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28-11-05, 10:31 PM

Hi guys ive not been on in AGES ive been very busy sorting out my life (job etc) but since i got my new job ive done my theory test and had a training day

which i enjoyed very much which was the main thing! also the instructor said after 3 hours im nearly test standard but need a few more training days to polish off which i was pleased with so hopefully i will have my test completed before christmas and will see you all on the roads also im looking to get a Yamaha R6 because its been my dream bike for such a long time what do you all think? i know you all will have some positive and negative comments and i welcome them all!

28-11-05, 10:35 PM

Nice one on getting started.
An R6 is a doable bike for starting off with, but I'm pretty sure I would have killed myself on one, and I reckon there are a few people here who now ride very powerful bikes who would say the same.

28-11-05, 10:38 PM

yeah it is a powerful bike but i know my limits also it will be restricted to 33bhp dont get me wrong i can still kill myself with it but itll be more managable (?) but i can't wait now hehe

28-11-05, 10:38 PM

an r6 is frightening ,,very nice looking ,but take it easy m8 if thats what you get btr off working up to one IMO,,a LOTdiff to er5/cb500 or whatever you sit test on .any ss 600 is a quantum leap as a first big bike ,think about it

Biker Biggles · 28-11-05, 10:44 PM

Have you thought about the cost of insurance for an r6?Group 15 and just passed test spell big money.Are you under 21?If not I would do the DAS test.If you are under 21 I would get a lower powered bike for a while to learn on.An SV would be good.

28-11-05, 10:46 PM

yeah i think the insurance quote i got was around the £1000 mark but thats cheaper than when i was gonna get a car 1.2 for £500 the insurance was £1500. ive got 1 years no claims bonus aswell

ive really got my heart set on this bike

28-11-05, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jebiah

yeah it is a powerful bike but i know my limits also it will be restricted to 33bhp dont get me wrong i can still kill myself with it but itll be more managable (?) but i can't wait now hehe

If it's going to be restricted, that means you're under 21. I hope that new job pays well because they'll want 50% of the bike value as insurance...

I would suggest that an R6 is not the best "1st big bike". An SV is a far better tool for the job, for at least 12 months, otherwise the chances of you ending up a government statistic are pretty high, in my opinion.

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28-11-05, 11:34 PM

R6? - I honestly don't think you'd be disappointed in a SV. Much cheaper to insure. Handling's good. Buy a R6 once the insurance falls a bit.

Kill yourself? Do you ever think positively? You do not need to ride at warp speed to have a great time.

Repeat 1,000 times 'I am going to ride responsibly, within my limits, and enjoy myself'

Ed

mattSV · 29-11-05, 07:48 AM

Buy an SV650.

There, I have said it for you - that is why you came to the SV site isn't it?

What did the guys on the R6 site say?

29-11-05, 07:58 AM

r6 are tuned for higher in the rev range (where the restrictor come in) you can still have fun on a sv (had mine over a year at 33bhp and its still fun) plus insurance will be alot more than a sv,

i reccon buy a sv (because they r the best at 33bhp) when your 2 years are up make it 72bhp, wait a year and then you will have 3 years no claims 3 years experience. thats what i am doing (tho i mightkeep the sv as a commuter) and buy a z1000 for my 21st bday (5yrs experience 5yrs no claims over 21 alot cheaper on the insurance)

28-11-05, 10:31 PM	#1
Jebiah Guest Posts: n/a	Motorbike Test Hi guys ive not been on in AGES ive been very busy sorting out my life (job etc) but since i got my new job ive done my theory test and had a training day which i enjoyed very much which was the main thing! also the instructor said after 3 hours im nearly test standard but need a few more training days to polish off which i was pleased with so hopefully i will have my test completed before christmas and will see you all on the roads also im looking to get a Yamaha R6 because its been my dream bike for such a long time what do you all think? i know you all will have some positive and negative comments and i welcome them all!

28-11-05, 10:44 PM	#5
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Have you thought about the cost of insurance for an r6?Group 15 and just passed test spell big money.Are you under 21?If not I would do the DAS test.If you are under 21 I would get a lower powered bike for a while to learn on.An SV would be good. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

29-11-05, 07:48 AM	#9
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Buy an SV650. There, I have said it for you - that is why you came to the SV site isn't it? What did the guys on the R6 site say? __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

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28-11-05, 10:35 PM	#2
Drunk Mike Guest Posts: n/a	Nice one on getting started. An R6 is a doable bike for starting off with, but I'm pretty sure I would have killed myself on one, and I reckon there are a few people here who now ride very powerful bikes who would say the same.

28-11-05, 10:38 PM	#3
Jebiah Guest Posts: n/a	yeah it is a powerful bike but i know my limits also it will be restricted to 33bhp dont get me wrong i can still kill myself with it but itll be more managable (?) but i can't wait now hehe

28-11-05, 10:38 PM	#4
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	an r6 is frightening ,,very nice looking ,but take it easy m8 if thats what you get btr off working up to one IMO,,a LOTdiff to er5/cb500 or whatever you sit test on .any ss 600 is a quantum leap as a first big bike ,think about it

28-11-05, 10:46 PM	#6
Jebiah Guest Posts: n/a	yeah i think the insurance quote i got was around the £1000 mark but thats cheaper than when i was gonna get a car 1.2 for £500 the insurance was £1500. ive got 1 years no claims bonus aswell ive really got my heart set on this bike

28-11-05, 11:34 PM	#8
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	R6? - I honestly don't think you'd be disappointed in a SV. Much cheaper to insure. Handling's good. Buy a R6 once the insurance falls a bit. Kill yourself? Do you ever think positively? You do not need to ride at warp speed to have a great time. Repeat 1,000 times 'I am going to ride responsibly, within my limits, and enjoy myself' Ed

29-11-05, 07:58 AM	#10
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	r6 are tuned for higher in the rev range (where the restrictor come in) you can still have fun on a sv (had mine over a year at 33bhp and its still fun) plus insurance will be alot more than a sv, i reccon buy a sv (because they r the best at 33bhp) when your 2 years are up make it 72bhp, wait a year and then you will have 3 years no claims 3 years experience. thats what i am doing (tho i mightkeep the sv as a commuter) and buy a z1000 for my 21st bday (5yrs experience 5yrs no claims over 21 alot cheaper on the insurance)