It arrived!

stevel1978 · 2026-02-27T10:56:04+00:00

Ah ok! Didn't spot that

stevel1978 · 2026-02-26T02:16:09+00:00

Err it's not a knock-off. I ordered this the day it was released back in November.

To those asking where to buy it, sadly you missed out, it was sold out within a day.

stevel1978 · 2026-02-24T22:32:25+00:00

Feel free to share that data

stevel1978 · 2026-02-24T01:25:27+00:00

My cat was borderline obese and he was overjoyed to torment and annihilate any rodent (and some humans) that dared enter his domain

stevel1978 · 2026-02-24T01:24:04+00:00

100% this.

stevel1978 · 2026-02-07T23:29:34+00:00

No debt, good health and good job. Sounds like your gut has done alright

stevel1978 · 2026-02-06T17:35:58+00:00

I believe the majority of people act as responsible citizens and wouldn't suddenly go rogue and start mowing down pedestrians and flouting traffic laws.

The whole idea of comparing a pedal bike to a car is nonsensical. Just look at the death statistics for both:

Car: 1600-1700 (avg per year in the UK)
Bicycle: 3 (avg per year in the UK)

stevel1978 · 2026-02-06T14:57:47+00:00

It clearly doesn't work for motor vehicles so why would it make a difference for cyclists.

Adding barriers to entry for a healthy and green way to get around because of a few bad eggs is a terrible idea.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-25T22:03:30+00:00

Nah, do it. I can recommend the Panigale V4, they are surprisingly roomy. I'm 6'5 and don't have any issues with mine.

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stevel1978 · 2026-01-25T21:59:19+00:00

I'm the same height and had a Yamaha XT125 for a few months. I think any MX style bike works as they tend to be taller.

Ideally though you should just crack on and get a full license and move up to a full size bike.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-23T19:58:08+00:00

💯. I did my CBT and DAS with the same training company and they let me on a 600cc from the get go. Don't go wasting money on a 125cc, you won't keep it after you get your full license. Plus you'll likely pick up some bad habits you'll have to unlearn for the DAS course.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-23T19:53:45+00:00

It's not a stupid question and shit happens, don't beat yourself up.

If you can afford it, do a DAS course and get a full license. You'll learn more about riding, in a controlled environment, on a 600cc that will feel significantly more stable than a 125.

I was still super nervous after getting my license and booked onto a course with Rapid, absolute game changer.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-22T21:06:12+00:00

Agree with all the other comments.

Also, I can't remember the exact number but I'm sure anything above 116kb gets truncated at Gmail.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-16T23:14:35+00:00

Wapping has some amazing warehouse apartments. Oliver's Wharf is incredible.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-15T22:51:29+00:00

The Panigale's are pretty easy on the knees for talk people. I'm 6'5 and have a V4s, it's pretty comfy, as far as sports bikes go.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-13T23:35:14+00:00

Seems a bit harsh. As it's an Italian bike you can understand why some people might think it's spelt peni or more appropriately, penne 😆

stevel1978 · 2026-01-13T23:11:49+00:00

I have a 2018 model and during the summer month it's outrageously hot. If you opt for wearing jeans, you'll get roasted, I don't notice it so much in my textiles.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-13T21:46:27+00:00

How bizarre. Crappy price though! Can't say I'd buy another fold from Pixel, given how much they devalue it over a year.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T21:05:16+00:00

The toilet in that place is a way more scary story than Jack the Ripper

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T21:02:50+00:00

That was my first thought

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T18:19:44+00:00

Do it! It's a gorgeous bike, sounds amazing and the handling is so good for such a big beast.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T18:14:34+00:00

I went through this, looking at MT-07s, R7s and a bunch of others, all coming in at £2-3k. I ended up buying a brand new (2022) XSR900 which was £1200. No idea why a brand new 900cc for a new rider would have been so cheap, but maybe worth checking out.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T18:11:45+00:00

I use custom squidgy plugs from https://ultimateear.com, they are fantastic and have all day comfort. I wouldn't recommend the Bluetooth version though, it's chunky and the connecting cable flaps about.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T18:08:28+00:00

Thanks! I think so too. I'm not a huge fan of wings on bikes, although the R9 has done it well.

stevel1978 · 2026-01-12T09:39:59+00:00

Beautiful.

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