I have never ridden on a power bike before, I don't even know how to ride an ordinary bike, but I need a way to get to work and back every day so I am looking at buying a fairly used power bike, I was provided with the data below but they don't make much sense to me.

I am here looking for people to help verify if this is a good purchase.

Condition: Used
Brand: Honda
Model year:2012
Model: Powerbike
Mileage: 300,000 km
Engine capacity: 6,000 cc

May I also mention that the bike is going for 250,000 Naira

i think 6000cc is too powerful a bike for a beginner.
my opinion though

menxer:
i think 6000cc is too powerful a bike for a beginner.
my opinion though

Is there a street legal bike with up to 6000cc.
I think he meant 600cc

Readonee35L:

Is there a street legal bike with up to 6000cc.
I think he meant 600cc

That is exactly what was shared with me.

Readonee35L:

Is there a street legal bike with up to 6000cc.
I think he meant 600cc

i know i have not seen a street legal bike of 6000cc but since he said it, well all things are possible.
600cc is ok, but he still needs to do warm up with a 50cc bike

menxer:


i know i have not seen a street legal bike of 6000cc but since he said it, well all things are possible.
600cc is ok, but he still needs to do warm up with a 50cc bike

I was looking at options online where I can learn to ride, they are so darn expensive, one says 10,000 naira for an hour.

Ramos16:


I was looking at options online where I can learn to ride, they are so darn expensive, one says 10,000 naira for an hour.

super bike lifestyle is not for the average person in Nigeria.

aside the initial cost of the bike, the gears, accessories, and maintenance cost will break the bank account of an average Nigerian.
if you are not financially ready look for another alternative.

menxer:

super bike lifestyle is not for the average person in Nigeria.

aside the initial cost of the bike, the gears, accessories, and maintenance cost will break the bank account of an average Nigerian.
if you are not financially ready look for another alternative.

Well, it is not as if I have an option here, I am in between getting a car or a bike, and I think the bike is the better option for me and my bank account, not sure what you will say an average Nigerian life is, but I feel I can take it up. I just need guidance that is all.

I am not doing this for fun, I need it for accessibility to work, even though I feel I will get lots of fun in riding.

Ramos16:



Well, it is not as if I have an option here, I am in between getting a car or a bike, and I think the bike is the better option for me and my bank account, not sure what you will say an average Nigerian life is, but I feel I can take it up. I just need guidance that is all.

I am not doing this for fun, I need it for accessibility to work, even though I feel I will get lots of fun in riding.

ok.
start practicing with a regular bike in the meantime, that should be easier and cheaper and the learning curve won't be that sharp when you switch to a super bike.

good luck riding with the wind.


ps:
you updated the price to be #250,000 that should be a 600cc bike, get a veteran super biker to help you assess it before you buy.

6,000cc....... excursion to heaven

menxer:

ok.
start practicing with a regular bike in the meantime, that should be easier and cheaper and the learning curve won't be that sharp when you switch to a super bike.

good luck riding with the wind.


ps:
you updated the price to be #250,000 that should be a 600cc bike, get a veteran super biker to help you assess it before you buy.

Alright, thanks I appreciate, yes I noticed I had not indicated the price earlier.

Now I just wonder where one will find a veteran super biker

msochi:
6,000cc....... excursion to heaven

Don't mind me I don't know anything in this field

Ramos16:


Alright, thanks I appreciate, yes I noticed I had not indicated the price earlier.

Now I just wonder where one will find a veteran super biker

it's not hard, walk up to any super biker you chance to meet and start a conversation you will be surprise.
if you live in a major city that should not be a challenge.

Bros, upload the pictures of the bike na, is it too hard? 600cc is a huge displacement for a beginner oooo, look for Bajaj and do practice first, Honda is good sha but make sure you know the cost of maintainence from a renowned mechanic, Power Bike is more expensive to maintain that Honda car o, my 3kobo

Ramos16:
I have never ridden on a power bike before, I don't even know how to ride an ordinary bike, but I need a way to get to work and back every day so I am looking at buying a fairly used power bike, I was provided with the data below but they don't make much sense to me.

I am here looking for people to help verify if this is a good purchase.

Condition: Used
Brand: Honda
Model year:2012
Model: Powerbike
Mileage: 300,000 km
Engine capacity: 6,000 cc

May I also mention that the bike is going for 250,000 Naira

GAZZUZZ drives one too, hopefully he has one or two things to say.

1. 300.000km on even a car is quite much let alone a bike, that engine must have gone round the earth, couple of trips to other planets too
2. I'm not a pro biker but I have people who bike, 250k for a 2012 bike, just stay away. Alternatively, play along to the point where you're asked to pay some amount to bid for the bike from customs or warehouse

It's obviously a scam, don't play with your money
On a lighter note, try to confirm the figures the engine capacity(6000cc is bout 6.0L in car engine,Tundra uses 5.7..do the maths)the mileage and the price
PS: if you find any bike with a reasonable price tag and quite recent, do let me know, I'm interested in getting one but working with a relatively tight budget. Looking to learn too.

I'm not a biker but two years ago a 2012 honda cbr 600rr was around 1.5M, so this one for 250k seems odd considering the current economic situation. Practice with a bike that has much lower capacity before riding a 600cc bike. Life no get duplicate.

Try and check ladipo warehouses, u should be able to find what u looking for but but as those who commented earlier have mentioned, it will definitely cost more than 250k for a 2012 bike

@Ramos16

Well in my very little knowledge of 3 years when it comes to riding, I have never heard of 6000cc before, it is obviously 600cc be guided.

Learning with a CBR 600 is not a bad idea, but you will definately have some little crashes while learning. Are you ready to fix a CBR 2012 bike? which normally parts for the CBR and even any recent bike don't come cheap.

I will advise you learn with a less expensive bike like the "Suzuki SV". They have the same power as the regular 600cc bikes, but it is very easy and not heavy for a (New B) like you.

Please "Always Ride Your Ride", that is the biker's watchword. Don't be intoxicated with the fun, it is also dangerous.

Have fun riding

Send me a mail if you need proper guidance. kunleakiti@gmail.com