Hi guys,
I've ridden a bike a few times around 20 years ago, but since then, other then riding scooters overseas, I've never contemplated on riding in Auckland due to being extremely aware of how terribly unaware most drivers tend to be.
With traffic getting really bad this year, and changing jobs which means I'll now be commuting from Te Atatu to South Auckland and/or Parnell, I've decided to convince my wife that "I'll be ok on a bike". It didn't go smoothly, but eventually she gritted her teeth and agreed.
I've now done the BHS and got my learners - so I'm onto the exciting part of getting a bike!
I really like the look of naked bikes, so I have a few choices there, although I'm wondering whether limiting my budget to a second hand bike for my very first bike is a good idea? I'd like to try and spend between $2-4k on the bike alone, and I do like a bit of excitement, so I'm currently leaning towards a 1995-onwards Honda Hornet 250cc (although I have not yet ridden one). By the way, I'm around 185cm and 95kgs, so I need to not look ridiculous and it needs to have some oomph...
Ideally I'd love to have a Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Monster 659 or similar, but I'm not convinced I want to overspend on my first bike as I'm worried that learner's mistakes will be made.
Any suggestions for other options to be looking out for?
I look forward to getting out there!
Kris
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