Getting around at uni...

jakejacob0

jakejacob0

jakejacob0

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So,

Next year will be my second year at uni and therefore i will be moving out of halls and moving a bit further afield from the university.

This means i would have to buy a yearly bus pass to get around. These cost in the region of £300+

So i thought to myself, maybe it would be better to buy a 125cc, preferably a 2 stroke so it doesn't just plod along, instead.

I would have to do my CBT but would be able to ride a 125 after that.

And as 125's hold their value quite well i could sell it on again after my next two years.

What do you lot think of this idea?

How much is insurance likely to be seeing as i'm 19 ( will be 20 in September) and don't have any no claims.

What bikes are there to choose that are quite reliable/ easy to look after but are under about the £1000 mark.

CBT easy to do? I've heard it's basically turn up and you pass.

But yeah, just looking to get some general opinions from you lot as i know your all quite knowledgeable on the subject :)

Thanks
 
Thanks for all the fast responses guys!

So where would be the best place to look for the bikes?

Plus is there anything to look out for when choosing the bike such as how many miles before engine rebuilds and that, and just main things to look out for.

As well as what mileage to look for

Thanks
 
Update: now have about 1.6k for a bike so budget has increased a fair bit.

I just like the looks of the 125 and having them a little bit nippyer can't be a bad thing!.

I'm really liking the look of the Honda NSR 125.

Or bike's with that knid of look but don't really want an import as seem to be more trouble than they are worth.
 
Okay, I have changed my mind! haha

Think i'm now looking at the Yamaha yzf r 125.

But having trouble finding decent ones for under £2000 and not too far away from Southampton/ Brighton

Anyone fancy taking a look :)
 
Yeah, that is what is putting me off, the Yamaha is quite pricey really and have seen nsr's go for 1200-1400 for good condition.

Just you guys saying 2 strokes are unreliable and that i'm not sure anymore! haha

And insurance on either bike is about 350-450 really so no real difference.

I guess it helps i'v had my full driving license for 2 years
 
Well it will eventually be used around bristol, but would like to come back to southampton area every now and then which is my the 2 stroke looks better to me.
 
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