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New rider, 25, what will €2k realistically get me

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  • #2
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    i think the major stumbling block will be insurance as a first time rider, i'd check with a few companies before going any further


  • #3
    kaimera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,396 ✭✭✭✭kaimera


    imo, bit big.

    Nothing wrong with a 600 in itself as a starter, in fact to get your unrestricted A you need a bike of 600cc minimum.

    but not a proper sports bike like the gixxer or ninja r. Mad ted.


  • #4
    serious3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭serious3


    kaimera wrote: »
    imo, bit big.

    Nothing wrong with a 600 in itself as a starter, in fact to get your unrestricted A you need a bike of 600cc minimum.

    but not a proper sports bike like the gixxer or ninja r. Mad ted.

    kinda was hinting that meself but in a roundabout way!!!


  • #5
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭Wossack


    600cc+ sports bike do not a learner bike make imo

    http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Forums/655/1/Thread/Sportbikes-are-NOT-Beginner-Bikes
    .aspx


  • #6
    newtodub
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭newtodub


    How about a Bandit or a Hornet?


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  • #7
    M450
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭M450


    I got a Bandit 650 in March, first bike, same age, insurance wasn't too bad <800 and I'm absolutely loving it! Spent a bit more than 2k on it though (for an 06)


  • #8
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭Pique


    An SV650 is a great choice and handle restriction well.


  • #9
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    2k will get you decent gear, IBT and your insurance!

    Better get saving if you want a bike aswell!


  • #10
    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Stay away from those bikes you posted a link to. They are sportsbikes, which would cost too much to insure.
    Go for Bandit, Hornet, Fazer 600, SV650 etc.


  • #11
    brokenarms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭brokenarms


    A 600 single trail bike is a great bike to learn on . Loads of torque, and easy to insure compared to the sports bike market.


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  • #12
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    The R at the end of those will make your insurance go FAR FAR past where it would be at for a 600 that doesn't have an R on it. (in general)

    Read the article posted earlier.... all of it. It's a good and convincing read.


  • #13
    newtodub
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭newtodub


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    2k will get you decent gear, IBT and your insurance!

    Better get saving if you want a bike aswell!

    I'm not silly and have cash €2k is just for the bike :) I've €5k for this set aside.


  • #14
    newtodub
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭newtodub


    Fair comments all around, going to get my IBT done, guys gonna put me on 3 different bikes during the course, think I'll know at the end what works for me.

    Back to the bike in question, skip the first timer point, if it did suit then €2k a reasonable price for something that should be in fairly decent condition?


  • #15
    flyton5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭flyton5


    You're going to be restricted to 33bhp anyway so stick with a Bandit or Fazer. I have a restricted(waiting for the part to derestrict it since my two years are up) Bandit 600n and there's more than enough power starting out. It lets itself down with a lack of a screen but only on motorways. Great commuter bike but will give you a laugh on weekend spins too.


  • #16
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    flyton5 wrote: »
    You're going to be restricted to 33bhp anyway so stick with a Bandit or Fazer. I have a restricted(waiting for the part to derestrict it since my two years are up) Bandit 600n and there's more than enough power starting out. It lets itself down with a lack of a screen but only on motorways. Great commuter bike but will give you a laugh on weekend spins too.

    Hes 25, can he not go straight into unrestricted now with the rule changes?


  • #17
    flyton5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭flyton5


    Cuddlesworth wrote: »
    Hes 25, can he not go straight into unrestricted now with the rule changes?

    I never realised that. Probably because it didn't apply to me. I retract everything.

    Get a loan and buy a Triumph Street Triple R.


  • #18
    chrismon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭chrismon


    newtodub wrote: »
    So,

    been driving a car for a good 8 years so comfortable with the roads but totally new to motorbiking.

    Going for my IBT soon so want to get a set of wheels.

    Seems 600cc is the right power to go for from what I've been told and now like t consider what bike.

    I've seen some real nice sporty bikes for 2k on adverts.

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/suzuki/other-suzuki/mint-gsxr600-k1/3412933
    http://www.adverts.ie/car/kawasaki/other-kawasaki/kawasaki-ninja-600r/3755013

    Are they too big of a bike for me, are they too old and knackered or a good chance they'll be alright.


    Suggestions welcome

    From the gsxr ad.
    Fast bike certainly not for first timer.

    Get a bandit/fazer/hornet or something similar.
    Much easier to drive starting off and will have plenty of pull to get you going!
    Less expensive to fix if you drop it as well.;)


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