Hey I'm 16 years old, I've always wanted a bike but don't know how to approach this goal. Alright, basically I want to get my Motorcycle Licence from the Ministry of Transportation as I've been told it is the safest and cheapest way. Plus it lowers insurance prices. Anyway, after I take the M1 and M2 tests and safety courses, I want to get a Honda Cbr125r or something that is cheap to operate and insure but also is beginner friendly. I was thinking if a motorcycle is too expensive, maybe a 50cc scooter would be a better way to get into riding, considering they are significantly cheaper. But I want to save myself from the embarrassment of riding one. Unless it is a sporty looking one of course something like the Aprillia rs50. Anyway, I want to know what is the cheapest way to operate a scooter or bike at the age of 16 with my M1, M2, and the safety courses. What bike/scooter is recommended and which insurance company I should choose. Also some tips on gear and what not. Thanks in advance.
1st Bike/Scooter help - Under 20
- Thread starter Hods
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Well I had an E-Bike, but it unfortunately broke. From what I experienced, they are incredibly slow, like to the point where your meeting up with cars that you passed five minutes before. I guess I'm just gonna have to go with the scooter and wait til I'm older to get a bike. Do you know any good quality scooters? I wouldn't mind riding a sporty looking scooter.
PLau
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Get your license, call around for quotes, and if the quotes are too high, just hold your license for another year or 2 and give the insurance companies another call. You will see a change in rates as you've been licensed for a longer period of time. Be prepared to see rates $2500+ a year on a "Full powered motorcycle" (Yes, the cbr125 is considered a full powered motorcycle).
silverbullet132
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The yamaha BWS 50/125 are worth looking at too.
PLau
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Theres a Derbi on kijiji for $2500 and there are cbr125s for $1500. I think the costs would probably balance out when it comes to insurance but you won't be able to take the highway on the Derbi.
Derbi
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...-pocket-bikes-derbi-gpr-50-W0QQAdIdZ440637406'
Just did a quick search for a cbr125 and heres one for $1000 which is a steal of a deal:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-cbr-125-Classifieds-W0QQKeywordZcbrQ20125QQmaxPriceZ1500
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...bikes-Selling-Honda-CBR125-W0QQAdIdZ442590674
Hey I was looking into the brands, and where they come from. Benelli is italian, they are not Chinese junk. Italian scooters/motorcycles have a good reputation (Ducati, aprilia)
