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Hello there
03 Mar 21, 02:54 AM
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antbeest
Crossrunner Junior
Posts: 2
Bike: Crossrunner soon
City / Town: Crewe
Country: UK
Hello there
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April 29, 2018, 08:47:42 PM
Hi Everyone, I am looking at returning to biking after 4 years off. I don't have a great deal of motorcycling experience and I am undecided whether to go for a more novice friendly NC750X or a new Crossrunner. Not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but any advice would be appreciated.
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reasty
Crossrunner Master
Posts: 575
Bike: CR-750fj-Fat boy
City / Town: Croydon
Country: uk
Re: Hello there
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April 29, 2018, 09:55:29 PM
Greetings
Working on the old adage that you never forget how to ride a bike - you might find that you master the nc750x remarkabl quickly. I've only had one as a courtesy bike and whilst it seemed great for commuting and as a work horse it would probably be hard work for any decent length tours.
If you did find it underwhelming you might be looking at a further investment into a cr very soon after.
I guess it depends on your anticipated use but I'd be inclined to aim high to save an additional purchase
Let us know how you get on.
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stubax
Crossrunner Pro
Posts: 236
Bike: VRF800X
City / Town: Manchester
Country: UK
Re: Hello there
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April 30, 2018, 06:47:14 AM
I had a similar conundrum a few years ago when I got back into biking, wanted a 600 Bandit but thought that it was too much at first, bought a GS500 - the GS 500 had been exchanged for a Bandit within 6 months, wished that I had gone for the Bandit in the first place as it was the bike I wanted and would have been cheaper.
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Skids
Crossrunner Master
Posts: 1328
Bike: 2018 800X
City / Town: Hitchin
Country: UK
Re: Hello there
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April 30, 2018, 07:33:01 AM
Originally Posted by
reasty
Greetings
Working on the old adage that you never forget how to ride a bike - you might find that you master the nc750x remarkabl quickly. I've only had one as a courtesy bike and whilst it seemed great for commuting and as a work horse it would probably be hard work for any decent length tours.
If you did find it underwhelming you might be looking at a further investment into a cr very soon after.
I guess it depends on your anticipated use but I'd be inclined to aim high to save an additional purchase
Let us know how you get on.
Can't help but agree with this. Back in 2001, I decided to return to biking after nearly 20 years off, I test rode and bought a VFR800 because it was so easy to ride and I never regretted my decision.
If you are concerned about the power, don't forget you control it with your right hand!
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