Confused Newbie.

[chris_w666]

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[dern]

Do the CBT and if you like that and you're a nervous type (I was) get some DAS training and don't try and rush it as it'll help your confidence. A bigger bike is easier to hold your own on (so to speak).

[Graham]

Do the CBT, that will give you a feel for bike... after 10 mins back on a bike I was happy I wanted to do it...


Then go out and do the DAS and buy whatever you fancy... even after driving a car for that amount of time there is so much to learn, and ok you'll pick it up on a 125 with L-plates but imho your better off getting some instruction at that time and then taking your test proper... If your going to get instruction you may as well do it on a proper bike...

a restricted 125 is both slow enough and fast enough to get you into trouble... even if you dont want a big bike ( 600+ still seems like a big bike to me) a 250 has enough power to play with but you cant ride one without a full licence.. you dont have to buy and R1 if you do the das..

Cheers

G

500 miles of biking and counting :-)

[hiccy]

Definitely get the CBT done ASAP: this is a great way to give you a feel for bikes and biking without requiring too much financial commitment on your part; let's face it, we can easily spend £100 on experience days, so think of it in those terms and if you don't pursue it at least you can say you tried it.

You will love it though, so we really want you to get through the CBT and onto the rest of your training as quickly as possible: the test changes as of 29th September and it's going to become much more costly to get a licence from then onwards. The schools are obviously very busy this summer, so get that CBT booked NOW!

The advantage of DAS is that it allows you to get a bike that you want, even if you are getting something cheap and relatively easy going to begin with. At least you have the option to grow at your own pace. I guess the new Kawasaki 250 would make a good choice for a first bike and you could ride that on a restricted licence. I reckon your best first bike is the one you want though. I'm not sure how the new test procedures affect restricted licences.

As others said you'll have loads to learn after you've passed, but with 11 years of driving under your belt at least you have some road sense about you.