50cc or a 125cc.
Ive been looking at the Peugeot XR6 50CC & the Riegu RS2 50cc
If I go for a 125 I like the Honda NSR

Any advise or views on these bikes would be much appreciated.

Also I have a UK Driving licence and passed my CBT about 6 years ago. Will I need to do a CBT again ?

Thanks
Kim

[Minky_monkey]

Yep, a CBT is valid for two years. Welcome to the forum!

[G]

I would definitely go for a geared 125, it was me.

The NSR is good for general riding as well as fun; I would look at a post 94 model (they didn't change anything major after then), starting from about £1k.

If it's just for fun, I'd also consider bikes like the Aprilia RS125 and Cagiva mito.

[braded]

You might also want to consider a Hyosung Comet GT125. A larger bike that doesn't look too sporty, but still very stylish.

[froggy128]

you could just do a direct access i would if i was your age. Then your open to lots more bikes

[New York Doll]

Before you decide on a bike I'd advise you to at least take a look at some older 125s i.e. RD125LC, AR125, NS125, TZR125, RG125.

I have found that I prefer them to the newer 125's, but not only that, most of them can be bought cheaper and are often in a lower insurance group to some of the newer Race Replicas and Super Sports bikes.

The NSR is a good choice but I have read a number of reviews that dub the NSR as; slow, uneconomical and expensive. On the other hand though, they are fun, stylish and confidence-inspiring bikes (IMO).

Good luck with your decision, remember to research before you buy.
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[Fire_Eyes]

Welcome Kim, I would go with an aprilia rs125 or a Derby Gt.
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[G]

If you've got a bit of money, as mentioned, I'd look at doing your direct access.
Missed the bit about 6 years ago.

Then I'd consider something like a 500cc twin (cb500,gpz500,etc) or maybe a bandit 600, SV650.
Also slightly smaller capacity bikes, like a GPZ250, RF400, or the sportier 400s. Many, many bikes available that are quite 'learner friendly'.

The price of 125s tends to be artificially high compared to other bikes.


If you only want to go the 125 route and leave doing your test for a while (CBT only last 2 years remember!) then I'd go for a cheap NSR (under £1000 or so) or similar.

[Kim]

Thanks for replying

I went to look at a XR6 50cc bike last weekend - very nice.
Still love the nsr though. As soon as I can afford one I'll let you all know what I've purchased...... better get saving

[tokarev]

Hi,

The NSR is a nice bike to learn on. I have one, it's my first bike and i find it fun, reliable and easy to learn the roads and ride. If you really like it then go for it!