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The Triumph Street Triple is a pretty impressive bike apparantly. Havn't read a bad review yet.

Not sure about secondhand availability though or price.

Might be worth a thought.

delvey91 wrote:Well i suggest buying this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0453498397

hmm also a RX 50 with a BRAND NEW AVON DISTANZIA,
MERV

Mervin wrote:

delvey91 wrote:Well i suggest buying this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0453498397

hmm also a RX 50 with a BRAND NEW AVON DISTANZIA,
MERV

Well it looks pretty new

depends on your experience with bikes, how tall you are etc.

I wouldn't suggest going from a 125 to a sports 600, I made that mistake.

If you're tall don't go for a 400 as you'll be all knees.

I think you're right with SV to be honest. Learn on that then when comfortable and you have listened and taken all advice on board and learned a few things yourself then get something sportier if you wish.

I can't really comment on cruisers, super motos etc as I've never owned one.

Cheers for all the advice everyone, really appreciate it.

In answer to a few points that have been raised, I'm 26, 5'10" and 12.5 stone. Only bike experience I have is motocross and I used to own a twist and go which got me to college but that was a good few years back now.

I'd like an all rounder if I'm honest so I can gain some experience but am still leaning towards the sportsbike option. Be nice to have the option of "warp speed" in case I decide to take it on a track day. The leathers etc will all be bought before riding so no worries.

Some food for thought already, thanks again

Just thought I'd post on here now that I've got a bike out of courtesy to all those who chipped in with their comments.

Went for the Daytona 675 in the end so hopefully I'll get to meet a few of you over the summer. I'll keep my eye on the ride out and track day threads and see when you'll be out and about. It's a 2009 Red model so you might get a nod over the coming months. I'll post pics in user galleries when I pick her up next month.

Thanks again for all the advice.

started with a yamaha fs1e then had a cz 175 umm oh then a honda h 100 then yamaha rd 250 then it started getting exciting with a honda cbx 550 then after having head on with some stupid cow doing 3 point turn blind side of hill double white lines i decided it would do me good to have a break for a while..oh then yamaha fzr 1000 exup then kawasaki zx7r and now aprilia rsv factory but i still miss my fs1e sad eh.. and all thats not gona help you one bit just remember the first one is a stepping stone "but youll never foget it"

What about a nice CB400........Old a but a good solid bike

St.George wrote:Just thought I'd post on here now that I've got a bike out of courtesy to all those who chipped in with their comments.

Went for the Daytona 675 in the end so hopefully I'll get to meet a few of you over the summer. I'll keep my eye on the ride out and track day threads and see when you'll be out and about. It's a 2009 Red model so you might get a nod over the coming months. I'll post pics in user galleries when I pick her up next month.

Thanks again for all the advice.

I've owned a few bikes and the 675 is very appealing....I've owned 7x 1000cc sport bikes and my favourite out of the whole lot is my old VFR400R with about 60bhp compared to the 155hp I was used to with the Ducati.

Once I sell this R1, 675 it is.....

Princess wrote:

St.George wrote:Just thought I'd post on here now that I've got a bike out of courtesy to all those who chipped in with their comments.

Went for the Daytona 675 in the end so hopefully I'll get to meet a few of you over the summer. I'll keep my eye on the ride out and track day threads and see when you'll be out and about. It's a 2009 Red model so you might get a nod over the coming months. I'll post pics in user galleries when I pick her up next month.

Thanks again for all the advice.

I've owned a few bikes and the 675 is very appealing....I've owned 7x 1000cc sport bikes and my favourite out of the whole lot is my old VFR400R with about 60bhp compared to the 155hp I was used to with the Ducati.

Once I sell this R1, 675 it is.....

You've had 7 x 1000cc bikes and a VFR 400 and your only 24?? Do you work for MCN or something??

Yep....

List is, in order of ownership....

1999 Cagiva Mito 125
1989 Honda VFR400R
1999 Honda Fireblade(18 at this point, few months before I was 19)
Another 1989 Honda VFR400R, amazing handling wise, hard to wheely due to 1st gear being a c**t(60mph in 1st)
2000 Suzuki TLS
2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 for 2 weeks
1999 Yamaha R1
2007 Kawasaki Zx-10R
2007 Ducati 1098S
2005 Ktm tard
2003 Yamaha R1

And I think I have a picture of me wheelying every single one

I'm in Taunton once a month dude, if youre out and about on a dry day, I will probably be around.

awww, has princess found a bff ?

Not likely Billinom8s - only in Taunton once a month!!?? I need more commitment than that

And I dont [censored] on the first date....

Unless you spoil me rotten

billinom8s wrote:awww, has princess found a bff ?

Reminds me of the "inbetweeners"...

"Aww Frieeeeend"