First Big Bike Suggestions
So I’ve just completed my last CBT (third one) booked the theory and paid to do the DAS.
I have followed Tony's thread on his motorbike journey and have been looking at what bike I should buy once I pass and sell my CB125R
I should be able to get 2.5k for my current bike.
What I’m thinking is, its easy to look at finance options for a new triumph etc BUT should I just get something older, just to enjoy and if it got the occasional scrape/scratch its not that big of a deal and something to practice on. I did my last CBT on a old beaten up YBR and it was great fun. I’ve realised maybe I don’t need a digital dash, clock, gear shift indicator etc
I get bored easy and can see myself going through several bikes so doesnt make much sense buying new if I did decide to flip. What would be a kind, older and affordable bike, one that isn’t a giant of a machine either, any suggestions please or just get something new, like a 650R / Trident ?
First Big Bike Suggestions
You’re right, it does indeed. Things had moved on by 2001/2 and it was considered a sports tourer by then but it was no less of a bike.
My C1 was the best bike I ever toured on and also made a good track bike (although I preferred my ZX6R with less weight and power).
They are still a 175mph+ bike though and really not ideal for a beginner, especially considering they are pre abs, traction control etc.
To put it another way, would you want your wife/son/daughter riding one immediately after passing their test?