Navan to Dublin which bike

Jonnykitedude

Hi Guys

Sorry to bore you with another tread about what bike to get.

So here goes with the boredom, Im moving to navan soon and I work in the city centre so im looking to convert to two wheels.

I’m 27 6.2, 80kgs and would have about 5K to spend maybe some more depending on insurance. (Never held a bike licence before)

Could you tell me what bike would be good for travelling 70 miles per day?

Cheers for the info guys

colm_c

Any bike will do 70 miles a day easy - it's more going to be your comfort level and whether you need to bring anything with you - change of clothes, laptop etc. also reliability will have to be factored when doing that kind of mileage per day.

A tourer/sports tourer could be a good option but not many are available learner legal without a restrictor kit on them which can tame the power and make it difficult to ride.

5K isn't a lot to spend when you have to buy gear (jacket, pants, gloves, boots), helmet, insurance and a bike, not to mention lessons.

Run_to_da_hills

Honda Bros if you can get a good low mileage one that has not been butchered by a courier. They are under 33BHP, reliable and quick.

Pigeon Reaper

Bros is good around town but on the navan road in winter you'll want wind protection. Look for a restricted V-strom etc.An SV-650 would have some protection but not as much as the V-strom. Faired Bandits etc could be good too. You'll appreciate the fairing the first day it's cold and raining. The main thing is to be comfortable on the bike as you'll be using it alot.

seamus

Definitely recommend a tourer alright. Purely in terms of comfort and weather protection. Most will also include plenty of luggage space which you can use to carry around the essentials - if you're doing 70 miles, the last thing you want is to be stranded by a puncture 15 miles from home. Carrying some tyre foam and a small toolkit can be done in a backpack but if you leave them in/on the vehicle you can't forget them.
Without panniers/boxes, most bikes only have a tiny bit of storage under the seat.

Jonnykitedude

Thanks for the replys guys.

Somebody said a bros would be a good bike alright.Would i get cover?how much you talking for a first timer:o Not to worried about the winter as ill prob transfare to my car for early and late shifts.
Also some body said a yamaha TDR but would a 125 be able to get me there and back without causing to much stress on her

Pigeon Reaper

A TDR would die a painful slow death with mileage like that. Bros are generally old and overpriced these days. Try for a restricted SV or V-Strom if you want a v-twin. It should be around the same price for a newer bike as many people are looking for €2000+ for a usable Bros. You'll need to call some insurance companies to see how much they'll charge you.

Niall06

Might I suggest a Suzuki GS500 ( Factory Restricted).
Lots available and at a good cheap price.
Comfortable bike with bullet proof engine.
Quick enough but suitable as a first bike.

Pigeon Reaper

I forgot the honda deauville. Pretty much a faired bros/ntv with panniers and shaft. Some find it boring but it's the business for commuting to work. New ones come factory restricted. Been around years so you'll pick up a cheap working one in better condition than a bros for the same money. For what you're planning it's almost perfect.

Dub13

Pigeon Reaper wrote: »

I forgot the honda deauville. Pretty much a faired bros/ntv with panniers and shaft. Some find it boring but it's the business for commuting to work. New ones come factory restricted. Been around years so you'll pick up a cheap working one in better condition than a bros for the same money. For what you're planning it's almost perfect.

I drive a deauville and its a great bike and sounds like what the OP is looking for.They also have a nice bit of storage area,they are good bikes and will not let you down.