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Gordon

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On 23/02/2025 at 20:57, Gordon said:

Hi all, I'm returning to biking soon.

I started on an RD 50 in 1987, progressed to an RD 125 in 88. Had a couple of years off after being sinful and getting a car lol. Then passed my bike test. That was about when I met the wife who swore I would never have a bike as they are dangerous.

Little did I know that she really meant it. Anyway after 30 years I'm finally divorcing her and my new Mrs is well happy for me to have a bike. 

So, what do I get? Keep getting conflicting opinions from people and online. Love the ninjas so first thought about the 400...then the zx4rr showed up and seemed ideal apart from some saying you have to thrash it to find the power. Then I've spoken to people who say don't bother you'll soon get bored, go straight for the zx6r! 

Tempted to use them as an excuse and go for it but not sure it's truly a wise thing to do.

Then there is the Aprillia rs 660 🤔

Anyone out there with good advice.

Ps I'm a very active 54 year old (scaffolder/ultra marathon runner) and did a fair bit of scrambling in my teens.

Welcome Gordon!
Enjoy the show around here! 🍿😄

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@Gordon, sorry about @Six30, he is part of our DEI program, his proclivities mean we can tick at least four different boxes on the inclusivity requirements.

 

Back to your bike choice, you should follow the advice given and buy used so you can see if you are going to be able to live with a particular sized bike before putting big money down, I don't think you would stay with a 400, you will pretty quickly find yourself wanting a 600 or bigger. You need to live with a bike, a test ride only tells you so much. You should speak to owners as well but remember that opinions are like assholes and @Six30 is the smelliest asshole of all.

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