List me your new bikes good for a newcomer - SV650.org

16-04-09, 10:06 AM

A bit out of the loop of late on road bikes, have a friend doing direct access and will be helping to think about what might be a good bike. It's a she, but a normal size person so short leg options etc not an issue. No get something small and build up advice etc, just what is a good bike suitable including insurance cost wise for a new rider.

Let me know your ideas, with a pic if pos and then I can show her.

I will kick off with the BMW F800ST

And the F800R

And the F650GS

There, that's the extent of my current knowledge

16-04-09, 10:08 AM

Obvious option...........SV650?

16-04-09, 10:11 AM

Bandit 650
Kwak ER6N
Hornet 600
SV650/S

16-04-09, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Girth

Obvious option...........SV650?

Surely these days the Gladius

16-04-09, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the white rabbit

Surely these days the Gladius

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

16-04-09, 10:22 AM

SV650
Hornet 600
Bandit 650
GSXF600
Street Triple 675

I'd recommend any of the above and have ridden them all.

STRAMASHER · 16-04-09, 10:28 AM

She must have a bob or two to be looking at Beemers so.....

Aprilia Shiver 750

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic/Cafe

Ducati Monster 696

Triumph Street Triple 675

..... all cost a fortune WHEN she drops it though.

fizzwheel · 16-04-09, 10:29 AM

to add to the suggestions. Honda CBF600

rictus01 · 16-04-09, 10:35 AM

well apart from the obvious high costs of the BMW's the first generation of F800's had shocking ABS, I don't know whether that has been sorted, but wouldn't advise a new rider to get one, but generally "friendly bikes" would be ( and I presume no power restriction and over 600cc here ?)...

Er6 (or the tall version)
then the standard roadsters
bandit,fazer,hornet,
the new GSXF is a nice compromise between sport and roadster if you're not keen on an SV (atlhough the older "tea pot" is good value)
Suzuki GSR
Honda trans alp
Aprilia Pegaso, (good town bike)
Aprillia Shiva
Gladius

the list could go on and on; to be honest as the critiria is a little loose

cheers Mark.

16-04-09, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

to add to the suggestions. Honda CBF600

Hmmm.............I'm not sure. It would have to be really cheap and probably won't be. For similar money you could get a much more fun bike as already mentioned. Not a terrible choice for a total beginner but probably lacking in the fun department when the riders skills improve.

16-04-09, 10:06 AM	#1
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	List me your new bikes good for a newcomer A bit out of the loop of late on road bikes, have a friend doing direct access and will be helping to think about what might be a good bike. It's a she, but a normal size person so short leg options etc not an issue. No get something small and build up advice etc, just what is a good bike suitable including insurance cost wise for a new rider. Let me know your ideas, with a pic if pos and then I can show her. I will kick off with the BMW F800ST And the F800R And the F650GS There, that's the extent of my current knowledge

16-04-09, 10:08 AM	#2
Girth Guest Posts: n/a	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer Obvious option...........SV650?

16-04-09, 10:11 AM	#3
Daimo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer Bandit 650 Kwak ER6N Hornet 600 SV650/S

16-04-09, 10:22 AM	#6
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer SV650 Hornet 600 Bandit 650 GSXF600 Street Triple 675 I'd recommend any of the above and have ridden them all.

16-04-09, 10:28 AM	#7
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer She must have a bob or two to be looking at Beemers so..... Aprilia Shiver 750 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic/Cafe Ducati Monster 696 Triumph Street Triple 675 ..... all cost a fortune WHEN she drops it though.

16-04-09, 10:29 AM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer to add to the suggestions. Honda CBF600 __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

16-04-09, 10:35 AM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: List me your new bikes good for a newcomer well apart from the obvious high costs of the BMW's the first generation of F800's had shocking ABS, I don't know whether that has been sorted, but wouldn't advise a new rider to get one, but generally "friendly bikes" would be ( and I presume no power restriction and over 600cc here ?)... Er6 (or the tall version) then the standard roadsters bandit,fazer,hornet, the new GSXF is a nice compromise between sport and roadster if you're not keen on an SV (atlhough the older "tea pot" is good value) Suzuki GSR Honda trans alp Aprilia Pegaso, (good town bike) Aprillia Shiva Gladius the list could go on and on; to be honest as the critiria is a little loose cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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