Buying a new Bike....new rider?

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I have ridden before, plenty of times but scramblers and dirt bikes. (13 years back) I have since ben into my cars and have only admired the bikes. I have been meaning to actually get my licence for YEARS but one kid, 2 kids, house and job and im here now asking questions.
I am going to take my test within the month, assuming I pass Im not sure whether to buy new or used. forget possibly dropping it.
I intend to learn the bike, how to ride efficient, how to take corners, at what speed and angle, the bounderies etc etc, basically be intelligent an not injure or kill myself.....I am not going to keep up and play with "the big boys" on a sunny day until I can ride properly, I wont even attempt to until Im as comfortable riding as I am driving.

I am looking to working upto an SP1, blue.....my mate has one and it is MINT..

however, I need a more forgiving bike, Im going to get a 600 I think, but Im not sure I trust buying used.....? I need the advice of expierienced riders......I know\think I would feel much more relaxed and comfortable on a new.....I am thinking a Ninja ( in Blue (are you getting the picture, im buying a blue (ninja\sp blue) bike).

Anyway, I think you get my drift......any guidance guys & gals??? on bikes and new or used.......

cheers
J
 
Hello,

Well its sounds like your a sportsbike fan, so am I. I passed my test in sep 08 but did not get my bike untill jan 09 so have only been riding 2 months. Not sure where your from but you may have heard of the zxr 400, its what I have. 0-60 in 4.5 secs, goes 140mph, 65bhp. A few people said to me that its too fast for a first bike, others said that I'll get bored of the power too soon and will want a bigger bike.

I love this bike, i love the feel of acceleration and the biking community is very close, you will always find help with something if you need it from another biker.

A zx6r has about 115bhp i think which is incredibly fast but only goes as fast as you want. The bike will wheelie quite easily and beat most cars from the lights, make sure you are comftable on your bike of choice otherwise you may not enjoy riding around which is what its about. My bike which is my first is in very good condition which is more incentive to take more care of it.

Hope some of this helps

ps if you are in the UK have a look at the 400cc sportsbikes
 
Hey mate, good choice. Welcome back to biking!

I can only say through experience that a 600 is a good start. I started on one and have never turned back. I like you decided to ride progressively and learn roadcraft through other riders and getting on the racetrack to learn how to corner properly.

If I were you and you want to save some money buy 2nd hand. If you are carefull you can get yourself a decent bike private.

About the SP1 though, these guys are pretty dated. I know your mate has one and they do look good and sound great but they aren't as nimble as the more modern bikes.

It's personal choice. When you get your licence go and test ride a few bikes, you'll have a ball!

One last thing, when you buy your 600, invest in some new suspension through a suspension specialist. It will make a world of difference with the way the bike handles and will give you more confidence when you hit the road.


Have fun,


Troy
 
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