Motorcycle Training Forum

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Hi all,

I have passed my theory (2days ago! got 49/50 on theory :-0)and I have my CBT in a week and a half. I am going to buy a compatible learner bike after CBT to use to commute to work and back and then sit my a2 test a little later (I am over 21). I would be happy to have a <33kw bike for 2 years.

I would like a full size bike as I am 6'2" and 16stone. Comfort is important as well as a bike which would be fair to good to do the practical test on.
Ideally a bike which I could derestrict after the test up to the limit?

Budget is quite flexible.

Could you please suggest a suitable bike? The honda varadero looks a good size...or the aprilia?

Also, do they allow learners to test ride (At dealers?). And finally - what kind of discount might i expect off a new bike - is it the same as buying a car in this regard?

Phew, a lot of questions I know.. Thanks in advance. Looks like a really informative forum so thanks for that.

Steve

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Welcome, where are you from, and who are you doing your CBT with?

Honda would be good, and they are reliable and hold there value well! You would not be dissapointed

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Hi, I'm from Weston-super-mare and just passed my CBT today with ace motorcycle training bristol.

Getting my new bike next Monday!! Shiny black varadero!

[rjh_786Bn]

I know it well,
My parents owned a B&B back in the late 80's early 90's there!
I grew up around the cotswolds and hoiliday's were there in the early 70's.
Shame about the Pier.
Also my x boss runs the Soveriegn Centre

There is Motag at Weston-Super-Mare, so why did you go to Bristol to do your CBT?

Varedaro, I thought you would go for that, great bike

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Couldn't get in any time soon with motag at weston - so decided to pop to Bristol - not far really...

Andy at the training centre was really good. I went from complete novice to L plate rider in a day!