MikeyDorset

Thanks mate. Would doing 2 years CBT reduce insurance premiums too? I am tempted to follow your route despite wanting to get straight on something more fun!

Yes those were the two options as I understood it. I’d be inclined to go down the second route to be honest rather than get a smaller bike and then sell it again in a year or so. Motorcycle gear is another cost to factor in too!

Thanks for the reply mate. I love scramblers. Always have. And it’s the thing which always pulls me back to getting my license and getting one. i think one of my biggest concerns currently is the cost of insurance - which is a joke at the moment!

Hello all, 35 years old and looking to get a full motorbike license. I have no experience on two wheels (aside from my daily commute pushbike!) but have always been interested in and wanted to ride a motorbike. Just looking for recommendations as to how to get started. I know it’s a steep learning curve however I am confident that I would pick it up quickly given the opportunity. Any advice, including whether to jump straight into a DAS course, would be greatly appreciated! To add a bit more detail, I live in Bournemouth, and would ride mainly for commuting purposes alongside the occasional Jurassic Coast / New Forest day trip. Not looking to tear the road up on an unnecessarily powerful bike - just want something nice to handle to give me the freedom a car doesn’t allow! (Obviously still want something with a bit of a kick as otherwise, I’d stick to my road bike!!) Cheers