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By *anus7 OP   Man
28 weeks ago

Chester

OK- based on your experience, or that of your biking buddies,what's the ideal first bike for a novice,after passing your test ?

Note: I'm not a young newbie, having ridden bikes in my early 20s,but never got round to taking my test..(pssst - don't tell Mr Plod )

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By *awtybikerMan
28 weeks ago

Barnoldswick

Probably depends what kind of bike you fancy? Sporty, retro, cruiser?

And how sensible you think you’ll be, it will only go as fast as you make it after all.

I’ve known people jump straight onto big engined bikes, but there’s such a difference in performance depending on the type of bike too. A triumph 1200 twin will have nowhere near the power of a 1000cc Fireblade.

My personal recommendation would be something around 600cc, and probably go 2nd hand as you’ll be less worried about scratching/dropping it. Which is more likely when you first start.

I currently have a 2012 SV650 and I’d definitely rate them as an easy to ride bike that you can pick up for a decent price. Even the newest versions of them are pretty reasonable now

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By *rafter69Man
27 weeks ago

upminster

Buy whatever you fancy-if you dont like it you wont enjoy it but just use your savvy when riding it. I bought a new ZX6R and 20 and just respected it had more power than I knew how to use. Had it 8 years and loved it. If you can do any of the advanced rider training go for it also-I done one of the rapid courses and plan another next year.

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By *anus7 OP   Man
27 weeks ago

Chester


"Probably depends what kind of bike you fancy? Sporty, retro, cruiser?

And how sensible you think you’ll be, it will only go as fast as you make it after all.

I’ve known people jump straight onto big engined bikes, but there’s such a difference in performance depending on the type of bike too. A triumph 1200 twin will have nowhere near the power of a 1000cc Fireblade.

My personal recommendation would be something around 600cc, and probably go 2nd hand as you’ll be less worried about scratching/dropping it. Which is more likely when you first start.

I currently have a 2012 SV650 and I’d definitely rate them as an easy to ride bike that you can pick up for a decent price. Even the newest versions of them are pretty reasonable now"

Hey! Thanks for the helpful advice!

A close friend is restoring an old rare Yamaha,and I'm wanting to be able to ride with him,once the bike is finished..

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By *anus7 OP   Man
27 weeks ago

Chester


"Buy whatever you fancy-if you dont like it you wont enjoy it but just use your savvy when riding it. I bought a new ZX6R and 20 and just respected it had more power than I knew how to use. Had it 8 years and loved it. If you can do any of the advanced rider training go for it also-I done one of the rapid courses and plan another next year. "

That's really kind of you to say so.

I know that my reactions aren't as quick as they were when I last rode,so additional approved training is a must.

Pity that I can't fit into my very battered old TT leather jacket..

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By *awtybikerMan
27 weeks ago

Barnoldswick

No problem, if I can help with any other information, you can send me a DM

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By *rancois DillingerMan
27 weeks ago

cwmbran

Think the usual choice is the yamaha mt07.. I loved mine, engine is a bit of a hooligan and sounds pretty good with a decent exhaust. Plenty of torque and quick enough.

They are just not that exciting to look at (although most bikes in that class aren't)

But depends on what you like. A bike is only as fast or slow as you make it go

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
27 weeks ago

Epsom

CBR 600 rr go big or go home

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By *oung bull500Man
27 weeks ago

dublin

First bike was a pw50 when I was 3 year old being on bikes since I currently have a drz400sm and a ktm690🔥

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By (user no longer on site)
27 weeks ago

I had a cbr 600f3 for the first 6 months then went to gsxr 1000

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By *onald duck22Man
27 weeks ago

Back of beyond

Yes, like some have already mentioned ' it depends what you like' sports etc and if you want new? VFR800 are a nice bike,sports tourer so can still be fun on the bendy bits, iv had a couple over the years then got a CBR1100 Super Blackbird,beautiful bike and goes like a rocket and comfy. I currently have a BMW r1200rt SE, could ride to the moon and back in a oner.

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By *eralDeviantWoman
27 weeks ago

Hull

After my twist and go test I got on a 125 yamaha and within a year I took my big test. I went out and bought a 600 kawasaki immediatly. I'm certain I'd have written off anything bigger, I hit plenty of bends reciting 'the engine will keep it balanced, look where you want to go' in my head 😂

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By *teelhorseMan
27 weeks ago

andover

1996 Kawasaki ar50

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By *dh91Man
26 weeks ago

Middlesbrough

My first bike was a CBR 600f, I loved it. Stopped riding for quite a while and just bought a Z750 6 months ago. Can really recommend the z750. In the low rev range its tame as anything, but get it revving above 6 or 7 thousand rpm and its a different beast!

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By *unLoving2Couple
26 weeks ago

East Mids

I came back to biking after the kids grew up as I was a total hooligan.

I started on an old GS550e back in the 90s. It was an old bike then.

I moved onto faster bikes and into the Streetfighter scene and ended up with a tricked up bandit 12 with a turbo and also a few supermotards for years after.

That's when I realised that being on the back wheel or doing stopping was kinda daft since I had ned responsibilities.

Hence taking a break.

I then cam back to it and decided on big v-twin cruisers.

Throwing around a VN1600 Nomad with 16" ape hangers gave me a new respect and perspective of what the modern roads have to offer.

Im now back on the hooligan bikes with a KTM690 Duke but don't ride like a twat so much now.

My advice is get what you feel comfortable on.

Power on any modern bike is easily handle'able, as long as you respect and take time to get used to it and understand the road conditions.

