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A2 First Timer Motorbike.

  • 06-12-2013 9:20pm
    #1
    TheAlkaline
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭


    This question was asked probably loads of times already, but I would like to have it answered directly to my case.

    So I have never ridden a motorbike before, I am 18. 179cm and 73kg. Getting a motorbike was my long time dream and finally I have a chance to make it happen. On the 18th this month I am doing my A2 theory test which should be passed no problem and I have €1500 to spend on a motorbike.

    What motorbikes would you suggest me to look at? So far my favorite is Hornet 250, but it seems to be really rare to find it here for that money in good condition due to being import. I'm looking for a decent learners bike, I won't be going 120 km/h in town but I would like to have some decent supply of power under the throttle.

    Also according to the type of bike, Its pretty much anything as long as it fits A2 License. Thanks in advance! :)


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  • #2
    gipi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,026 ✭✭✭gipi


    Keep in mind that you can't sit your A2 test on a 250cc bike. It has to be a minimum of 395cc.


  • #3
    boom boom boom
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭boom boom boom


    Nearly sure I seen a hornet on done deal for 1300 quid. Looked in great nick for the price. Their a solid enough bike too it's what im driving plenty of power when needed and grand for city driving


  • #4
    TheAlkaline
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭TheAlkaline


    gipi wrote: »
    Keep in mind that you can't sit your A2 test on a 250cc bike. It has to be a minimum of 395cc.

    I won't be sitting A2 Test at the moment, I'm planning to be riding on A2 Provisional and if I decide to sit my full A2 I will rent a bike. :)

    Do you have any other suggestions about what motorcycle I could get?


  • #5
    Healy Rae Permit Holder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭Healy Rae Permit Holder


    Couldn't go too far wrong with a CBR 250.


  • #6
    TheAlkaline
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭TheAlkaline


    Healy Rae Permit Holder wrote: »
    Couldn't go too far wrong with a CBR 250.

    The old model? Would that be reliable to get?


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  • #7
    Healy Rae Permit Holder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭Healy Rae Permit Holder


    TheAlkaline wrote: »
    The old model? Would that be reliable to get?
    Say the MC19 and MC22 models, get an original one, imo the street fighters or ones with chinese fairings or resprays will be trashed, unless you are getting an absolute bargain, 1000 euros should get you a clean original example, it is a good time to be buying.


  • #8
    TheAlkaline
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭TheAlkaline


    Healy Rae Permit Holder wrote: »
    Say the MC19 and MC22 models, get an original one, imo the street fighters or ones with chinese fairings or resprays will be trashed, unless you are getting an absolute bargain, 1000 euros should get you a clean original example, it is a good time to be buying.

    Yeah, honestly I am not looking at CBR's because they would be trashed and they are fairly old at this stage. I would spend more time putting money into it than riding.


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