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When I reach 17 I am wanting to be able to have a motorbike liscence, and this of course means insurance.

Could anyone tell me of any places who might give a quote, even though I am not likely to buy for another few years... or atleast give me a rough guesstimate of how much it might cost.

The bike would be worth about

You'll probably get your best deal with Carole Nash 0800-0835544/carolenash.com

Bennets are insurers solely for motorcyclists, although they are aimed at the more experienced rider.

Your CBT school should be able to recommend a "New biker" insurance company. Look around though, new bike insurance can be very expensive.

Try Bennets or Go-compare for a quote, a rough guestimate for the the insurance would be around the 1k mark if you wanted third party fire and theft, but it would be a fair bit more if you went fully comp.

I know it may be a sportsbike, but as a first bike i'd actually recommend something like a Hyosung comet, Honda CG125 or even the Honda CBR125, There a 4 stroke compared to the RS's 2 strokes, and are 10x easier to maintain than the rs (which has a habit of seizing).

Thanks CharlottesDad, and you too MrPotter.

[quote]Thanks CharlottesDad, and you too MrPotter.

It's easy for an old geezer to say, but get yourself a cheap bike to learn and pass your test on.

Save your money for the all important big bike for when you pass.

Motorcycling is an expensive business and you'll not want to add to cost by splashing out on a bike you'll only spend 6 months on.

Prior to me getting my learner I had eyes for a Kawasaki AR125 or a even a Laverda 125. But the old man told me to bide my time and I ended up with a perfectly serviceable KH100; the money I saved I later spent on a GPZ750 Turbo.

I loved that bike.