My mate (also a fab'd) has been away from bikes too for about 5 years. His last bike was a Fazer 7 and he's just jumped straight back onto an MT09sp. Hes taking his time and loves it!

Its not the bike but the rider!

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By *ayKellyMan
26 weeks ago

Kinross

Suzuki AP50 age 16

Then LC250 at 17

Then LC350 after passing test

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By *xtrafun91Man
26 weeks ago

wigan

Suzuki sv650 the perfect starter bike I think enough power to have some fun but not stupid great for getting used to riding on the roads

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By *orthwestbikerMan
26 weeks ago

darwen

2005 aprilla sr50 (i was 16 at the time )

1998 zx6r when i passed 3 years a go

2021 z650 now its ace for around down

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By *ne.eyed.willyMan
26 weeks ago

Ammanford

First was a 76 Fs1e

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By *iker_Old_LadyCouple
26 weeks ago

Martinsville

Answer is Harley, decent tall handlebars, old school club style, and kick start, preferably hand shifting! I been riding 40 years

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

1984 a yammy fise with the pedals removed and moved to look like pegs

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"OK- based on your experience, or that of your biking buddies,what's the ideal first bike for a novice,after passing your test ?

Note: I'm not a young newbie, having ridden bikes in my early 20s,but never got round to taking my test..(pssst - don't tell Mr Plod )"

There are a lot of good middle weight suggestions here, I’ll throw in the CB650r for a new or recently second hand bike. They are great bikes and will enough scope to scare yourself for the first year of riding.

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By *otallysmoothMan
26 weeks ago

Telford

Lambrrtta li 150 was first,then moved on to a yamaha 125twin,bt had probs with it putting hole in 1 piston,found crank was broke.

Used to borrow younger brothers suzuki 250,great bike.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
23 weeks ago

Crawley Down

I went for a VFR400R, good enoigh up to about 120, but still easy on the wallet for insurance.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

great choice x

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By *r_firmwareMan
23 weeks ago

Luton

VFR750...mow Kawasaki z1000sx!! Still miss the VFR750! Would have been great to keep both!

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I just wish I could of kept everything 😪

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By *ddie1966Man
23 weeks ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

First bgi(ish) bike was a Moto Guzzi V50 (500cc). Rode it for 3 years at college. Lazy and reliable. A real work horse.

After passing my test I went for a big single. BMW F650 Funduro. Fun cruiser enduro type. Again, stupidly reliable and another workhorse. So good I've had two of them.

I now ride a Triumh Sprint ST1050.

Soo much fun and probably the best Sports Tourer ever made. Great top end, great torque, great riding position holds its own on twisties and 500 miles in a day is no problem. Oh, and because its a triple, great exhaust note too.

I would highly recommend one and superb value for money.

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

My first bike is a bmw k1300s. I went on he principle of go big or go home. It was a steep learning curve from a 125 to 1300 and first couple rides i was scared a fuck of the bike. It's all in your right hand....

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By *innsMan
22 weeks ago

Swansea

Love my 1994 vfr 750 but hard to get fairings for if you scratch them so I am fitting 98 vfr 800 fairing on currently but for a first bike I would not recomend the vfr they are amazing dont get me wrong but I would go with an sv for first one and an old naked model if you can. If you dont have full licence get a cg125 second hand grat little run about and would buy one again for commuting

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By *aw89Man
17 weeks ago

Ashton-under-Lyne

First bike yamaha yz50 and the day after I passed my direct access I part exed my cbr 125 for my first of 4 yamaha r1s a 99 model then a 04 then a 10 and finally a 15 plate

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By *ayKellyMan
17 weeks ago

Kinross


"First bike yamaha yz50 and the day after I passed my direct access I part exed my cbr 125 for my first of 4 yamaha r1s a 99 model then a 04 then a 10 and finally a 15 plate "

Soon be ready for a real bike

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By *oc2Man
17 weeks ago

Cardiff

Indian chief classic.

Harley-Davidson sports Glide.

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By *oShrinkingVioletWoman
17 weeks ago

the land of unicorns and fairytales

Mine was a fazer 600 I still have her

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By *oShrinkingVioletWoman
17 weeks ago

the land of unicorns and fairytales

So the top four out of the ones most folk I know have gone for, partly to do with costs, risks and maintenance

Fazer 600

Sv 650

Bandit 600

Cbr 600

Older models from around 2000 up to 2010

Once your confident something newer and or bigger

If money ain’t an option then go for whatever feels comfortable check out lots of different styles I. The dealerships

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By *arleycplWoman
16 weeks ago

Frodsham

I went from a 225 to a 535 Virago to a 750 virago and then to my 883 Sportster

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By *mooth tongue 4uMan
16 weeks ago

edinburgh

First bike was a bsa bantam scrambler

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By *ne.eyed.willyMan
16 weeks ago

Ammanford


"1984 a yammy fise with the pedals removed and moved to look like pegs"

Pedals were a killer .I changed mind for fold up pegs

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

All from yammy fizzes to now a Suzuki gsx650f and a pan European are the rides now

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By *eterleedsABCMan
16 weeks ago

glasgow

Cbr 600 , Mt07 , R7 , and the ninja 650 etc all decent first full bike that will make the next step up less daunting , I’ve ridden for 30 plus years and prefer the big 1000cc bikes but don’t rid it any faster than I would on a 600 ..

depends on your budget also but things like the enfields and cf moto are bloody good value

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By *4bimMan
16 weeks ago

Farnborough Hampshire

something dependable. reliable not to expensive to insurance and service.

honda cb 350s or cb500 hornet.

all season riding.

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