Biker chat

[Strikeforce]

Go for it

Be prepared for a lot of dealers to not allow test rides. I found that most wanted me to have had my license at least a year. That said, I was 21 at the time, so maybe age is your friend.

Until you sit on something yourself, no one can definitely tell you whats comfortable and whats not, but they can advise based on their size/weight etc. I'm 5'8" and i fit on just about everything. I have never felt anything was too big or small.

Also, something I learned is that not all sports bikes are uncomfortable, while a lot of uprights are. My GSXR 1000 was supremely comfy! Massive power, but easy handling and good wind protection without positioning your arse above your hands. I loved it, and to this day it's the best bike I've owned (jury is not yet out on the BMW as I've not had it long)

Here she was in all her glory, I miss her

Stunning bike,
My instructer told me that his best bike he ever had was a gsxr750 he has owned and ridden many bikes but that was his favourite and said it was super comfey.
I do really want a propper sports bike but i dont want to be paying silly money for insurance, i did that as a teen and dont plan on doing it again lol.
So i will be buying a tamer bike to get me a ncb then insurance and experience should bring the price down abit.
Im a confident rider but not cockey either, i gained alot of experience on my cbr125 (circa 25000 miles) albeit a low power bike but it tought me alot about awareness and anticipation that i never would of learned driving my cars. Its a whole different ball game.

Anyway cant wait to get my first "big" bike im like a kid at christmas