kris,
is that a modded r1 back seat pan youve got on there, nice neat bit of kit you have there mate.
is that a modded r1 back seat pan youve got on there, nice neat bit of kit you have there mate.
kris,
is that a modded r1 back seat pan youve got on there, nice neat bit of kit you have there mate.
kris,
is that a modded r1 back seat pan youve got on there, nice neat bit of kit you have there mate.
what bikes did you lot start with??
I started with this, on Saturday
Hey it's got 2 wheels, what else do ya want
I started with this, on Saturday
Hey it's got 2 wheels, what else do ya want
If this shithouse goverment gets its way with 50 mph proposal I'll be getting one of those.:thumbsup:
R1s For Me 3 of em !
My road bike Brand new and as yet unused. Its the outgoing 08 model I had it from George Whites With Micron slash cut GP Style cans a tail tidy and a powerbronze screen At a very good price !!!
well lads managed to get this years first day of decent riding in, fair bit mud on some roads, managed to rack up a couple hundred miles, exelent day,may there be many more, hope the weather is an improvement on last summer!!
If I were you I would go for something like a honda hornet 600 or a yamaha 600 fazer which are both pretty quick machines 145 ish top end, 0-60 around 4 seconds and more controlable as they are sit up and beg machines.
The R6 and Gixer are full on flying machines are are only marginaly slower to 160mph than the litre + bikes.And in my opinion are not really suitable for someone just passing their test.
If you insist on getting one of the above don't go mad on them until you have the capability and confidence to ride them safely.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
i would defo start on a 600 as anything less seems to be not quiet enough after a very short time.
have you considered a cheeper option and go for an older model r6 (if your stuck on the sport bike option), save a few quid and buy good gear ie good leathers, helmet, boots etc. not saying that you would but some people tend to blow most of there budget on there new toy then skimp on the important stuff like good protective gear.
allow for insurance on a more up to date bike as it can sting a bit ( new rider on latest fast toy )
going for something like an older r6 would still be a great bike that would keep up with your mates ( after your experience and balls grow ) hold good value, parts readily available ( if or when you take a tumble )
easily moded, easily sold on once your ready to step it up a notch.
plus the older ones are carbs which means alot more tinkering can be done yourself,along with suspension settings, gearing etc all giving you a better understanding of your machine.
worth considering.
im sure most on here have all experienced an earlier r6 and would all say what a great piece of kit they are for the money.
Thanks for the reply will take it all in, and will check out the bikes recomended, thanks Oski
Ps what does sit up and beg mean?
Bikes that have no fairing or just a nose fairing, they have higher bars and as a result you sit naturally straighter and are alot more comfortable especially in town or mainly urban riding.