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@sacredhart - absolutely love it. I passed my test last year and bought a Street Triple, which quite frankly scared the shit out of me having learnt on a CB650F. 105 BHP vs. 85 BHP.

That paired with hot start issues meant I traded it in for the 650F and I've not looked back. Its much more docile, you can open it up and the power is super smooth, gearbox and clutch both forgiving.

The ABS (which was a major consideration when trading in) is excellent. Riding position is very tame - no issues on the wrists. Switch gear, even for a 2017 model like mine, is dated but it works and its intuitive. But its faster (for me at least) in the twists with fairings.

It's a bike that wants to be ridden, its confidence inspiring and sits nicely in that "sports bike" category - something you can ride around town, tour on or go for a Sunday blast. Having said that, its much slower than my mates VFR...Reliability wise, you cant wrong with Honda. For a first bike, its ideal - DO IT.

You need to post up some pictures of the 916!

Incidentally, just had a renewal quote come through from my current provider (Bike Sure) - £385 TPFT - 1,000 annual mileage, 1 years no claims, no convictions. Locked garage, south London. This is on a CBR650F.

My first insurance quote, was circa £1k when I passed my test and bought a Street Triple. Utterly bonkers, with an £800 excess.

If I wanted to park the bike on the road instead of being garaged, I couldn't get insurance. If I added commuting, it was around 25% more.

tl:dr - insurance premiums in London are fucking crazy.

Cycled past a guy on a Lexmoto 125cc yesterday, had a built in loudspeaker radio/mp3 player. Banging tunes, mega lols.

That really is rather beautiful.

@Markyboy - you've currently got an 899?

Absolute bargain.

@BTR88 - Welcome to the area, where in FH are you buying? There are a few us on the forum around the area...

^ thats mental, wonder what the true back story is.

With cushions yes.

(Its Matt btw).

Which one? The Robin Day, if so try TwentyTwentyOne.

&Tradition Fly or finally, Swedese Lamino?

Or Walter Knoll Votteler?

Robin Day Reclining Chair?

Brixton Road yesterday - circa. 5pm.

Bloke, mid-thirties, weaving through traffic filtering up to the lights at Ferndale Road on a shitty e-bike watching Youtube on his phone mounted to the bars. He then proceeded to jump the red light with traffic coming from the right.

The mind fucking boggles.

^that looks like a lot of fun...!

@Dammit - I quite like Oxted, have a few mates that live there. Godstone South is also very nice further along the A22.

@Zed - farrrk!! How did that happen mate? on Fridays ride?

(Its Matt btw)

ha! Anyone have a recommendation for a summer jacket? Nearly died of dehydration last weekend...