Just passed my CBT what's a good beginners bike?

Geekazoid · 24 Jul 2013 at 14:32

Hi guys as the title i just passed my CBT and want to get used to a bike (manual) non of them grip shift scooters... and was thinking what would be a good beginners bike.

Now i have been looking at Yamaha YZF R125

Do you think 125cc is a good starting point?

I'm buying new as i have the view with a bike (allot more dangerous than cars) its best to buy new or are my views not correct?

I have set aside 1k for Gear do you think that should cover me in leathers/helmets boots etc.

im 27 (been driving for 6 years or so) and around 11 1/2 stone think you need that info with CC :-)

Geekazoid · 24 Jul 2013 at 14:59

Did you do the CBT on a geared bike?

yes it was geared

Geekazoid · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:54

Yamaha YZF R125 - fastest of it's class, loads of fun -- Expensive fairings if you drop it (R&G bar ends and engine protectors are a must on faired bikes!)

ah ok what is it capable of? how much did you get out of a full tank... what was your insurance?

EDIT

I wouldn't recommend buying new as you'll lose a grand in depreciation as soon as it's out the showroom, I'd spend £2-2500 on a great condition used bike, £550 on gear and save the rest for lessons/full test/big bike in a year or twos time.

what sort of milage should i be looking for in a second hand how much can a 4 stroke do before it start to throw in the towel

Geekazoid · 26 Jul 2013 at 17:03

Forget 125's and get on a bike that's not going to restrict what roads you can ride on. I avoid motorways like the plague, but sometimes they serve a purpose

reason 125 is because i have only been driving and have just got into bikes without any previous experience i would like to just get a 'feel' and adjust to the new road awareness.

now i know 125's are not less dangerous than higher cc bikes but the limiting of roads might in my case be a good thing it keep me off the faster stretches of road.