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motorbike info

  • 19-08-2003 8:07pm
    #1
    Dooom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭


    just wondering if anyone can give me any info on gettin a motorbike? as soon as im old enough i want to get one. so if someone could give me the heads up on insurance, age etc etc twud be great. thanks


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  • #2
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    What kind of info do you want?

    You're gonna be shagged on insurance.

    You have to be at least 16 to drive anything up to 125cc.

    You have to be at least 18 to drive anything bigger.

    If you live in Dublin, you'll be paying at least €2000 per year to insure a 125cc machine until you hit 21.

    You must do a Theory Test before you can apply for a provisional licvence.

    You must do a practical test to get a full licence.

    There are 3 licences -

    M, for mopeds (upto 50cc)

    A1, for small motorbikes (upto 125cc)

    A, for all motorbikes. You must be at least 18 to apply for this licence.


  • #3
    Dooom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Dooom


    i live in tipperary and i'd ideally be looking for a 125cc something. when im 16 i could get a 125cc bike right? any info on insurance for someone that age (16 on a 125cc)?
    thanks


  • #4
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Have a look at bikes you may like.

    www.bikeworld.ie has some useful links to manufacturers.

    Then go to http://www.hiberniandirect.ie/ and secure yourself a quote based on what you'll be at 16 (ie, provisional licence, unexperienced).

    And presto! :)


  • #5
    Dooom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Dooom


    ahhh...righto thanks a mil.


  • #6
    Kazujo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Kazujo


    Word of warning the government are talking bout raising the minimum age to 17 inline with the EU regulations, not sure if or when it's gonna happen but it's something to look out for.

    As far as bikes are concerned go for a category 2 bike if possible eg. Yamaha Virago 125 (bit slow but a lovely bike) or suzuki gn 125 has been released recently in category 2 standard type of bike like what couriers drive in the city, probably faster but dosen't look as nice


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  • #7
    Dooom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,808 ✭✭✭Dooom


    im looking for a more super-moto style bike. not really a racer/super sport style....


  • #8
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,942 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    KMX125 or DT125 - best small trail bikes on the market.

    However, be advised you cannot ride a 125 until you are 18. You can ride a <50cc moped from 16 onwards.


  • #9
    Patriksiela
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Patriksiela


    Can anyone tell me if I can drive a Yamaha XMax 250 as a learner? I am told it has to do with the power output and not just the CCs.


  • #10
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Almost 10 years.

    Wow


  • #11
    Chippy01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 627 ✭✭✭Chippy01


    Dooom wrote: »
    just wondering if anyone can give me any info on gettin a motorbike? as soon as im old enough i want to get one. so if someone could give me the heads up on insurance, age etc etc twud be great. thanks

    Motorbike forum - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=577


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  • #12
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Use the motorbike forum, see link above.


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