What bike to buy?

monvoy

Hi I am considering buying a motorbike (sports) and am wondering what to get. I am a complete novice, don't have a provisional yet but I am over 30!!I was thinking maybe a vfr 400 or the like?!?!
Has anyone got any advice ??

KTRIC

It doesn't really matter if you are over 30 or 60, you'll still need to drive a restricted bike for 2 years after you've passed your full licence test.

As far as I know you might be crippled on insurance on a VFR400 as your first bike. Try getting something a little smaller like a 125 first and working your way up.

madrab

Yep i agree with ktric, it doesnt matter what age you are you gotta start off small & restricted, though there are a few bikes out there that are learner friendly & dont need to be restricted, good ole honda bros

ps
he he, your signature seems fitting to this thread ktric

bugs

You have more options than that.
Over 30 will help alot, you're first insurance will be quite high but not crippling.
Ring around to carole nash and Aon. Explain your situation, and the kind of bike you're looking for.
All bikes can be fitted with a 33bhp restricter kit (to keep within the licence requirements)
Both insurance companies will take this into account but the grouping will not be affected, ie. a group 10 vfr400 will still be group 10 with a restricter but you'll get a discount.
The other option you have is to pick up a factory restricted sports bike. Not easy to find second hand and there are not many to choose from. Suzuki gsx-r600, kawazaki zx636r and honda cbr600rr can all be bought factory restricted to 33bhp, and the insurance companies treat these at group 4 or thereabouts. Which would be acceptable insurance, a great bike and not enough power to kill a novice. If you can afford it, i'd go that way. Get your licence, and when you're legal and ready you can get the restrictions removed and you've got a much more powerful bike without having to buy another.

KTRIC

I'll never understand the obession novices have with getting a big racing bike as a first bike. They don't know how to drive and they're just going to get killed quicker.

madrab

KTRIC wrote:

I'll never understand the obession novices have with getting a big racing bike as a first bike. They don't know how to drive and they're just going to get killed quicker.

more second hand parts for us

Q_Ball

indeed.

all those lovely organs.........

MunsterCycling

Liver anyone? ...LOL

Hotblack Desiato

It's usually not practical or economic to derestrict a factory restricted bike.
Cheaper and a lot easier to sell it and buy an unrestricted bike.

Choice of bike is up to you but something like a VFR400 is very cramped for a rider of average Irish height.

Chunkylover

but chances are if restrict it after, you will need to get a grade 2 on Aon test, I dont think CN are to nice to people who are 1st timers or have no no claims, best thing is to go for something cheap and easy like the bros, you could always go for a CBR250 which is legal and a bit of fun

zdunny

Yo I think you should get a suzuki bandit, and it just so happens that i am selling a beuty of one.

pbergin

bugs wrote:

Both insurance companies will take this into account but the grouping will not be affected, ie. a group 10 vfr400 will still be group 10 with a restricter but you'll get a discount.

You can only get a discount for a factory restricted bike, neither company will give a discount for an after market restrictor.

xxx jack

KTRIC wrote:

I'll never understand the obession novices have with getting a big racing bike as a first bike. They don't know how to drive and they're just going to get killed quicker.

dead right man ,another guy tat wants 2 look cool instead of riding a bike 4 what it is