questions from an amateur

[andy4200]

I was hoping for a few opinions/ideas if any of you guys have the time.

I've had a bike craving for many years but I keep putting it off by buying faster cars. Every year though the craving comes back even worse.

So..... I'm looking at doing the DAS course and getting me a bike

Seeing as I have no NCB and no years experience a VFR400 (NC30) seems sensible insurance wise (250 ish TPFT) and easily half the quote of GSXR400 and any 600 bikes.

Is this a decent choice for a couple of years till I get some NCB, and then a Duke, or are there any others that might be worth looking at.

I've got to keep costs down otherwise I'll have to tell the girlfriend what I'm planning

Thanks
Andy

[brumster]

Absolutely. I think sports 400s are a great choice for a new rider just starting out - you learn so much on them.

So much so that I went ZXR400 -> SV650S and then, on Saturday, picked up my new baby... :-D



I know it's not an VFR exactly, but there's not a massive amount of difference and I'm sure the RVF rides fairly similar to the VFR. To be honest, any sports 400 is going to be an absolute hoot. Plus their handling in general means you've got more than enough grip and handling in reserve for those "heart in the mouth" moments.

I think your idea if very sensible, mate. I'd recommend it fully - 400 for 12 months, then move up to what you fancy. You might even like it so much you stay with it ;-) mind you the backache gets to you after a while ;-) !!

Have fun; be safe..

>> Edited by brumster on Sunday 16th May 10:04

>> Edited by brumster on Sunday 16th May 10:07

[juk]

This is what you want!


www.pistonheads.com/sales/detail.asp?i=19385&s=138