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Having previously not had any interest in bikes I bought aVespa GTS 125 for my 50th birthday. Did the CBT, and have had close on 1500 miles on my vespa since August and have loved every mile, trouble is I want more...


Have just passed theory, I now know that I want a bike, I've had so much fun on the vespa I want to progress to a bike. Will soon do a quick three hour course with local training company to take me through gears.


My dilemma is do i buy a 125 (been looking at MT125's) to get experience or do I sign up for training on 600cc with training company for practical and road tests then buy a bigger bike once I have (hopefully) passed test? Is it worth investing in 125 to get experience.


Thanks in advance for any advice.

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If you've got the choice, go for DAS. It will get you there quicker, and the instructors by and large do a good job of preparing you for the test without needing to run around on your own 125.

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Normally I say get 125 whilst on CBT... But you already have a scooter you know you like it you will have gained some road skills, you still have a bike you can ride (even if a scooter)....


Go get on with your DAS forget 125 ...

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If you've got the choice, go for DAS. It will get you there quicker, and the instructors by and large do a good job of preparing you for the test without needing to run around on your own 125.

Thanks for your reply - really helpful for me.

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I passed my CBT and got a 125cc geared bike in October, whilst I love my bike and have a lot of fun with it id say to you if you already have experience on two wheels then maybe just go for a DAS and get something bigger.

From there you can then test ride some bikes to see which is best for you.

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Go for DAS straight away, the experience you would gain from a 125 you have pretty much got from the vespa anyway. The only real difference is the gears but that's easy.


I did the DAS route with no prior experience of riding and I'm loving it.

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Thanks for your 'unanimous' replies - appreciate the time you've taken to reply - not to mention a costly mistake you've saved me from making! :) :)

 

Just to come back says I wish I had not :D :D

Forum Wisdom LOL

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