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First time to buy a bike

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  • 04-09-2007 10:04pm
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    MMKC1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi,

    I want to buy a motorbike as i have been given it some thought for like 90 years. I am mid 30s and wondering what would be good to go for. Maybe a 400engine size?? can anyone help with suggestions please?? I am thinking of spending 3,500 to €4,000 on one. Would i get something decent for this kind of cash??

    Appreciate any tips


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    #2
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    You'll get a good bike. Try to go for a restricted SV650 or ER-6 etc rather than a 400cc bike. The 400cc will most likely be over the power restriction and there are fewer nice 400cc bike around now than ten years ago.


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    jameshayes
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    What about starting on something smaller? A Hornet 250 ?


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    ambasite
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    same situation as you last january. picked up a cbr 250 for 1700 euro, great deal for the price there is a Bros 400 for sale on www.biker.ie site, 1600 euro.


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    Pigeon Reaper
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    Hornet is too powerful and a handfull for someone beginning with the Revs. Better go restricted since you have the money and get something with some torque. There's not too much of a wieght difference between the bikes. A bros is nice but they're getting on in years now.


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    ifah
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    tell us a bit more about your height/ weight and what you'll be using the bike for - i'm 6'2 and commute on a DL650 vstrom - great for traffic and very comfortable but not everyones cup of tea -


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