Classic CBR 600 as first bike?

[Stu-nph26]

V1nce Fox said:

Congrats dude.

Both are excellent bikes but I will leave you with this: I just went out and started Mrs. Vince's bike up after it standing unused in the garage for a year. First time, no issues.

Cheers mate. That’s good to know is it for sale?!

I’m leaning towards the CB1000r+ for £99 a month if I’m honest but maybe that’s a bit mad

[Lazermilk]

Stu-nph26 said:

Lazermilk said:

Congrats, its a nice feeling passing the test!

Enjoy the bike shopping

Thanks man it’s a great feeling. I’ve no idea what I’m looking for just yet but the CB1000R is calling my name for £99 a month.

Dont recall if it was mentioned already but I would recommend looking into the Yamaha MT-07, would be a great starter bike I reckon, I test drove one recently and will likely get one as my next bike now. The engine is nice and has enough power to have fun but not too much that you are instantly going silly speeds without realising!

Just felt a really nice bike to ride and all reviews seem to agree, although saying that I did get a CRB600rr Hannspree as my first bike after passing my test and loved it!

[Stu-nph26]

Lazermilk said:

Stu-nph26 said:

Lazermilk said:

Congrats, its a nice feeling passing the test!

Enjoy the bike shopping

Thanks man it’s a great feeling. I’ve no idea what I’m looking for just yet but the CB1000R is calling my name for £99 a month.

Dont recall if it was mentioned already but I would recommend looking into the Yamaha MT-07, would be a great starter bike I reckon, I test drove one recently and will likely get one as my next bike now. The engine is nice and has enough power to have fun but not too much that you are instantly going silly speeds without realising!

Just felt a really nice bike to ride and all reviews seem to agree, although saying that I did get a CRB600rr Hannspree as my first bike after passing my test and loved it!

Good shout there was one at the test centre today actually that and a couple of SV650. A new MT-07 is £1200 and £75 a month at 4.9% APR. can’t you haggle with bike dealer like cars or not?

[Ilovejapcrap]

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

[Stu-nph26]

Ilovejapcrap said:

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

Good advice mate thanks for sharing I’ve dropped you a PM I’d be interested in more info I could be interested.

[V1nce Fox]

Ilovejapcrap said:

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

I'd second this. Getting into debt on a very fragile depreciating asset for your first bike might not be the best idea. You can get some phenomenal stuff out there second hand for very reasonable money. Remember, the sort of bikes you're interested in don't necessarily have as hard a life as the average car.

[Stu-nph26]

V1nce Fox said:

Ilovejapcrap said:

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

I'd second this. Getting into debt on a very fragile depreciating asset for your first bike might not be the best idea. You can get some phenomenal stuff out there second hand for very reasonable money. Remember, the sort of bikes you're interested in don't necessarily have as hard a life as the average car.

My only concern going down this path is finding a decent example. I know very little about bikes, can’t really test ride one to know if it’s a decent example or not so I’m a little exposed in the second hand market

[V1nce Fox]

Stu-nph26 said:

My only concern going down this path is finding a decent example. I know very little about bikes, can’t really test ride one to know if it’s a decent example or not so I’m a little exposed in the second hand market

That's a fair comment. Whereabouts are you based dude?

[Stu-nph26]

V1nce Fox said:

Stu-nph26 said:

My only concern going down this path is finding a decent example. I know very little about bikes, can’t really test ride one to know if it’s a decent example or not so I’m a little exposed in the second hand market

That's a fair comment. Whereabouts are you based dude?

I’m up in the north east mate.

[Stu-nph26]

Went to see a CBR600F 02 reg with 41 thousand miles on the clock. Bike looked great but the owner put me off youngish lad who’s tweaked with the bike, some kind or remap, carbon race can, race stickers allover it. Very little service history but it was cheap at £1,600. This has made me very confident I have no idea what I’m looking for so I’m going to ask one of the lads at the riding school to come and have a look with me when I find a bike I’m keen on.

I did sit on the bike for 6 minutes and noticed how much more leaned over it is, I think I’ll need to ride one before I’ll know if it’s for me or not.

[Ilovejapcrap]

Stu-nph26 said:

V1nce Fox said:

Ilovejapcrap said:

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

I'd second this. Getting into debt on a very fragile depreciating asset for your first bike might not be the best idea. You can get some phenomenal stuff out there second hand for very reasonable money. Remember, the sort of bikes you're interested in don't necessarily have as hard a life as the average car.

My only concern going down this path is finding a decent example. I know very little about bikes, can’t really test ride one to know if it’s a decent example or not so I’m a little exposed in the second hand market

1.Most bikes are owned by men in at least high 20’s
2.You find most motorcycle riders have a understanding of mechanics
3.Unless comes across as a nail you’d be unlucky to get a mechanically crap bike expesially if Japanese
4. With regards MOT test on cars they are a bit meh as plastic cover etc can’t be removed to check stuff, however on a motorcycle it’s much easier for a mechanic to check most bearings etc for wear and look at condition of frame.

