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  • 16-10-2011 1:13pm
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    Smokiejam
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭


    hey thinking of buying a first time bike for commuting...i had a moped before and found it too slow and uncomfortable....would like a nice looking reliable bike...anyone any suggestions....ps i love the style of the yamaha fjr if thats any help or the bmw r1200 gs...what ever suggestions would be appreciated with pics preferably!!


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    peckerhead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    Would you consider some intermediate steps between a moped and a 1200 or 1300cc machine? :confused:


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    colm_c
    Registered Users Posts: 2,031 ✭✭✭colm_c


    I've got BM R1200GS, it's a great bike, but jumping on one from a 50cc scooter is not recommended, apart from the power difference the sheer weight of the thing takes a while to get used to. It's 300kgs + fuel + rider + whatever else.

    Putting a restrictor on it makes it even more difficult, because you really need the power for that weight.

    You'll probably go need to do the IBT, and depending on insurance costs, having a 1200/1300cc machine might be prohibitively expensive.


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    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    He only said he liked the styling he didn't mention getting one.


    Op what about a SV650. Be a grand starter bike. Reliable. Looks ok.


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    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    Smokiejam wrote: »
    hey thinking of buying a first time bike for commuting...i had a moped before and found it too slow and uncomfortable....would like a nice looking reliable bike...anyone any suggestions....ps i love the style of the yamaha fjr if thats any help or the bmw r1200 gs...what ever suggestions would be appreciated with pics preferably!!
    650gs?

    Mine:photo0001d.jpg

    Have it about 6 months now and I can't fault it, great bike.


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    Smokiejam
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Smokiejam


    peckerhead wrote: »
    Would you consider some intermediate steps between a moped and a 1200 or 1300cc machine? :confused:

    thats why im here?? :confused:


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    Smokiejam
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Smokiejam


    seanybiker wrote: »
    He only said he liked the styling he didn't mention getting one.


    Op what about a SV650. Be a grand starter bike. Reliable. Looks ok.

    cheers man....just looked up pics....NICE!!!


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    Smokiejam
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Smokiejam


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    650gs?

    Mine:photo0001d.jpg

    Have it about 6 months now and I can't fault it, great bike.

    THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT...I LIKE THIS AND THE SUZUKI MENTIONED


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    Smokiejam
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭Smokiejam


    any more suggestions people...really like the bmw but not the price :(


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    sf80
    Registered Users Posts: 252 ✭✭sf80


    Smokiejam wrote: »
    any more suggestions people...really like the bmw but not the price :(

    Might find a Honda Transalp at a better price

    transalp-600-1987.jpg

    It's a 600cc aswell


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    sleepysniper
    Registered Users Posts: 470 ✭✭sleepysniper


    Smokiejam wrote: »
    any more suggestions people...really like the bmw but not the price :(

    Well whats you budget, so we know what your limited to...


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,930 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    sleepysniper wrote: »
    Well whats you budget, so we know what your limited to...

    Age would be handy. We can weed out the insanely expensive insurance choices.


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