Licence restrictions

digitaldr

I passed my test on a Gilera Runner 180SP in June 2003. For some reason my license is not restricted to automatics! Anyway the time has come to sell the Runner - great bike and I'll be sorry to part with her but it's a bitch to start in the winter and may need a new exhaust soon - €500! After a bit of research I don't think I'll be able to get a scooter to match it and am thinking of getting a motorbike. Any suggestions as to what would be a good beginners bike? Will be using it every day for Dublin commuting + occasional motorway. I like the look of the Bandit and other naked bikes. I'm 38 and have a full no claims bonus.

I plan to get some more training from Dave Lyons again as I've never ridden a geared bike before. I presume my insurance company would have no way of finding out the fact that I passed my test on an automatic?

AidoCQS

My friend swears by a Varadero 125

Yamaha Dragstar, and you dont have to stick to the 125 or 250 either, the 650 is learner legal. I drive it and its never given me any trouble in the 4 years I've had it.

Wossack

bandit 600 I'd say - you're not restricted, license or insurnace wise so get something you're gonna keep for a good few years anyway 600 minimum imo - get it restricted if you're concerned about taking it easy in the beginning - though I reckon you'll be grand

gsr600
bandit 600
sv650
ducati monster
kawasaki er6n
hornet 600
fazer 600 (can get em naked, look great)

cant think of any more atm

Hotblack Desiato

digitaldr wrote:

I passed my test on a Gilera Runner 180SP in June 2003. For some reason my license is not restricted to automatics!

Are you sure? No three digit codes in the notes section?

digitaldr

Here it is:



Didn't lie on my application either!