New bike- any suggestions?

AgileMyth

So I passed my test last week and think I might celebrate by upgrading from my 125. I'm open to any kind of bike, no preference for any style. Mostly used for my short commute but the occasional longer trip (Sligo-Galway).

I have 3 years no claims. I'm only 20 though so that probably rules some bikes out. Any recomendations? 3-4k budget inc. insurance.

KamiKazi

SV650, because they sound awesome and are great fun in the twisties.

Yes I'm biased

AgileMyth

KamiKazi wrote: »

SV650, because they sound awesome and are great fun in the twisties.

Yes I'm biased

Yeah its being seriously considered. Still not sure if it'll come in on budget with insurance costing what it does at my age but I'll keep an eye out for a bargain.

I'll admit to jealously admiring the pics of your one:) Lovely machine

Cuddlesworth

TBH, i'd look at any 600cc/650cc outside of a sports model. Only because the insurance on the sports will be insane. So Hornets, Er6's, Bandits, SV650's etc. There are tons out there, with different styling.

AgileMyth

I'm currently without a phone, any rough estimates on insurance costs? I'll ring around in the next few days when I can anyways.

Del2005

AgileMyth wrote: »

I'm currently without a phone, any rough estimates on insurance costs? I'll ring around in the next few days when I can anyways.

Too many variables and random numbers to guess. Quinn's website will give you a rough price.

KamiKazi

You'll get a nice curvy SV for €2k no problem.

AgileMyth

Del2005 wrote: »

Too many variables and random numbers to guess. Quinn's website will give you a rough price.

Nah tried the website but they can't give me an online quote for anything much bigger than what I'm on. I'll have to wait a few days and see I suppose.

SV stays top of the list for now...if I can insure one:rolleyes:.

KamiKazi

Full or provisional license?

AgileMyth

Full.

KamiKazi

AgileMyth wrote: »

Full.

No idea why they won't quote you then.

Idleater

KamiKazi wrote: »

You'll get a nice curvy SV for €2k no problem.

Or go for a nicer pointy! For not a whole lot more

:P

AgileMyth

Mystery solved. Quinn won't insure me on an SV650 until I'm 21. So I guess I have some time to save some money. Won't bother upgrading to a 250 in the meantime.

KamiKazi

AgileMyth wrote: »

Mystery solved. Quinn won't insure me on an SV650 until I'm 21. So I guess I have some time to save some money. Won't bother upgrading to a 250 in the meantime.

They can't discriminate on age. If you get letters of refusal from Quinn, Aon & Carole Nash the ombudsman will force Quinn to insure you.

It won't be cheap though...

AgileMyth

KamiKazi wrote: »

They can't discriminate on age. If you get letters of refusal from Quinn, Aon & Carole Nash the ombudsman will force Quinn to insure you.

It won't be cheap though...

Yeah I'm aware of that but they'd be able to quote me whatever they like. Next year it should only be around €300. I'll just wait it out.

Alkers

From experience with Quinn you'll notice a massive decrease in your insurance once you turn 21. My (then moped insurance) went from €750 being 20 to around €300 when I turned 21. Now insured on a Hornet 250 for €340 waiting for my restriction to end!

copeyhagen

just got a cbr 250 there myself few weeks ago.

if i was you i would go for a hornet 650.

or an xt660

personally im gonna either egt a hornet or a supermoto when i pass my test.

AgileMyth

Simona1986 wrote: »

From experience with Quinn you'll notice a massive decrease in your insurance once you turn 21. My (then moped insurance) went from €750 being 20 to around €300 when I turned 21. Now insured on a Hornet 250 for €340 waiting for my restriction to end!

I'd say that was more down to your no claims bonus. I payed 300ish this year on the 125.