learner bike options

[krogoth]

hey guys

need some advice, looking to get a bike some time in the future

as u may or may not know, legislation is changing/has changed in victoria regarding the maximum legal allowable displacement for learner bikes

i believe the old system had a displacement limit of 260cc

the new system takes a power to weight approach

here is a list of allowable bikes for learners

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/86E6A9AB-1633-4E4B-8790-BFF74DF03487/0/LAMSlistWeb8July08.pdf

courtesy of:

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licensing/GettingYourLs/MotorcycleLicenceAndLearnerPermitRestrictions.htm

on that list is one i really like, though is prob breaking the budget by a LONG way for now is:

http://www.hondampe.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/hondampe/Home/Motorcycles/Product+Range/Road/Entry/CB400+08/Specifications/

http://www.cars-wallpapers.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/honda-cb-400sf.jpg

not only is it new, and pretty powerful, its also learner legal and looks awesome

should i wait an extra 2 years or so and spend twice as much, or just buy some shit box to start with since ill prob drop it or do something nub for the first few months at least, lol

[EKVTIR-T]

Repost :)

The new system is ok.Bit more variety

Bastards banned the 2 stroke 250s lol

[krogoth]

surprised they were evr allowed to begin with

way too powerful for learners

but anyway, ther arent many 2 stroke 250s, and the few ther are arent cheap

[EKVTIR-T]

Yeah suppose

Suzuki GS500 here I come! :)

http://www.bikesales.com.au/as/search/sd.do?recIndex=1&makeID=56&modelID=2638&page=0&y=9&selectedModelIndex=36&state=7&selectedMakeIndex=68&previousResultPerPage=20&currentPage=1&x=45

Rip off the front end and have a nice naked

[hisoka]

i dont think QLD even takes power to weigh ratio yet~i see bastards with 250s winding it up my street all day aye~seriously but i dont get sick of it.

by a second hand shitty bike~but make sure it has enough rev to keep you smiling for a while~i didnt read the lists lol~but the cbr 250RR has smiles all around for new riders as it sounds "pretty sick" on the high end.

[EKVTIR-T]

Sorry hisoka but your point of view is amusing ;) but scary..
enough rev lol
pretty sick?

[hisoka]

yer young people like enough rev you know~like rolling on street road on 15 000 for no reason lol.

pretty sick~i heard some people say it when i went to mc donald on saturday night. once lol.
you know the high pitch 250cc CBR noise...sounds better then eva angelina

[EKVTIR-T]

I have ridden quite a few cbr250 and hate the high rev sound lol

It's embarrassing,trust me :)
Reminds me of a sewing machine.. 18000 rpm and going nowhere lol

[nvmee]

HAHAHHAHAH ... i still have my cbr250rr after so long :P . one of the best handlers around I think, personally it didnt take me much time getting used to the 250cc. Although I do know some people that did have problems for the first month + constantly dropping the bike.

I agree the power of the 250rr is shameful, its all noise and no go just like what hondas are :P

Personally I really like the 250s and would recommend it to anyone who has the knowledge of bikes and knows how to look after a bike + maintain it. Ive rode the GS500, ninja, gpx etc.... i would still choose the 250rr hands down :D

[Vvvtec]

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