I'd recommend irishbiker.ie over biker.ie (unless you want to spend all day castigating those who drive cars as "cagers", and similarly mature behaviour) and I'm a member on both.
If you've had lots of exp on a bike years ago and are intent on getting refresher lessons ( and potentially going for ADI status) then there's nothing out of the ordinary about getting either of those bikes. Please give us a go on that Beemer if you get it. I absolutely love 'em.
Good Luck.
Thanks. I had considered a VFR 800- would this be a realistic option? What examples of 650 V-twin had you in mind?Modern bikes are powerful.
My vfr 800 puts out 107 ponies, which is more than my wifes 1.6 car, and it will (allegedly) top 150 mph. Consider the weight difference between a car and a bike and you might get an idea of the power. The vfr is outclassed in top power by many of the newest sports 600's (r6 and the like). With the litre plus bikes you're getting towards 170-200 horsepower - the challenge is containing the power rather than unleashing it.
I don't know what type of bike you had in the past, but the modern big bore bikes are too much for many experienced bikers.
If you're iut for fun, a 650 v-twin will put smiles on your face for a long time.
Thanks - I've already joined biker.ie and have experienced many mature contemplative replies; have a look...
Thanks. I had considered a VFR 800- would this be a realistic option? What examples of 650 V-twin had you in mind?
I used to commute about 50 miles a day on a Honda CB350. Incidentally, I'm 6' tall and 12.5 stone.
Hein Gericke in Newry or Belfast is a good spot for quality gear at a good price.
You could potter away with the Lidl gear. Does me but I'm not a serious biker. However I was talking to a guy on a big bike on a spin of a few hundred km's and he had a Lidl "lid" <the officially authorised word on Biker.ie>, so they cant be too bad.
Would you consider the likes of the Transalp or Africa Twin? or Supermoto stuff? Spare a thought for those of us puttering (occasionally) on an XR250 awaiting a re-test date....
Yamaha FJR1300 - an excellent all rounder with a great reputation for reliability etc.
It's a sports tourer, and doesn't disappoint in terms of the 'sports' category when needed.
Luggage is easy on/off for touring or around town. Riding position is excellent and pilion comfort is quite good.
It's a great bike, and as for gear, there's no substitute for quality when getting motorbike gear.... especially helmets.
PCOCP.
The bikes you mention are all dual-sport -is there a particular reason for suggesting these rather than the VFR 800 or Bandit et al?
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