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Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I just did the course in the rain all weekend and I'm a bit conflicted as others suggested I would be. I rode a KLX 140 all weekend and had a great time. They did have a couple of z125s but they allowed the shortest riders to start on them, they both...

Thanks for the advice mate, much appreciated. I'll wait until after the course to commit to the purchase of the Grom, I've got a fully refundable deposit down on one currently. I do like the idea of something easy to ride but understand it isn't necessary the best step in gaining experience for...

Ok, thanks guys - I wasn't sure how to go about this on comparison sites but I figured it out. It brings me down to 99/month if I take away collision insurance. I'm paying cash so the bike won't be financed.

Yeah, I'm not sure how to go about going for just a third party type insurance? I do want theft protection however since the bike is small and easier to pick-up and take. I'll have it outside and work and overnight on occasion so I want to have comfort knowing I'm covered should anyone decide to...

Thanks for the info mate. I'm in Niagara so I plan to stay off the highways completely and only duck on if I really need to. I figured I'd gain some skills on a smaller bike and the resale seems good enough that I won't take a big hit when I want to go bigger. I don't have any friends who ride...

Hi everyone, New rider here, about to do the new rider course to obtain my m2. I'm planning to get a Grom as my first bike and move to something bigger as I get some experience under my belt. I'm wondering what other recent new riders paid for their first year on a small bike? The best quote...