First bike suggestions

[colin86]

Morning all am looking for suggestions on what first bike to get ? I know this has been a common thread and have looked through old posts . Passed my mod 1 on Monday and got mod 2 booked for next month so thought perfect time to start looking .

Thanks

Edited by colin86 on Thursday 21st June 09:11

[Jazoli]

It might help if you gave an idea of your budget, and what type of bike you like and what size engine, otherwise everyone will just recommend everything

Whats Ano?

[Moulder]

A 1925 Rudge Four.

A big improvement on the earlier Rudge Multigear, it has a relatively low seat height, is unfaired so will be less costly if you drop it, is not too powerful for a beginner, and is ideal if you just want to ride it for an hour or so on a sunny Sunday morning.

It is also not too complicated if you want to do some of the servicing/maintenance yourself.

Perhaps a contentious choice, and one I am happy to revise if you are happy to provide a few more details, e.g. what you will be using your bike for.

[colin86]

Thanks for the reply a plan to use the bike for good weather ride outs really . Got a budget of about £5k for a bike . A like the street triple but open to suggestions

Edited by colin86 on Thursday 21st June 09:12

[colin86]

Anyone else got suggestions??

[Weso]

The usual stuff. SV650 MT07 CB650F GSXF750 etc. etc.
At the end of the day, you've got to decide which style of bike you like, ride a few, see which engine configuration you like, which one fits you best and make your own mind up, as you've got to ride it.
Wes

[Zarco]

R1

[Ryan-nunm9]

You need to get out test riding mate.

As above, some people love V twins so the Suzuki SV’s are a place to start. Others aren’t so keen so it’s Bandit/fazer territory.

With out looking at prices £5k should get you an older but decent condition sports 600 - CBR600RR, GSXR600, ZX6 etc.

All depends on what you want and want to pay for insurance.

Do some shopping around for insurance. My 5 year old BMW K1300R was a fair wack cheaper to insure than a 10 year old Suzuki Bandit 1250 at half the value of the Beemer.