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UK motorcycling question (feddit.uk)

submitted 1 month ago by Technoworcester@feddit.uk to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/48386038

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I've been riding my 125 on a CBT for 3.5 years now just for fun (I have a car I use for work).

I've decided I want to 'level up' and have my full licence booked in for next week (second attempt).

So (assuming I pass this time) what recommendations do people have for a good quality commuter bike?

60 mile round trip including the m5 into Birmingham and I need space to carry at minimum a laptop plus bits and prices in case it chucks it down and I need spare clothes for work. Not fussed about top speed or name recognition etc etc, this is just a tool.

Gonna keep the 125 for town riding local to me and I have a 350 Norton from 1961 I'm gonna use for weekends and fun.

Suggestions please!

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[–] mack123@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ask 10 riders and you will get 10 answers. For cummuting in Cape Town, which has some of the worst traffic in the world and wet UK like rainy winters, I would look for something with a fairing, good fuel consumption and a bit of power, to stay out of trouble.

The Honda NC750X was high on my list the last time I evaluated options. The high seating position makes lane splitting easy, the fuel consumption was amazing. The power there, but not unmanageable.

What did I do, well I bought a BMW K1300R with too much power, no fairing and a ridiculous amount of grins per kilometre.

So ride what makes you happy, just stay safe within your limits.

[–] Technoworcester@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

'ride what makes you happy, just stay safe within your limits' - yep! Cheers.