Johnny.H

Yeah, it will be my first motorbike for nearly 40 years (had a couple of trail and MX bikes as a teen but things have moved on!). I know a fair bit about suspension from my MTB'ing but it's not like I'm going to be racing so it's not going to be a deal breaker. Also, I'm not adverse to upgrading things but generally you dont get back what you put into these things so wont be wanting to sink too much into it. Think I'll see what the 2025 Rally rolls out at and thake it from there, it's not like there arent other options .

Yeah, that's the thing isnt it, could you find one discounted enough to upgrade and is work out cheaper than the new version. And as you say, how bad is the original anyway? As a newcomer I'm not sure it would be that noticable to begin with and there are other add on's that might be more worthwhile/sensible, frame/engine/bodywork protection etc. All food for thought hey

Thanks Bonio

Thanks Simon, The questions in the kit were very similar to the ones in the actual test, some were even the same, so it's a really useful tool. The hazard perception clips in the test I found were easier than the ones in the kit, clearer and slower, and I'd practiced them to death so was well prepared, scored 66 out of 75. Although I was a little nervous to begin with I really enjoyed doing the test, especially once I'd started and found how similar the questions were to the kit

Hi I'm new to all this so please be gentle! I'm interseted in the Honda CRF300 Rally and see that there's a 2025 updated model about to arrive. It seems Honda have moved to address the soft suspension issues often reported so I'm sure there will be plenty of interest given how popular the bike seems to be. Now, that has got me wondering, when the 2025 version starts to appear in the UK showrooms will the dealers be offering any 'old stock' ones at discounted prices, or doesnt it work like that with motorbikes? Thanks Johnny

Snap, used the same same kit ans passed first time today, easy! Now to find a CBT/direct access provider