Which bike for beginner?

[alexthekidd]

I'd definitely reccomend an RG150. Superb bikes, very quick, reasonably low maintainance if you use decent 2stroke oil. Handles like a 40yr old mum with 3 kids.

Have bandit at the moment, it really depends on what your skill level is. If you know nothing about bikes then I wouldnt reccomend one, they are actually quite quick for a 250. But then again, if you aren't a cocky speed nut then its a great smooth bike. And if you get crash bungs for it, they look cool, and nearly nothing gets damaged in a crash. Unless you get hit by a 4x4 ...

There is a couple of things to remember with the bandits though:

1. People who are used to other bikes tend to find them quite heavy for some reason
2. They can be an absolute pain in the arse when their is a carb problem
3. They can be quite petrol hungry

Other than that, Bandits Rule

[speeding_ant]

There is a couple of things to remember with the bandits though:

1. People who are used to other bikes tend to find them quite heavy for some reason
2. They can be an absolute pain in the arse when their is a carb problem
3. They can be quite petrol hungry

Other than that, Bandits Rule

I find it quite light, compared to the ol' gsx250 i had.
In respects to the carbs, yes. They can be a real bitch. I just recently had mine rebuilt, runs like a charm now.
Petrol hungry.. yeah i agree. My bike goes through more petrol than my mates civic vtec, and he honks it. I think on average it does around 10L per 100-150kms, depending on how I ride it. And its been fully balanced/jetted etc. Not running rich. Not good!

I love my bandit.. especially its little howl at 10000rpm. Ahhh the adjustable cams.. Such a nifty lil engine

[YellowDog]

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