Quote Originally Posted by Nax View Post
so im definately better off buying used then eh? specially as ill just upgrade after a year ya?
Yep. Most learner bikes do a turn around like that - someone owns them new, keeps it for the year, then a new owner for a year and another for year.

Personally, I would look for a 2000+ model, with less than 25,000-30,000km's if you can. Maybe one that has had only a couple of owners, good service history etc. Since you dont know much about bikes, get onto some bike forums and find out where the good SA bike shops are. Go in and make some buddies in there (tell them you are new and just feeling things out). Find out if they do inspection checks so when you find the bike you think is right you can take it to them.

Also, a word of warning, dont buy the first bike you see. In learner bikes there can be some really dodgy ones floating around. There are also some really bad bike shops around (at least in Melbourne - can anyone say Sumoto) so just be weary. Learn lots and dont take what one person says for granted - this should save you money and you will have a better understanding of how things work.