First Bike - CBR500R vs Ninja 300ABS what else?
Discussion
Looking to get my first bike, I have been on a 125cc scooter for the last year and will soon be on my full licence, which means I can ride anything.
Supersports are out as I want a commuter (10miles round trip) so fairly upright and easy to ride.
I will be looking at used from 2012 onwards.
Anyone got any recommendations or thoughts on a Honda CBR500R or Ninja 300 ABS, (ninja 650 is out of budget). Based in Sydney so would like to be able to take it out for some rides in the hills too.
Supersports are out as I want a commuter (10miles round trip) so fairly upright and easy to ride.
I will be looking at used from 2012 onwards.
Anyone got any recommendations or thoughts on a Honda CBR500R or Ninja 300 ABS, (ninja 650 is out of budget). Based in Sydney so would like to be able to take it out for some rides in the hills too.
My Ex had a 500R - whilst it's a very nice bike, I think you'll find it a little bit limiting if you want to really get into your biking. She loved it and it was very light and quite girly.
I'd save up more - or buy something a little older and get a 600, something a little less 'learner friendly' orientated..
I'd save up more - or buy something a little older and get a 600, something a little less 'learner friendly' orientated..
As you're in Aus are you limited to LAMS bikes? Equivalent of our A2 licence.
The CB400 VTEC super revo is one of the best LAMS bikes, 50ish bhp, ABS on the current ones. I have a jap import 2001 model and it's an awesome little bike. I believe you can still buy them new over there.
If you can ride anything, get something with more than 50bhp, you'll very soon get used to the power. I've had the CB400 for a year and a half, done 15k roughly and find myself at full throttle in most gears apart from 1st a lot of the time. Something with 100ish bhp would be perfect.
The CB400 VTEC super revo is one of the best LAMS bikes, 50ish bhp, ABS on the current ones. I have a jap import 2001 model and it's an awesome little bike. I believe you can still buy them new over there.
If you can ride anything, get something with more than 50bhp, you'll very soon get used to the power. I've had the CB400 for a year and a half, done 15k roughly and find myself at full throttle in most gears apart from 1st a lot of the time. Something with 100ish bhp would be perfect.
Edited by Tall_Paul on Friday 3rd June 10:57
Yamaha R3 - sports bike look but with a pretty upright position and a nice engine. Probably the best of the lightweight small cc sports bikes currently with the benefit of a sensible riding position and meant to be great fun. Also appears to be well put together, unlike the KTM Duke/RC390's!
trickywoo said:
I'd go for a z750. No need to get hung up on the age of bikes if they are well maintained.
I rode around on a 2011 Z750 for 5000 miles and compared to my GSX-R K7 (which was in for repairs) it was great. I commuted around 50 miles a day, it was decent on fuel, benign on handling generally no stress. A bit heavy at standstill and nothing to shout home about, but very competent and much more grunt than an ER6/SV650.They are fairly cheap these days and also bulletproof.
Tall_Paul said:
As you're in Aus are you limited to LAMS bikes? Equivalent of our A2 licence.
The CB400 VTEC super revo is one of the best LAMS bikes, 50ish bhp, ABS on the current ones. I have a jap import 2001 model and it's an awesome little bike. I believe you can still buy them new over there.
If you can ride anything, get something with more than 50bhp, you'll very soon get used to the power. I've had the CB400 for a year and a half, done 15k roughly and find myself at full throttle in most gears apart from 1st a lot of the time. Something with 100ish bhp would be perfect.
Not LAMS, I will be on the equivalent of a UK A licence so no power restrictions.The CB400 VTEC super revo is one of the best LAMS bikes, 50ish bhp, ABS on the current ones. I have a jap import 2001 model and it's an awesome little bike. I believe you can still buy them new over there.
If you can ride anything, get something with more than 50bhp, you'll very soon get used to the power. I've had the CB400 for a year and a half, done 15k roughly and find myself at full throttle in most gears apart from 1st a lot of the time. Something with 100ish bhp would be perfect.
Edited by Tall_Paul on Friday 3rd June 10:57
It will be my first bike coming from a scooter, im 35 so not going to be stupid but worried about hoping straight on something too powerful and difficult to ride?
Also dont want to be buying something else in 6 months if I do find it too slow, hence the CBR500 as a compromise?
wilbo83 said:
How about a Yamaha XJ6 (FZ6R in US, so not sure what it is called in Oz)? Great first big bike, very smooth, it has a detuned old R6 engine. Can be had naked, half faired or full faired.
Good suggestion, this looks goodhttp://www.bikesales.com.au/dealer/OAG-AD-5658258/...
MudwiG said:
Not LAMS, I will be on the equivalent of a UK A licence so no power restrictions.
It will be my first bike coming from a scooter, im 35 so not going to be stupid but worried about hoping straight on something too powerful and difficult to ride?
Also dont want to be buying something else in 6 months if I do find it too slow, hence the CBR500 as a compromise?
Unfortunately you will probably find the 500 too slow. I ended up getting a second faster bike for the fun, keeping the 500 for commuting duties.It will be my first bike coming from a scooter, im 35 so not going to be stupid but worried about hoping straight on something too powerful and difficult to ride?
Also dont want to be buying something else in 6 months if I do find it too slow, hence the CBR500 as a compromise?
If you just want a capable commuter then the 500 is fine, otherwise you will need something bigger.
MudwiG said:
trickywoo said:
Is that a typo and should read 100 miles?
Not a typo, its a short commute over the bridge into the city, so no need for anything too big, would want it to be fun for the weekends thoughGassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff