Bikers:some questions?

Question

1)I am an absolute novice,what cc should I go for?
2)How much is a used 1 likely to set me back?
3)How do I get a license(I don't have a driving license)
by the way,I'm UK based.

Answer 1

http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/articles/training/TheLaw.htm

All the answers are on this site. Your question is too open ended to answer properly.

When you have qualified you can buy my Ducati.

Answer 2

1) 125cc is fine, it will get you about just fine, and will teach you all the roadcraft you need. Pass your test, then start really looking for what bike you want.

2) For some reason 125cc bikes seem to cost more than they are worth, probably due to buyer inexperience, so research, research, research.

3) click linky below

I love these guys suggesting Harleys lmao. I have a 1989 TZR125 sitting in my office that would out-perform every aspect of the bikes that come from a - lost in time, underpowersed, overwieght, dubious comfort, out of date engine, poor component, resting on jingoistic laurels - factory. Even the Chinese make more practical bikes, less soul, but at least they do the job of a modern day bike.

Answer 3

was reading the answers on this page n seen a guy telling u to go for a 650 or summat!!! go for a 125cc prob depends wht style u like as to wht u get ( if ur goin brand new a suzuki en125 is around 1800 n is a comfortable bike thtll do 75-80 which will make u crap urself if uve nt been on a bike b4 neways) ive been riding my 125 for bout a year nw and have a friend who has a gsxr thtll top 185ph ( dyno tested)....maybe someday but i gta learn hw to go fast first on smaller bikes and work up...dont listen to the ones tht tell u to go staright for a fast bike because chances are b4 long ull be hobbling roung with pins in ur legs like jst like thm

Answer 4

It depends how old you are, aged 16 you can ride a moped (up to 50cc and restricted to 30mph or less). From 17 onwards you can ride up to 125cc (restricted to around 14bhp). Before you can ride any of these you will need to pass compulsary basic training (CBT). You'll find courses advertised in your local paper. You can apply for a provisional license by getting forms D1 (Driving license) & D750 (photocard application) from your local post office.

There's a stepped series of licenses to take once you have passed CBT allowing you to ride progressively more powerful bikes.

As for cost, how long is a piece of string? A visit to your local dealer will give you a good idea of what is available, if you buy second hand, take someone with you who knows what they are on about, chances are, your first bike will have been owned by somebody who knows nothing about them so they may be in a dangerous condition. Obvious things to check are - all of the electrics (lights, indicators horn etc) the chain and sprockets (loose chains and worn teeth on the sprockets aren't good), dirty/oily bits around the exhaust intake and the cylinder head, anything that is rattly or loose that shouldn't be, and the condition of the tires. If the footrests/handlebar grips are scuffed or the levers/pedals are bent then it's likely the bike has been dropped.

Other costs to consider are suitable clothing. When buying a crash hat, how much is your head worth? When you wear jeans on your bike and you fall off, denim in contact with tarmac at 30mph generates heat of around 300C, so how do you like your knees, protected or cooked?

Other than that, go for it. I've been biking for 30 odd years, there's nothing like it.

Answer 5

best thing you should do mate is send of for your provisional license. then head down to local bike shop if they are like the ones near me you should get lots of help and advice.
what i would recommend is do a one day off road test with a proper instructor so that you get a feel for a bike and so you feel more comfortable when doing your cbt. Then once you have that buy a cheap 125cc bike and your on your way
but get your license and cbt first.....

Answer 6

1.As you do not say your age the cc of a bike can differ greatly.
2. As above it will vary from age of bike type of bike cc and make.
3. Get an application from the post office for a provisional and then your off. On the application it will explain what bike you can ride age dependant. Then once you know the size of bike you can determine what type and manufacture.

Answer 7

1. go for a 125 cc cg 125 are ok trust me!
2.it depends on the year but 200 to 50 should be ok
3. first of all you need a cbt. this is for l plates then after 12 months you do the test oh fofgot you need the thieree test first

Answer 8

Yeh, they are all right, it's a long hard process to get to anything worth riding. Try moving to Switzerland where you can ride anything you like with a blue L plate as long as it has been resricted to 34 ps. You will find the costs are much lower, too, and you can run two bikes on one registration number.

Answer 9

don't listen to that 125cc talk. If you want a real street bike that is not some kids toy then atleast start with a 650cc-750cc. That is a good beginner style bike. A little Honda rebel or something like that are easy to handle as beginners. You will pay anywhere from $800-$1650 for a used one. PCC offers courses for a price and supply a bike for you. If you have been practicing and just want to take the test, then you can go down to D.M.V. and they will make an appointment to test you. The test consists of a parking lot and some cones generally. They have some basic manuevers for you as well as stopping fast. Practice using both the front and rear breaks at the same time, and stopping as fast as possible. The best thing to do, is just get on and ride in a big parking lot. YOU WILL FALL, it happens don't worry about it. Keep your speed down and you can avoid getting hurt. Just remember 1-down & 5-up.

Answer 10

OK. First of all you have to do a CBT before you can even think about getting on a bike. Compulsary Basic Training.
Then you can ride up to a 125CC with L plates attached. you have 1 year to ride around like that until you take your written test.
After that you can get a bit bigger bike - but I think its still restricted until you have had your passed your written test for a few years.
Book a CBT

Answer 11

if you are 17 and above then go for a 125 ,you should get a good one for around £600 ( try loot!!), and you need a licence before even considering getting one, you need a cbt too recomend licence,cbt then bike simple rule no licence no bike!!