Want my first bike

swift220

Hi all, im 34 years old and want to get my first bike but this new licensing thing is confusing the **** out of me, so what i would like to know is what licence do i apply for and what power bike i can have first time like does it have to be 25kw or under.

Paulw

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91688318&postcount=758

There are a number of bike catagories. See above post with links to specific details.

Also, - http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/Motorcyclists/no-name-yet/

Roadcraft

Category 'A' Learner Permit.

After you complete your IBT training you can ride any bike you can get insured on. (no restrictions).

swift220

Roadcraft wrote: »

Category 'A' Learner Permit.

After you complete your IBT training you can ride any bike you can get insured on. (no restrictions).

Thanks roadcraft thats kinda what i wanted to hear, but i was thinking of starting off on something small like a ninja 250 or 300 (if i could get one) and i know i cant do my test on something that small so what cc bike would i have to get for the test

Roadcraft

swift220 wrote: »

Thanks roadcraft thats kinda what i wanted to hear, but i was thinking of starting off on something small like a ninja 250 or 300 (if i could get one) and i know i cant do my test on something that small so what cc bike would i have to get for the test

For category 'A' test:

Min 595cc, 50kw, 175kgs

swift220

Roadcraft wrote: »

For category 'A' test:

Min 595cc, 50kw, 175kgs

Well thats clears it up for me, like i could always just keep the ninja 250 for a year or so
and then get a 600 before the test or just do it on an instructors bike

chiplad

swift220 wrote: »

Thanks roadcraft thats kinda what i wanted to hear, but i was thinking of starting off on something small like a ninja 250 or 300 (if i could get one) and i know i cant do my test on something that small so what cc bike would i have to get for the test

Hi, I'm not certain but from what I've heard, insurance on Ninjas is pretty high, they're in a higher class than some more powerful bikes so make sure to check the insurance before you buy.

Pugzilla

chiplad wrote: »

Hi, I'm not certain but from what I've heard, insurance on Ninjas is pretty high, they're in a higher class than some more powerful bikes so make sure to check the insurance before you buy.

In the UK, it's in insurance group 9/17 so it shouldn't be a problem.

swift220

chiplad wrote: »

Hi, I'm not certain but from what I've heard, insurance on Ninjas is pretty high, they're in a higher class than some more powerful bikes so make sure to check the insurance before you buy.

I already got a quote from liberty for 4 hundred and something cant remember the exact price
and that was third party, so i think if i had the ibt done it would probably be cheaper again

Peanut2011

swift220 wrote: »

I already got a quote from liberty for 4 hundred and something cant remember the exact price
and that was third party, so i think if i had the ibt done it would probably be cheaper again

IBT is compulsory and the quote they give you takes that you already have that as you are otherwise not allowed to be on the public roads!

They are probably the only ones that would insure you at the start.

swift220

Thanks for the comments lads im alot clearer on the subject now