toothadash Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Hi guys and girls. I am looking at a new bike just to ride to work and back on the dual carriageway and only looking at a 50cc on my car vehicle licence. My journey is only 7 miles each way so makes sense than forking out on a second car and the expense of petrol prices. I am short so wont be looking at a large bike and so far like the look of the following: - Bullit heritage 50 (looked at the Hero but seat height to high for me lol) - Wk Colt 50 Also loved the look of the Super Soco tc but its 1k more than the above mention. Advice and criticisms within reason welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungleaio Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 You'll be better off if you got a 125cc if you're going on dual carriageway. 50cc at 30mph would be asking to be in an accident 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothadash Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 I passed my test in 2007 so don't think I would be covered to even drive a 50cc so will look into a 125cc just did'nt want to go for a full motorbike licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Do your CBT its probably around £100 ish then get a 125 Once you have the bug you can move on to full test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothadash Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Stu said: Do your CBT its probably around £100 ish then get a 125 Once you have the bug you can move on to full test I think this would be the best way to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 If I had to choose one of the bikes you mentioned it would be the Bullet Heritage 50 because it is a replica of a Honda DAX from 1969 and it looks great . However , I would also agree with everyone else who has advised you to pass CBT and get a 125 . Riding a 50 on a Dual Carriageway in peak traffic times is dicing with death . Sooner or later a car is going to try to overtake you while another car is overtaking them . Then you've got the dark evenings to consider when riding a 50 would be almost suicidal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I totally agree with the advice to do your CBT and get a 125. Anything outside 30mph areas and riding a 50cc is frankly dangerous. The next question then is which 125, for which the besy advice is to buy anything from one of the main Japanese manufacturers. A second hand Japanese 125 will be reliable, hold its value, be easier to get spares for. If you decide to do your test and go for something bigger then you'll get your money back if you look after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Join a Facebook group.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickgilbert7822 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 27/07/2022 at 11:31, fastbob said: Join a Facebook group.. nice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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