SlowSteve
New Member
I was talking to a friend today about how he wanted to start learning to ride. We sat down and worked out how much it will cost him to getup and running with an nc700x. I was actually pretty shocked By the costs.
Remember that I'm a Brit, so costs are a bit different over here, and also things like gear, lids etc are selected by what is highest safety, ratherthan what's cheapest -we're both working guys with kids, and getting home in one piece is more important than money. I've put prices in dollars coz this is an American forum.
Training, 5 sets of tests, revision books etc etc. $1,200
Enhanced rider courses (not compulsory) $500
Helmet, boots, leathers or textiles + armour. $1,500
Nc700x - assume new as not much 2nd hand around. $9,000 - DCT model from Atlanta.
Insurance for a new rider. $600
Misc. bits... Water proofs, toolkit etc. $300
Result - if my maths is right.... $13,100.
For someone who is already a car driver, that's a huge amount of cash to justify to be less safe but grin more.
I'm not sure why I'm surprised, I'd just never thought of it that way.
Steve
Remember that I'm a Brit, so costs are a bit different over here, and also things like gear, lids etc are selected by what is highest safety, ratherthan what's cheapest -we're both working guys with kids, and getting home in one piece is more important than money. I've put prices in dollars coz this is an American forum.
Training, 5 sets of tests, revision books etc etc. $1,200
Enhanced rider courses (not compulsory) $500
Helmet, boots, leathers or textiles + armour. $1,500
Nc700x - assume new as not much 2nd hand around. $9,000 - DCT model from Atlanta.
Insurance for a new rider. $600
Misc. bits... Water proofs, toolkit etc. $300
Result - if my maths is right.... $13,100.
For someone who is already a car driver, that's a huge amount of cash to justify to be less safe but grin more.
I'm not sure why I'm surprised, I'd just never thought of it that way.
Steve
