In theory, it’s simple. In reality, it’s simple too… as long as you keep a cool head and don’t get taken in by a well-polished shiny bike. Follow our simple to use guides and you should be fine.
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The five most common mistakes when buying a first bike
Firstly, passing your test is only the start. There’s still a lot to learn to be a great rider and sitting on a missile will not help…
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No sports bikes?
As a rule, we wouldn’t recommend a 600cc or bigger sports bike as a first big bike. It’s not that we’re killjoys, or even that we think you’ll go out and fall off.
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Unrestricted license holders
No need for 33bhp rules here. You are the lucky ones and can go straight onto anything you fancy. But let’s be realistic here…
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Buying your first big bike
Congratulations, you’ve passed. This is where things get really exciting. Your first big bike will be very special indeed.
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Practise, practise, practise: Part 2
Jim Liskin of CSM training school in Peterborough has been a motorcycle instructor for 31 years. There’s not much he doesn’t know about passing the bike test.
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Practice, practice, practice
You’ve got the bike, passed your CBT and bought your kit too. Now it’s time to get some miles under your belt and get ready for your test.
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Get kitted up: Bits and pieces
So that’s the main things covered. You now have your bike kit. But there are a couple of other bits and pieces that’ll make life so much more comfortable.
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The bike buyer’s checklist
Take this with you when viewing a bike and get your most cynical mate to check it all off.
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How to buy a used 125
We’ll start with a warning, but don’t let this put you off. Just let it make you aware.
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