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Posted 21 November 2008 10:25
Learner

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Hi all,

Newbie here!

I've finally taken the plunge and booked my DAS, which I take next Friday! Really really looking forward to it, fingers crossed I pass!

On the bike front, I really like the GSX-650F. But I'm worried that the bike might be a bit on the heavy side.

Has anyone owned one? Would like to know what you thought of it, should I look at something a bit lighter as a first bike?

Cheers!

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Posted 21 November 2008 10:36


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Hi and welcome,

you'll get loads of opinions on bikes here - no better place! Best advice is go sit on loads of bikes within your budget (see whats comfy for you). Most bikes are better at doing one thing than another - just a case of what you need it for...

All the best



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Posted 21 November 2008 10:39


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Hello there and welcome, Like post above says you should try loads of bikes for size. What suits one person may not suit another, Lots of good 'all-rounders' about nowadays.

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Posted 21 November 2008 16:46


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Posted 21 November 2008 17:13


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Posted 21 November 2008 18:33


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Posted 21 November 2008 21:01


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hello and welcome, I think trashpuppy bought a GSX650f and seems to like it

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Posted 21 November 2008 21:31


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Posted 22 November 2008 00:25


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