Help a new fella out...

Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

Alright Chaps and Ladies.

I'm currently a UK car driver. I'm looking to get a bike that will suit me for transport to and from the city as a car is skinning me on petrol and insurance.

I live in Belfast, NI. So, what steps are there in getting a licence for a low CC bike for just running around.

I've been adviced on an Honda NSX - But, truth be told I'm utterly new to the world of motor cycles.

My budget after selling my car will be between 500~1000 quid, I'd really much rather stay to the lower end of that budget mind you!

To summarise:

What sort of licence will I need, how difficult is it to obtain?
What sort of starting bike would the experts recommend for a new biker?
Whats the general price for insurance for said bike (I'm 23 years old)?

Some help?

_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Not sure if liscencing rules are the same over there but a full car licence means with a cbt (compulsory basic training, one day course) you can ride a 125cc, insurance varies on the bike - the smaller the cheaper, no test needed Thumbs Up

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ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

that is assuming he got his lisence before a certain year,

really i'd reccomend doing a cbt, (cumpulsory basic training) this will let you ride a 125cc, are you looking for a scooter? or a bike, if so what kind?

if you can get a bike trader near you, get a copy and look at what there is to offer to get some kind of idea of what youd like.

Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

I'm totally unsure about what to get, be it a bike or a scooter...

I was hoping i'd get some recommendations and general pricing here from you guys....

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

If car insurance is killing you now you definately don't want an NSX!

https://www.tokyoautotrading.com/showroom/Honda-NSX.jpg

You're thinking of an NSR125 Razz

Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

haha, Sorry yes!

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

I would reccomend the nsr125r i ride one Thumbs Up

I got mine (including mot tax insurance deposit and repairs) for £1400, however i did get the bike for a bargin, but shopping around may find one you can afford.

Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

Ok, I like the look of the nsr125r...

Is 1400 a good price or average?

Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

CBT - ~100GBP

CG 125 - ~500-1000GBP

Insurance - Do some quotes, shouldnt be more than a couple hundred i would have thought
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Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

CG 125 = ?

Whats a CG 125.

I'm a complete newbie here!

Droo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Karma :

Incidently - is there any NI forumites here? Is a CBT necessisary in NI?

_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

CG125
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Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

that 1 ^ Is a newer CG.
There are older models aswell which are cheaper. with different looks

https://www.holten.demon.co.uk/images/cg125-3.jpg
https://img.alibaba.com/photo/50600259/Motorcycle_Parts__CG125_.jpg

Nice bikes though, im getting one Very Happy

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