i have only just started to get in to trials bikes in the last couple off weeks and i have read so much about every bike that i cant choose. all i wanna know is wat is the best bike to buy if its your first bike and you are a ultimate novice? im 21 and a average body, i got roughly

What motorcycle experience do you have? Have you ridden any kind of motorcycle regularly - or are you starting from scratch?

I would suggest a bike no larger than 250cc, maybe less. As most, if not all trisls bikes are extremely competitive, there is not a dimes, [

See if you can blag a ride on a Beta Rev3 200, they really are good.

I have just bought a beta rev 3 250 and more than happy with it, i also used to have a montesa 315 250cc 99 model and thought that was great to and in your budget with tried and tested reliability

Adam

If you are a beginner I don't think big power like a 270 or 290 is going to be a problem. You should just put on a slow throttle that will keep you out of trouble. When I started as a beginner my first bike was a BETA rev 270, It was a great bike for me to start with. All bike brands are fine, Montesa and Beta are probably the most durable, where as Gas Gas are light and have a nice clutch. If finances are a factor I would by the bike in the best condition and not worry about brand. A 200 cc or larger will be fine. Good luck

Steve Singer

Edited January 13, 201115 yr by Beta27

Luda, I'm afraid I'm going to rain on your parade. Threads like this tend to degenerate into a "my bike's better than yours" bunfight and nobody can make that decision other than you. If somebody does make a recommendation and it goes pear shaped there's always the post mortem "it's your fault I bought that piece of #$%^".

Another poster has said there's a gnats pube of a difference between the bikes. This is particularly true at the lower end of the skills ladder.

What I suggest is go to a club trial, bum rides on those bikes that are likely to be in your price range, then buy the one you think looks the best or floats your boat (that's what most of us do anyway).

Hook up with a local rider or two and, if you see a bike that you fancy and is in your price range, ask them to come along and give it a once over.

Good luck.

Luda, I'm afraid I'm going to rain on your parade. Threads like this tend to degenerate into a "my bike's better than yours" bunfight and nobody can make that decision other than you. If somebody does make a recommendation and it goes pear shaped there's always the post mortem "it's your fault I bought that piece of #$%^".

Another poster has said there's a gnats pube of a difference between the bikes. This is particularly true at the lower end of the skills ladder.

What I suggest is go to a club trial, bum rides on those bikes that are likely to be in your price range, then buy the one you think looks the best or floats your boat (that's what most of us do anyway).

Hook up with a local rider or two and, if you see a bike that you fancy and is in your price range, ask them to come along and give it a once over.

Good luck.

Plus it also depends on what comes up for sale within your budget.

Remember, always buy by condition, a mint eight year old bike might be a better buy than a trashed and abused three year old bike for the same money.

Pete

I'd suggest a 200cc bike to start out with as they are nice and easy to live with.

Hey if you buy it a fair price and it turns out to be wrong for you just sell it and get another.

Look at a few to build a picture of what is available - get a mechanical-type of friend to go look a a couple.....they will find the faults for you.

Join a club, preferably one that specialises in trials (I note you're down in the South East - lots of trials clubs in that area). Then, as a club member, you'll have loads of chums who'll offer help and advice about what bike suits. Personally, I'd go for the best 250cc Montesa 315 that you can afford.

..Personally, I'd go for the best 250cc Montesa 315 that you can afford.

..something you can drop regularly

One bike that nobody has mentioned but I thought was nice an easy to ride is a Scorpa the Yam engined 250 2 stroke one..

Not sure if they are £1k stuff, but then I suspect they are certainly old enough now.

I have not ridden one for a few years but remember thinking it was a nice easy bike to ride.... Plus as its not 'Big Time World Round' the demand is not high... I think they can be bought quite cheap... hopefully others can add to this... or maybe not... Be nice to get somebody elses point of view.

Edited January 13, 201115 yr by Rosey

You could always buy a Twinshock. Nil depreciation and very forgiving to a Novice plus you can also ride at "Classic Trials" which have much more Novice friendly sections.

Worth a second thought.

i have only just started to get in to trials bikes in the last couple off weeks and i have read so much about every bike that i cant choose. all i wanna know is wat is the best bike to buy if its your first bike and you are a ultimate novice? im 21 and a average body, i got roughly

Said he is 21 years old, average build, so even a 125, would be a good starter bike as they are gentile through the range yet will perform quite well through advanced levels of difficulty.