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Bike Advice for a new rider

  • 10-03-2012 7:08pm
    #1
    wheee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hey all,

    Was hoping to get some advice on which bikes would be suitable for a learner. Most of my riding would be commuting from Ringsend up to Santry and back. I've never ridden a bike before, but I'm currently thinking about going for something around the 250cc range, so I get the full A license when I go for my test.

    Ive been looking at the Honda CBR250, which is a nice looking bike and seem comfortable. The problem that I see with it is that it cant take a back box. Are there alternatives for a box that would suit commuting? Ive seen bags that you can put on the pillion seat but I travel with my camera gear all the time and I amnt sure how much space a bag would give me or how much protection itd give. Id be taking a camera, change of clothes and a few bits and pieces with me every day.

    I also like the ninja 250 but it has the same problem of luggage and is abit out of my price range & the hyosung 250 that I just wasn't as comfy with. Can anyone recommend some good bikes to look into that would be good for a learner, not too expensive, but has good options for luggage?

    Thanx!!


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  • #2
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    2 potential things to consider : sports bikes and luggage don't really go, and sports bikes and cheap doesn't really go.
    Have you called for an insurance quote for any of these bikes?
    For commuting luggage i use a tank bag.


  • #3
    NJS007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭NJS007


    wheee wrote: »
    Hey all,

    Was hoping to get some advice on which bikes would be suitable for a learner. Most of my riding would be commuting from Ringsend up to Santry and back. I've never ridden a bike before, but I'm currently thinking about going for something around the 250cc range, so I get the full A license when I go for my test.

    Ive been looking at the Honda CBR250, which is a nice looking bike and seem comfortable. The problem that I see with it is that it cant take a back box. Are there alternatives for a box that would suit commuting? Ive seen bags that you can put on the pillion seat but I travel with my camera gear all the time and I amnt sure how much space a bag would give me or how much protection itd give. Id be taking a camera, change of clothes and a few bits and pieces with me every day.

    I also like the ninja 250 but it has the same problem of luggage and is abit out of my price range & the hyosung 250 that I just wasn't as comfy with. Can anyone recommend some good bikes to look into that would be good for a learner, not too expensive, but has good options for luggage?

    Thanx!!

    I bought a hyosung gv650 from the uk in april 2010 for €2500, list price in ireland at the time was €6000. I got the bike as I wanted something that had the poke when needed so I got a restrictor fitted and I would not even notice the difference.

    I would buy something bigger rather than smaller as you will no doubt enjoy a.bigger bike.. I bought mine on ebay and picked it up in london... Great deal so have a look there as well.... I would not choose a smaller bike to start... But enjoy and avail of the free parking as well :)


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