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By *esiGalGuy123 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Find me..

For a 5'7 tall, preferably Japanese adventure touring. Any recommendations?

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
5 weeks ago

nearby

Crf300L

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By *ngelnfugyCouple
5 weeks ago

Dundee

Honda Crosstourer 1200

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By *ubbles12312Couple
5 weeks ago

stockport

650 v strum

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By *anandJCouple
5 weeks ago

Citywest

I started on a r1200gs. Highly recommended

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

Honda NTV 600

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Horsham

The bike that you can afford, I found that to be a good start.

Retro or commuter bikes are fairly comforable to start riding, they can be a bit forgiving.

Race reps are nice, but don't like to be ridden at 30 mph, as they put a lot of weight on your wrists. The other issue, the turning circle is bigger than an artic lorry needs.

Off road style bikes are ok, but depending on the style you get, there is not a lot of wind protection on a moto cross style bike. They have a bonus of a lot of suspension, to soak up some bad roads.

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By *toatMan
5 weeks ago

grangemouth

I started of with a yammha joggrr 50cc then got a 125 honda 125pls as could sit my test on it then burgman 400 its what ever you are comfortable will dont go to big to fast

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By *sh1862Man
5 weeks ago

South

Suzuki v strom!

Really good reliable bikes pick one up for a good price loads of accessories for them for touring!

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By * and BCouple
5 weeks ago

Durham

Best beginners bike is a bike that fits you that you feel comfortable with. You have to feel confident in the bike to progress confidently. Once you have learnt the skills you can then look at a bike that takes your fancy. When I met Mrs F her ex husband made her buy a bike she didn't like. Once she got rid of the husband she didn't like, moved up here, the first thing we did was to buy her the bike that fitted. From not wanting to ride her bike, Honda CB500, her new purchase of a Honda NC30 she gained the confidence to go onto eventually purchase a Kawasaki Z1000SX

So for your beginners bike, get out and sit on a few to test the weight, height and balance. It doesn't need to be the best looking or street cred just a means to and end. Hope that helps

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By *nrealfeelMan
5 weeks ago

cork

Xj-6s ,very capable and does everything plus bullet proof tried and tested engine. Cheap to insure and purchase.

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By *idzmaleMan
5 weeks ago

telford

Only been riding 3 years on full license. First bike was a cbr500. Lovely capable bike. Last year I upgraded to the cbr650. And I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Go for the CF moto,recently purchased one 4 years warranty and got 0%finance for 2 years,so it's a no brainer. As you might think that you like riding,but you might dislike it. Also at your age it will be difficult to get the reflexes and confidence.

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By *orny entitiesCouple
4 weeks ago

bawtry

Hayabusa

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By * and BCouple
4 weeks ago

Durham


"Hayabusa "

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By *orny entitiesCouple
4 weeks ago

bawtry


"Hayabusa

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Obviously restricted

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Horsham

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Horsham


"Hayabusa

Obviously restricted "

Fast bikes did this, when the new restrictions came into place. They claimed buying the bike you wanted and get it restricted, when you finally pass your test you already know how the bike handles. Then you just need to get used to the extra power.

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By *mudge354Man
4 weeks ago

Mid Sussex

You.need to just go and try all sorts of bikes. Test ride as many as you can as everybody is different. My first bike was a tuned Fazer 1000 but it might not be right for you.

Set a budget and go from there

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By *ldRocker_650Man
4 weeks ago

OTLEY

I have a Kawasaki Ninja 650, which is a good all-round compromise. Mine has the green race team colours, so it looks sporty to the uninitiated, but it's basically an ER6 which was beloved of training schools for years!

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By *host63Man
4 weeks ago

Bedfont Feltham

Royal Enfield Himalayan or the New Bear 650

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By *esiGalGuy123 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Find me..

Thank you everyone for your input xxx

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By *ngelnfugyCouple
4 weeks ago

Dundee


"Thank you everyone for your input xxx"

so what did you buy?

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