Honestly a lot of nice bikes are available for 2 - 3 k and I mean really nice. Next to no depreciation, I’d just go and view some and get an idea.

[Stu-nph26]

Ilovejapcrap said:

Stu-nph26 said:

V1nce Fox said:

Ilovejapcrap said:

OP due to varies reasons I’m selling my current cbr600, not trying to sell it to you as think it’s out of your budget. O can’t help but think how much you get for the money.

I’ve had it 4 yrs and it’s never missed a beat looks good and can be ridden by a novice or a pro and be happy. I’d seriously look at getting a loan between 2 - 3k and look at stuff in that range pref with as many bits like luggage etc as possible. I bet you’d be surprised how much of a clean bike you can find and have very little debt. A lot have done nothing mileage wise for what they could do in reality. Yeah may be a little more to insure at first but that will drop yr on yr.

Jumping in to a brand new one is not the path I’d take when you can get some great stuff and have little debt whilst you start out and see if you like biking.

Just my 2p worth

I'd second this. Getting into debt on a very fragile depreciating asset for your first bike might not be the best idea. You can get some phenomenal stuff out there second hand for very reasonable money. Remember, the sort of bikes you're interested in don't necessarily have as hard a life as the average car.

My only concern going down this path is finding a decent example. I know very little about bikes, can’t really test ride one to know if it’s a decent example or not so I’m a little exposed in the second hand market

1.Most bikes are owned by men in at least high 20’s
2.You find most motorcycle riders have a understanding of mechanics
3.Unless comes across as a nail you’d be unlucky to get a mechanically crap bike expesially if Japanese
4. With regards MOT test on cars they are a bit meh as plastic cover etc can’t be removed to check stuff, however on a motorcycle it’s much easier for a mechanic to check most bearings etc for wear and look at condition of frame.

Honestly a lot of nice bikes are available for 2 - 3 k and I mean really nice. Next to no depreciation, I’d just go and view some and get an idea.

Thanks mate will do I also noticed on a 2k bike I can get 3rd party f&t which is around £2-£300 so that makes things easier for me

[V1nce Fox]

Stu-nph26 said:

I’m up in the north east mate.

Ah sorry, I'm on south coast. Perhaps someone nearer could help look stuff over with/for you?

[Stu-nph26]

V1nce Fox said:

Ah sorry, I'm on south coast. Perhaps someone nearer could help look stuff over with/for you?

Couldn't really be further away ha. Appreciate the offer though

[Lazermilk]

Stu-nph26 said:

V1nce Fox said:

Ah sorry, I'm on south coast. Perhaps someone nearer could help look stuff over with/for you?

Couldn't really be further away ha. Appreciate the offer though

Well I’m in austria

Good luck with the search whatever you decide on anyway! Always fun choosing a new bike and more so when it’s the first!

[Stu-nph26]

Lazermilk said:

Stu-nph26 said:

V1nce Fox said:

Ah sorry, I'm on south coast. Perhaps someone nearer could help look stuff over with/for you?

Couldn't really be further away ha. Appreciate the offer though

Well I’m in austria

Good luck with the search whatever you decide on anyway! Always fun choosing a new bike and more so when it’s the first!

Haha ok you win. I’m very excited but think I may be best to wait before I buy a bike as my test isn’t until the 6th September which was the next available date.

[Stu-nph26]

Off to see this today still think it might be better to wait but this is available for £1100 with a 12 month MOT. The Ebay listening has finished but you can still view the original item

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

[V1nce Fox]

Stu-nph26 said:

Off to see this today still think it might be better to wait but this is available for £1100 with a 12 month MOT. The Ebay listening has finished but you can still view the original item

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

It's not for sale anymore. Did the OP buy it?

[Stu-nph26]

V1nce Fox said:

It's not for sale anymore. Did the OP buy it?

The ebay auction had already ended I've sort of bought it for £1100 subject to a inspection by my cousin (who I forgot was into bikes) and the owner putting a 12 month MOT on it. The bike seemed pretty original which is what I wanted, it's been dropped at some point with a scuff on the faring and the exhaust, very little service history but started first time from cold (not moved for over 2 weeks according to the owner). It looked pretty good to me and the guy seemed very genuine.

I need to do a hpi check too then hopefully the current owner is dropping it off at my address next weekend with 12 months MOT. Insurance 3rd party fire and theft is £220 with breakdown cover which is a bargain.

[V1nce Fox]

Stu-nph26 said:

The ebay auction had already ended I've sort of bought it for £1100 subject to a inspection by my cousin (who I forgot was into bikes) and the owner putting a 12 month MOT on it. The bike seemed pretty original which is what I wanted, it's been dropped at some point with a scuff on the faring and the exhaust, very little service history but started first time from cold (not moved for over 2 weeks according to the owner). It looked pretty good to me and the guy seemed very genuine.

I need to do a hpi check too then hopefully the current owner is dropping it off at my address next weekend with 12 months MOT. Insurance 3rd party fire and theft is £220 with breakdown cover which is a bargain.

That's awesome, congrats dude! Keep us posted.

The CBR600 is a bike a rider could potentially never outgrow. They're brilliant machines.