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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Current ride zontes zt125, Passed my theory test, got my mod 1 and 2 in April, what bike should I get when I pass?

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By *estieMan
over a year ago

lanark

The Yamaha MT07 is a very good bike, well priced, very well built, ultra reliable and it does everything,

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By *anastarMan
over a year ago

Harlow

Quite a few things to consider

What bike style you like?

New or 2nd hand? (I'd recommend 2nd hand)

Budget?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd also recommend 2nd hand for a first bike.

Locally it seems to be getting more difficult to do test rides let alone on a new licence. I'd certainly go and sit on a few to see how they feel and what style of bike you fancy x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a bandit 650 as a first bike loved it but wanted a more modern and more powerful bike after 18 months so bought a gen 2 yamaha mt-09 best choice for me (mr)

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By *oShrinkingVioletWoman
over a year ago

the land of unicorns and fairytales

Fazer still got her she’s being rebuilt chain snapped then clutch basket went

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Looking to tour, prefer more upright bike, 2nd hand too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Looking to tour, prefer more upright bike, 2nd hand too"

I’m a relatively newly licence passed rider but I have researched bikes to death and consider a Honda CB500x a good choice. My dream bike is a Honda VFR1200f but at the moment I’m not as skilled as I think I need to be to ride such a machine. I passed my test in Oct 2019 and bought a 600 Bandit. I’ve had quite a few bikes since but have reverted back to a 600 bandit until I’m ready to upgrade.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Looking to tour, prefer more upright bike, 2nd hand too"

Kawasaki Versys, Suzuki VStrom and Triumph Tiger may be worth a look. First 2 both have 650 versions, Tiger is 800 although I think some newer Triumph models are 600+ as well. Have fun looking and deciding x

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

It's simple. The bike you have always wanted

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By *anastarMan
over a year ago

Harlow

I would go to some dealers as others have said and sit on a few bikes.

You can pick up some cheap adventure bikes like:

royal Enfield himalayan

Triumph tiger

KLR 650

If they aren't your style then most bikes have panniers and top boxes available so it really does come down to personal preference.

I prefer the comfort of the adventure style bikes but I'm an old man now

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By *arcyDMan
over a year ago

Newport

Fazer , vfr so many out there

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham


"I had a bandit 650 as a first bike loved it but wanted a more modern and more powerful bike after 18 months so bought a gen 2 yamaha mt-09 best choice for me (mr)"

I would tend to agree with getting a bandit as they are a good all round bike for people just passing their test but like you said you were very quick wanting something with a bit more power. I would say, yes bandit, but the 1200 not the 600. Like I just said though always look at the bike you have always wanted first, then decide yes that bike or go for it as bike number the following year, you will still be wanting to buy it to get it out of your system. We've all been there whether it all turns out good or we think 'what on earth was I thinking'

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By *lidMan
over a year ago

Cambridge

I got a VFR750 when I passed my test .. I have had a few and I still have one now.

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By *andy cane321Couple
over a year ago

Aylesbury

Just passed my test in September 22, jusr bought a 2022 Harley Davidson Sportster s 1250

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By *andy cane321Couple
over a year ago

Aylesbury

I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion

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By *heFabtasticsCouple
over a year ago

brentwood

My first biggish bike when I passed my test at the ripe old age of 19 in 1993 was a Honda CX500 (Honda Maggot) I’ve lost count on how many bikes I’ve owned in the past 30 years but one thing I do know is I have up riding roads in this country a few years back now as don’t find it fun anymore with the condition of the roads and speed cameras everywhere these days I go across the continent or at home I’m more into enduro riding on green lanes

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.

My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all.

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By *ikester85Man
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Get your leg over a few. Take a friend who can support the bike so you can get both feet up onto the pegs, there's a big difference in feel to one leg supporting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lots of options

Lots of personal views

Super difficult to give a perfect reply

Some first bikers get a gsxr600

Others get a cb 500

I recommend getting a 600 a likely you will pass on a 600

And what will it be user to etc etc blah blah

Write it down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Either way ,bikes are fun ! Ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.

My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all."

AN R6 doesn’t even know what 30 is HA HA

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My first bike was a fs1e

My very first legal big bike was a vt500

Many many many more bikes after that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just ordered my hornet 750 first big bike

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By *iker_n_BiChickCouple
over a year ago

Ellesmere port

Love my GSXR600, plenty quick enough but not stupid.

Probably had it too long and maybe should have got a 1000 by now. Can't afford one so just keep entering competitions to win one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Love my GSXR600, plenty quick enough but not stupid.

Probably had it too long and maybe should have got a 1000 by now. Can't afford one so just keep entering competitions to win one "

Gsxr6 is a great bike my brother had one and preferred it to the 1000 said it's more fun to ride

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By *oShrinkingVioletWoman
over a year ago

the land of unicorns and fairytales


"I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion "

I’m on my fourth 600/650 and have no issues with the size of engine and I ride with all super sports guys and I also do touring

Tbh anything bigger and I’d be a danger to myself

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By *iker_n_BiChickCouple
over a year ago

Ellesmere port


"Love my GSXR600, plenty quick enough but not stupid.

Probably had it too long and maybe should have got a 1000 by now. Can't afford one so just keep entering competitions to win one

Gsxr6 is a great bike my brother had one and preferred it to the 1000 said it's more fun to ride"

It is fun, and it's not gonna chuck me off.

