Question: Advice on Motorbikes for 17 year old?
I’m just after a little help and advice really.

I am 17, live in the UK and training to be an Officer in the Army – as such I go to Welbeck DSFC. Therefore I spent alot of time living at college but come home on leave every now and again for a week or so (and we get the long summer holidays off)

I am wanting to get my own transport so I can get around on my own – without having to relay on parents taking me everywhere.

Because I go to the college I do, I cant get a job as they don’t let us out on a weekend and don’t have the time – with the 6 days a week schooling. My Mum offered to put me on her insurance for a brand new 09 Toyota IQ2 – even though its only a 1ltr engine they want to charge me £2000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as a provisional learner.

I have now started to think about getting a motorbike instead – possibly more convenient for me and cheaper. Although Motorbikes are something I have nill knowledge on!

I know I will have to take a CBT and then a Class 1 to allow me to drive a 125cc with a max HP of 33.3 – but thats all I know…..

I’m not wanting a scooter capable of going down hill only – I’m wanting something with abit of power that will actually be able to pull me around.

The insurance is also an issue – I have quickly done a mock insurance quote – for a 125cc cruiser style bike, a quote on Swindow came back at over 5 GRAND!!!!!!!!

Is there any websites where I can get cheap insurance. I like the idea of “restricting” a R1 but would not in a million years be able to afford the insurance on one of those… would I? That is the style of bike I am after though.

If anybody has any advice, suggestions, hints or tips then please let me know as I would really like to be on the road by summer 09.

Thanks…. Kyle
(cheap holiday insurance uk)

Best answer:

Answer by Reed
Good Luck, Drive Safe