IIRC on this bike you only need to do your CBT which is valid for two years.

Correct :)

And a place local to me was doing the CBT for ?80

Remember, the CBT is Compulsory Basic Training, so is not a test, you cannot fail it :) - Saying that they won't let you out on the road if they don't think your safe ;)

I'll have a think about it. How tall are you? I'm 6'4 so am not sure if it's a good bike for tall people!

I could do with a bike for commuting, would save me loads of pennies, alas the wife and kids will not allow it :sad: Don't blame them.

Thats what I'm thinking. Currently spending ?146 a month on trains. It's only a 30 mile round trip!

I'm 28, With only a CBT the insurance was obscene! ?186 a year!!! lol - Drops when you pass your test though!

The fuel costs were ?10 a month while I used it for commuting (before I took the kids on full time) which was just under 400 miles a month

Tax is ?15 a year...

Doesn't need an MOT for another year...

So it worked out at about ?30 a month to use the bike... or ?200 + a month to use the 180 to commute... !!!

Bigfella...

I would suggest you get your CBT before you buy the bike... that way you can decide if it is for you :) use the bike school's bikes and keep in mind that this bike will be better than the bike school's ones... (honestly that is true)

I think your right there, thanks for the honest advice.

I'm still undecided - the non licence "CBT only insurance" is quite offputting!

I'd recommend Carl Nash :)

Or if your with Sky insurance or Adian Flux for your car then speak to them (Adrian Flux = Bike Sure) as they will match *some* of your no claims bonus onto your bike from your car (doesn't affect car insurance) and the price drops again :)

Hey I'd rather be honest than you buy it and regret it!

Still for sale if anyone is interested... Price dropped to ?1000 for a quick sale!!