Just not quite bug enough for when we are both out on it though.

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bradford


"I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion "
this was my thinking when i passed so went straight foe a bandit 1200.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I currently ride a wk 125 scrambler but also have a suzuki gn125

The wk is a good bit bigger and i personly prefur that seems a more cumfy ride

Planning on doing my full bike test hopefully this year just so i can have my dream bike suzuki gsxr 750 1989

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By *ariemike11Couple
over a year ago

Aberdeenshire

Pan European!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Old assed Yamaha XJ 600. 1993.

Same colour as my first car..... Burgundy.

Looking forward to something newer and more shiny.

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By *hocksandmissusCouple
over a year ago

Chester-ish

My first bike after passing my test was a honda shadow 750vt which i still ride many years on. I have a triumph tiger now also (got it today) just for that extra bit of speed when i fancy it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m surprised it’s not been mentioned. The Honda CB650R is an amazing first big bike and plenty I’d room for you to grow on it too!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Look at a 600, but it all depends what you are after from the bike. Something to zip aling country roads at the weekends, then look at a spoets bike. Long distance trips wirh a bit of fast roads, then look at a sports tourer or maybe an adventure style bike.

My first big bike was a VFR400R NC24, despite being a jinxed bike. It ked on nicely to the RF600R, this did everything well, but was a bit slow and heavy. The R6 was mental as it was a race bike with number plates on, it didn't like 30 mph zones at all.

AN R6 doesn’t even know what 30 is HA HA "

Mine did, only when a copper was behind me lol

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By *andy cane321Couple
over a year ago

Aylesbury


"I think anything less than a 1000cc you'll grow out of it quicker than you'll grow into it. Just my opinion this was my thinking when i passed so went straight foe a bandit 1200."

First big bike new 2022 Harley Davidson sportster S 1250 xxx

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By *arypounderxxxMan
over a year ago

Wigan

I went a bit silly and started with a bandit 600 then after 2 weeks bought a zx7r, cbr400rr and a tl1000r all in 1 go. I also now have a gsxr600 and a zzr250 and have run out of room. The truth is the 1000 is no more difficult to ride than the 250 even with little experience as long as you remember you have little experience and don't try to go 180mph everywhere. Being quite tall, I find I fit on the 1000 better as it's a bigger bike

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By *omvampmMan
over a year ago

gillingham

I’ve got a zontes z125 scrambler and in similar situation was considering a versys 650 as I want to tour a bit they seem reasonable price for a lot of kit if you get a gt but I’m no expert as just getting into biking myself and loving it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I have zontes scrambler too, mod 1 in 3 weeks, thinking of tracer 700 now

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By *ewhere202230Man
over a year ago

H Town

Bandit 600. Bulletproof engines and you can get a good one for a couple of bags as well as cheap to insure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bandit 6 or if you want something a little newer gsxs 600 or equivalent. Great for learning larger bikes and power if you want to have more.

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By *ikynminnyCouple
over a year ago

Blaydon

honda fireblade rrx

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Xj600 is a perfect first big bike. Passed my test on one as an alternative to the sv600 which was way to snatchy with horrible engine braking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find the gsxr750 a lot of fun not as aggressive as a 1000 but still fast enough to beat a lot of bigger new bikes on track

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By *ustlooking26096Man
over a year ago

around

Not had one but honda hornet 600 ! Never heard a bad word !

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By *awtybikerMan
over a year ago

Barnoldswick

As others have said there’s loads of choices out there, and it depends what you want, think you’ll use it for, and how much you want to spend

I returned to biking after a gap of about 12 years so bought an older CBR600 to get me back on the road. It was a great bike, so I’d recommend something similar to anyone for a first bike.

My current ride is a 2012 SV650, again another bike I’d recommend, and there are some good finance deals on the new version too.

Go and look at a few bikes in the dealers and see what you like the look of

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By *artyanna16200TV/TS
over a year ago

leeds

My first big bike was a cb750 f2 but i blew it up on my first holiday abroad , so i then bought a cb 900 which was fantastic! (Used to spin the rear tyre if road was wet in top gear ) buy the bike which makes you feel good and check the oil regularly .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kawasaki Z1 A

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By *reenman19Man
over a year ago

.....no......

Just get any old cheap 600ish cc, thrash it, fall off a few times. Commit your mistakes then go for the dream later.

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Lots of good suggestions.

I'd throw in

GSX650F

Good all-round middle weight.

Bomb-proof sports-tourer.

You can pick up hard luggage options for it too

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By *urrey_2011Man
over a year ago

Dorking

SV650 is a very good all rounder.. raced them for years but make a great do it all bike and cheap as well

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By *izhome1Couple
over a year ago

North West Leicestershire

My best big bike was a Honda CBX 1100 with a 6into 1 pipe

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By *awtybikerMan
over a year ago

Barnoldswick


"SV650 is a very good all rounder.. raced them for years but make a great do it all bike and cheap as well "

Really do like my SV650 does everything I need it to.

There’s a ome good deals on brand new ones at the moment too

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester


"Lots of good suggestions.

I'd throw in

GSX650F

Good all-round middle weight.

Bomb-proof sports-tourer.

You can pick up hard luggage options for it too

"

2015 I past my test 2 days later I bought a gsx750f, still got it now, comfy enough for 2 and quick enough for what I want it for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New bike day today for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hubby rides ( apart from me) a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 with a 1275 conversion... Goes touring all over on it.

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