Yamaha Virago

brianblaze

Okay, so I'm thinking of getting a bike...

Cruiser, 125cc, possibly a Virago... I've seen one online for e1000 and it's in pretty near perfect condition and taxed until 4/12. I'll be on a provisional license and will book in for the IBT obviously too, but, is the Virago a good choice and is that a good price? Seems to have very low mileage too, 00 reg. I'll just be using the bike as an alternative to buses really, and maybe the odd runaaround to Carlow, but not sure of teh range of the bike...

I leave myself at the mercy of your experience, and also, Message Board trolling.

Cheers!

Paparazzo

Would you go for a 250cc? Those 125cc cruisers are very slow. The 250's are a much better job.

l.m

Hi
I was looking for a 125 Virago too and ended up with a Dragstar . I love it and spend every day I can on it. If you can consider a 250cc but a 125cc is good too. The yamaha Virago is similar to the Yamaha Dragstar. They are very nice bikes and recommended starter cruisers.

Dirk Gently

agree with above, go for a 250. a few weeks on the 125 and you'll be kicking yourself you didn't go a bit bigger. next size up (535) will be too big and needs restricting for provo licence. 250 has a nice bit of poke and should keep you happy for a while.

would also recommend the dragstar 250 as previous poster. Started on a 250 dragstar myself, great little bike starting out on.

brianblaze

Dirk Gently wrote: »

agree with above, go for a 250. a few weeks on the 125 and you'll be kicking yourself you didn't go a bit bigger. next size up (535) will be too big and needs restricting for provo licence. 250 has a nice bit of poke and should keep you happy for a while.

would also recommend the dragstar 250 as previous poster. Started on a 250 dragstar myself, great little bike starting out on.

Pretty sure the provo license restricts to 125 cc.... :mad:

brian plank

brianblaze wrote: »

I'll just be using the bike as an alternative to buses really, and maybe the odd runaaround to Carlow, but not sure of teh range of the bike...

for around town a 125 would be fine but if your planning on doing anything else get a 250. 125 cruisers are too slow for main roads.

dazed+confused

125cc cruisers are heavy, slow, rustbuckets. The Varadero 125 is a much better commuter and you can put a Givi box on the back to keep your helmet and gloves in while your in work or the shops.

BrokenArrows

dazed+confused wrote: »

125cc cruisers are heavy, slow, rustbuckets. The Varadero 125 is a much better commuter and you can put a Givi box on the back to keep your helmet and gloves in while your in work or the shops.

I agree. Have a varadero for 2 weeks now and loving it. Happily cruises at 60mph, gets to 70 eventually if needed.

brianblaze

Paparazzo wrote: »

Would you go for a 250cc? Those 125cc cruisers are very slow. The 250's are a much better job.

So on an A1 provisional, can I drive a 250cc? On the Citizens Information site it says up to 125cc, but also says 25kw? Je suis confused....

Jackasaurus rex

Are you under 18? If your older you should get an A provisional. It'll allow you a better range of bikes

brianblaze

Jackasaurus rex wrote: »

Are you under 18? If your older you should get an A provisional. It'll allow you a better range of bikes

I'm 27, doing the theory on Saturday... I just clicked 'mopeds and motorcycles.' Ahhh crap, did I mess up?

gipi

I think it's the same theory test, just remember to tick the A category when you apply for the learner's permit.

Dirk Gently

brianblaze wrote: »

I'm 27, doing the theory on Saturday... I just clicked 'mopeds and motorcycles.' Ahhh crap, did I mess up?

no it's the same test, just make sure you apply for A, not A1.
You'll be restricted based on a power to weight ratio. You seem to be looking at cruisers which are generally heavy so you will have a decent choice of bikes / cc's to choose from.

Jackasaurus rex

It'll be grand. I cocked it up when i sent off for my provisional and said A1. When I got it I realised and they sorted it because the theory test is the same. So just tick A on the application form when you're filling it out in the motortax office