MV8 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi people. Wondering if someone could help and give me some advise. Got the bike buzz and ready to purchase my first bike. Only want to spend 1k on one though as i wanna keep my supra too. So can someone recommend me a good bike for around 1k, maybe 1.5k which is no less then 450cc and no greater then 800cc. I am aware of how dangerous bikes are which is why i want to book some advanced bike courses. But dont want to get a 350cc and then wish i bought bigger few months down the line. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dont do it is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dont do it is my advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dont do it is my advice. Why? If its the danger aspect i am very sensible tbh. I appreciate the concern though. But i really need to cut down on my fuel costs as the cummute to work is a pain on my mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_h Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 cbr600f is one of the best allrounders, the more you spend one though the better the bike so spends as much as you can afford. insurance on them is also very sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 gsxr 600.. always been a gsxr rider myself and personally love the bike, you would soon get bored of an 400(hard to find imports), but if its your 1st bike then mite be worth a go for a year or so.. i went from the 400 to the 750, after a year and never went back. although i had been riding since i was a kiddy! just make sure when u buy 2nd hand get it thoroughly checked over 1st, and have decent leathers and helmet. DO NOT under estimate the importance of a good lid!!! Ride safe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Why? It dont matter how careful you are, ive had many bikes and loved every moment of riding them but ive had some very bad injuries and wish i never got into them tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 What's your biking experience so far? You done your CBT and everything already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 What's your biking experience so far? You done your CBT and everything already? Yes mate did it all last month. Which brands are the most reliable then? Also when it comes to making the basic checks what should i be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Had bikes from 17 and loved them, had everything from a CB125 to a GSXR 1100 and felt I was a good rider, UNTIL for one split second one day I stopped concentrating and I rode into the back of a stationary lorry, never riden a bike since and have no wish to do so, never felt so unprotected in my life, I was very lucky to get away with the injuries I did I had several spills on the road and on motocross over the years and I would say if you have a bike bug book a track day and get it out your system in an environment where you are safe from other road users and have skilled instructors to teach you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I did my CBT and that was enough to know that i should never ever get on a bike again . Its not you per say but your an easy target for other road users and as we all know being hit in a car isnt quite the same as being hit while on a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 It all depends on your luck mate, not how careful you are. Look how many fender benders there are on the public roads today.... now take out the 2nd car and add in you on a bike. It doesn't make for a good recipe, seriously. As a daily commute you are much much much safer in a car, its not even a close comparison. If you want a bike... sure get one. All the bikers i know drive their bike sparingly and when they do they go for a run, not a joyride. A couple of thousand miles a year is the way to enjoy a bike properly IMO. By the way, every one of the guys i know on bikes have came off at one time or another. Good equipment is essential. Take note, i remember being told you could come off a bike at 200mph and survive with minimal injuries if your equipment is good, however, you can come off at 30mph and die because of what you hit when you come off regardless of equipment. Being careful means it takes longer for something to happen, it doesn't mean that it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmax Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My cousin also bought a motorcycle and killed, though he has a daughter with two months, they are very dangerous think twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 All a bit negative in this thread which in light of recent events is understandable. Living your life by what if scenarios or others bad experiences is a negative way to live. I say if its something you want to do then do it, enjoy it ! You may find that you don'tlike it. At least you have tried and can look back without the old "if only i tried that" cropping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Take sombody who knows bikes with you would be best, as said before DONT SKIMP ON LEATHERS & HELMET tarmac ,skin not good mix even at low speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 SV 650 was my first bike and i thought it was one of the best all rounders you could get although in the end i just wanted a quicker one for some reason so off i went to the world of GSXR's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My first 'big bike' was a restricted GSX 600 FV and then moved up to a GSXR 600 SRAD as my riding, awareness and confidence improved. I did it the longer way and spent a while on a 125cc, did my test on that, rode a 33bhp restricted and then moved up to a more powerful machine. I'm not a believer in the DAS courses that means you can after only a week of riding go out and buy yourself an R1 or a Busa or whatever. These courses tend to teach you how to pass, but really not how to ride. I hate to say it but a lot of lives have been lost this way IMHO. Going on that, my advice would be one step at a time, kit yourself out with decent kit, get a nice sized bike but not a balls out crotch rocket, really learn how to ride and then over time get something sportier if you so choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty supra Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 All a bit negative in this thread which in light of recent events is understandable. Living your life by what if scenarios or others bad experiences is a negative way to live. I say if its something you want to do then do it, enjoy it ! At least you have tried and can look back without the old "if only i tried that" cropping up. In second that... Just did my DAS and looking for a bike at the mo, CBR600F keeps popping to the top of my list for a sensible powered bike that should be reliable (Honda) although if I could find a nice affordable Triumph Daytona 600 I could be tempted Re how dangerous they are, we all know that if someone belts out of a side-street into you, it will be bad - but I belive many (maybe most) bike accidents happen because of speeding, especially the very bad ones. I intend to be very careful and not let the "red mist" take over, not buy a 195MPH missile and I will wear proper kit. And the bottom line is that if we all stayed in more or drove a sensible little car we would all live longer - but how boring. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 To answer the actual question... You won't get much of a choice for your budget, £1000-£1500 will get you and old 600, or a grey import 400, (GSXR / ZXR / CBR / VFR). Like other's have said, if you buy a bike invest in some good clothing, it will make a differance if the worst happen's (to a point). Honda's tend to have the best build qualilty, and tend to be more neutral, (user friendly). Good luck with he search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 If your going to commute then you probably wont go to far wrong with a Bandit 600, you can get either the unfaired or half faired version, and they can still cut it on the bends. As the others have said dont compromise on lid or leathers, stick to the main branded names and you wont go far wrong. I have an Arai lid and its one of the best bits of kit i have brought for the bike. Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well all i can say is if you have fairly good reactions and a good degree of road sense, then go ahead, just remember the most important part, treat every other road user as a potential threat, and always expect a problem around the next corner, junction, hill etc. It kept me alive, i started on bikes at 15, and only sold my last bike in 2001, thats 34 years, with no bad accidents, and only two or three slight mishaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. Appreciate the concern but i am plannong on being sensible. I only mainly wish to lower my fuel costs and want to keep the supra at the same time. I am pretty large though 6'4 and 280lbs. So mainly would like a comfertable bike but dont want a slouch of a bike due to my weight lol. Can anyone recommend a comfy type bike then for around £1,500? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 i would say cbr600f. ive had many diffrent makes/models and for a 1st bike a cbr600 would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 with your budget dude i say gsxr600 or if ya get another bit of cash get an R6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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