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[bubblepop]

I just got my license last month? Currently no bike but working part time as despatch using company bike which is honda wave. Only two weeks. Intend to buy a second hand four stroke bike but what can i get with four thousand? Second hand plus insurance. I guess it's hard but any opinions?

 

As long as it's not ugly can already.

Speed doesn't really matter.

Fuel if can save also good.

What can i get with four thousand?

Edited December 7, 2011 by bubblepop

[haz emerito]

since you have 4k, 2nd hand bikes, 4 stroke. i believe you're a teenager like me we go for stylish bikes and at the same time its economical bike. heres the list of some 4 stroke bikes that might interest you.

- honda wave 125

- yamaha spark 135

- yamaha X1R

- yamaha x1

 

 

i myself am riding spark 135 fuel saving, bike. basically a transport to school, work and hangouts. no worries for fuel as $10/-, you can get full tank that can last for a week +/- (depends). i can get spare parts/accessories at almost most of the bike shops in singapore. spark 135, speed wise, standard can go up to 140km/h. quite fast though just don't do any severe modifications as its a waste of money. go for the outlook though of your liking, like example, decals, stickers & airbrush and also maybe a change of rims. thats all for my bike

 

 

hope ive helped you just by a bit

Edited December 7, 2011 by haz emerito

[Lexanez]

If you like cubs that is. Phantom TA200 is also a very good choice for low budget beginners.

 

1. High fuel economy, Phantom riders have reported FC in excess of 40km/l

2. Good upright posture, especially for those who wishes to grip tank with their knees

3. High availability for parts and good reliable shops can be found

4. Good torque for class 2B and cruising speed can hit above 120km/h for well tuned phantoms

5. Storage capacity. Phantom TA200 is one of the few bikes available which is able to install both side and rear boxes while still looking good.

 

For those who rants that Phantoms are "uncle" bikes, think again.

 

Here's a phantom of mine.

 

[greatmole]

pulsar not bad also

[Fried Rice]

4k is more than enough for a decent 2b bike like spark, x1r and wave etc.

 

just wondering whats your age.. if you are very young, your insurance is going to be over 1k+

[bubblepop]

yeah i'm eighteen. thanks everyone! roughly got an idea now what to get.

will check them out asap.

[ludacris10]

Remember to set aside Insurance,roadtax and misc (Parking coupons). Usually young people the insurance is the killer. Me included >.

[jayz]

your insurance confirm $1k for any bike.. i think.. cos ur age and u just passed license.. get kupkia if u going for 2a next yr. i gt some other bike for u to consider too.

ybr

suzuki en125-2a (i own one, nt bad and cheap)

x1

x1r(4k mayb abit steep for this bike)

wave

phantom

spark(4k also abit steep)

rxz

rxk

[CSV]

i think for him phantom around 600 plus for insurance bah.

[haz emerito]

My best suggestion is, you take down th bike models that interests you, check it out at bike shops, compare prices..just dont rush, or you'll regret..take your time to source things out..and you neeD to wait till the COE price drops, thn thats the best time to grab a bike *forumers any idea when is the coe dropping?

[CSV]

latest coe is 1.9k. PQP should be around 2.2k?

[guiderer]

My best suggestion is, you take down th bike models that interests you, check it out at bike shops, compare prices..just dont rush, or you'll regret..take your time to source things out..and you neeD to wait till the COE price drops, thn thats the best time to grab a bike *forumers any idea when is the coe dropping?

 

going for 2nd hand need take note COE?

[velocity325]

going for 2nd hand need take note COE?

 

yes..

exmaple one,

 

i bought a car for 65K with coe, 1 dollar..

now coe 55k..

i sold my car at 100k..

thats what my father did..

 

example two,

 

i bought a car for 65k with coe, 50k..

now coe 10k..

if car remaining 5 years means if i scrap the car i got 25k to take back..

i can still sell my car for 25K plus after taking 65k and minus the depreciation rate..

 

so the rise of coe plays a factor too..

in example one, the seller win..the buyer or the car can also win but he has to keep the car for the next few years till coe gone..

 

you roughly get the point??

 

it took me a week to understand what my father means..

[lestatzac]

If ur open to scramblers, xr125, xr200, dr200 are good bikes with good fuel consumption. Someone is selling an xr200 for 2.2 k at slackriders.com. My suggestion whether u buy online or from a shop is to bring someone along who has experience so u won't get chopped.

[haoKR]

TS,wad bike r u interested in ?

 

phantom insurance quite cheap for p-plate 600-700

[iskandar84]

cheap2 gd2... pulsar 18ltr tank... if u not so fussy..