Begginer Motorcyclist queries

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Hello im a beginner motorcyclist and i wanted to know if anyone out there could help me with a few queries i have.

I wanted to ask if im restricted to a 125cc motorbike or can i get a motorbike with a larger cc engine but have it restricted.

I also wanted to know if having a restricted engine has any bearing on the price of insurance if the bikes engine is bigger than a 125 but restricted.

And finally i wanted to ask if anyone could recommend some good types of motorbike cruiser style for a beginner as i have been looking at a 125 yamaha dragstar and a Suzuki Marauder.

I would appreciate any help or suggestions.
Thanks

seanybiker

there are two provisional licences. One limits you to 125cc the other limits you to 33bhp.
I never heard of anyone restricting a bike to 125 to be honest. You can restrict bigger bikes to 33bhp alright. Only factory restrictions can bring insurance premium down afaik.
Started off on a marauder 125 meself. Loved that bike. Simple to work on. Never had any problems with it at all.

guil

ya could get any cc bike once its restricted
akaik aon are the only ones that take restriction into account, it has to be factory restricted though,
most 250 cruisers if not all of them would be under 33bhp, i started on a marauder 250 myself and found it really easy to learn on

Gears of War

Cheers thanks for all the info. im new to this so i wasnt sure.:)

guil

never mind, thought ya didnt have the licence

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Oh rite sorry about that. i meant that i have passed the theory test and am applying for the provisional license.

guil

oh right just make sure ya tick a if ur over 18

KamiKazi

Yeah get A not A1 as this will allow you to drive bigger bikes later, A1 will always be a max of 125cc.

MrJoeSoap

It is probably also worth noting that when you go to do your full-licence test (for the A licence), you have to do it on a bike of over 150cc.

Georgey Burgess

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

It is probably also worth noting that when you go to do your full-licence test (for the A licence), you have to do it on a bike of over 150cc.

good point. You don't need to buy a bike over 150cc although it would help doing the test on the bike you are familiar with.

I started on 125cc vespa and then hired a 250cc for the test and passed first time. The vespa has handlebar gears and the 250cc had foot gears but a couple of lessons and I was used to it. My point being is that there are options if you want to start on a smaller bike. This is the safer option for a beginner.

If you've ridden bikes a bit and are a bit more confident then by all means go slightly bigger. Once you've got your test you'll be immediately out looking for a bigger machine!!

I had a suzuki marauder 125 and a dragstar 125. I would recommend the dragstar every time. Much better build quality,more comfortable, it looks much better than the suzuki and it's a v-twin. Can't go wrong with them really.

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Thanks to everyone for all the info. really appreciate it