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Scooter or motorcycle

  • 24-11-2014 11:52pm
    #1
    dean16
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi all just wondering what would be better I'm going to be starting of driving.I'm 16 and thinking about either getting a moped or a 80cc motorcycle just would like to know which would be better for starting out.


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  • #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Since a moped can't exceed 45km/h unless you're living in a large city I'd get the biggest bike you can insure


  • #3
    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭braddun


    you cant meet girls on a moped


  • #4
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    Varadero 125.
    A very big bike despite being only a 125.


  • #5
    dean16
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭dean16


    Don't think Id be meeting any girls on a nsr 80 either haha.insurance for the bike is going to cost me in and around 1500e so that's the the only reason I was going to get a moped.


  • #6
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭lostboy75


    have to plus the Varadero 125, loved mine when i had it, and i wasnt even restricted to a 125 bike at the time. just got the option to buy one at a good price and went with it.
    that said its all about what style of bike your interested in really.


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  • #7
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    Look into Yamaha TDR 125. They are pretty cheap to insure at least they used to be.


  • #8
    dean16
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭dean16


    Wouldn't be able to get a varedero over the power to weight ratio.and a 125 is in and around 2250 for me to insure with me age


  • #9
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    If you wait until you're 18 you can get the A2 licence. Won't have to do your driving test twice to get the Full A licence unlike with A1.


  • #10
    dean16
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭dean16


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    If you wait until you're 18 you can get the A2 licence. Won't have to do your driving test twice to get the Full A licence unlike with A1.



    I don't mind doing the test twice its just the insurance that's killing me


  • #11
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    Honda MSX125


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  • #12
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭lostboy75


    Or motoped...
    Downhill bike with a 50cc motor!
    www.motoped-choose-your-adventure.com
    damn that link doesn't seem to work, on phone and not sure how to fix it, but do Google it


  • #13
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    lostboy75 wrote: »
    Or motoped...
    Downhill bike with a 50cc motor!
    The Black Ops edition is mental...LOL


  • #14
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    Amother vote for the Varadero


  • #15
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭lostboy75


    absolutely! everyone needs access to knives and a crossbow when in around town. would greatly simplify commuting


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