elliotsdaddy Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 .....which ones best? Hello all. I'm on the hunt for a trial bike and I've come across a couple of gems I'd like your opinions on if possible. Now I know there are countless "which bike is best" threads, but as this is specific I thought it might warrant a post. First up is a Scorpa SY250, 2007 model that is road registered. Pretty good condition except for a few scratches to the plastics. Recent service and has carbon covers and renthal fat bars. This one is about 90min from me and is up for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownee Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Id def go with a 07 Scorpa over the Sherco, especially given the Yam engine. But if your going to spend that much Id prob stick another coupe of hundred in and get a 09 Beta Evo or something...I know a decent Evo for sale..PM for details if you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbikes Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 the Yamaha engine is good reliable engine.when you say get a cbt unless you past your test you can only ride a 125cc bike.costs about £500 to do test now a days. a 125cc bike will do any thing.so perhaps a better buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliotsdaddy Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for the replies chaps. So it looks like the Scorpa is the better buy then? Id def go with a 07 Scorpa over the Sherco, especially given the Yam engine. But if your going to spend that much Id prob stick another coupe of hundred in and get a 09 Beta Evo or something...I know a decent Evo for sale..PM for details if you need. Well the Beta does sound tempting but the Scorpa is already a bit beyond what I wanted to pay idealy. The fact that it is already registered makes me happier to go a little further, and to be honest, an '09 Beta is definately going to be wasted on me. I think I will be spending most of my time face first in mother natures delights, if you can pardon the image. the Yamaha engine is good reliable engine.when you say get a cbt unless you past your test you can only ride a 125cc bike.costs about £500 to do test now a days. a 125cc bike will do any thing.so perhaps a better buy. Thanks for the info fella. I was under the impression that the CBT's restriction is on horsepower not cc's. Seems a 250/290 trial bike is below 33hp I thought that with a cheeky 'L' plate that would be a quick an easy way to get into the woods. I'll have to check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 You need to try all the bikes to find out which one you prefer, then make your choice. Some people just don't get on with some bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would say the scorpa was the better bike but is over priced IMO. I bought on 07 scorpa three years ago for £1700, I sure as hell wouldn't pay that for one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rqbbq Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Its restricted to 125cc and about 12hp for a cbt and only lasts 2 years. Only with a full licence can you look at 33hp which your restricted to for two years at 25 or below years old. Not sure as for now what the rules are for older than 25. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliotsdaddy Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would say the scorpa was the better bike but is over priced IMO. I bought on 07 scorpa three years ago for £1700, I sure as hell wouldn't pay that for one now. Oooo thanks for that, you might have just saved me a few pennies there. Much appreciated. Its restricted to 125cc and about 12hp for a cbt and only lasts 2 years. Only with a full licence can you look at 33hp which your restricted to for two years at 25 or below years old. Not sure as for now what the rules are for older than 25. Dan Thanks Dan. Thought it was a bit too good of a simple idea. I only live a couple of minutes from woodland so it was just me trying to be legal and above board.....maybe I should look back to my 20's and just 'walk' it to the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 The new license system is a right complicated pile of boll---s. I would not let it influence your choice of bike as the training / test centers usually include a bike. Ring up the training / test center and get their advice on the best way to get an appropriate license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I only live a couple of minutes from woodland so it was just me trying to be legal and above board.....maybe I should look back to my 20's and just 'walk' it to the woods. No different from actually riding it in terms of the law. You need to be fully legal to be in charge of it, which includes pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliotsdaddy Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 The new license system is a right complicated pile of boll---s. I would not let it influence your choice of bike as the training / test centers usually include a bike. Ring up the training / test center and get their advice on the best way to get an appropriate license. Hmmm yes it certainly seems to be. I'll give them a bell and see whats what. Thanks for that. No different from actually riding it in terms of the law. You need to be fully legal to be in charge of it, which includes pushing it. Well well well I didn't know that. I know a few people that won't be too pleased to learn that. Always better to be knowledgeable and safe than stupid and in court. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Yes, penalties for walking or pushing a motor vehicle on the road without the required tax, insurance, licence etc can be pretty severe. As can those for trespass on private land unless correct permission is obtained to ride there. Presumably your mates are in the clear on that front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliotsdaddy Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes, penalties for walking or pushing a motor vehicle on the road without the required tax, insurance, licence etc can be pretty severe. As can those for trespass on private land unless correct permission is obtained to ride there. Presumably your mates are in the clear on that front? Who knows, but they are adults so I'm sure it's all above board. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yeah, sure. Mind you, being adult doesn't seem to put off locals round my way from taking to local rough land every Sunday despite copious signs advising them of the illegality of doing so. Tread warily, keep to the law. Our sport depends on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliotsdaddy Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yeah, sure. Mind you, being adult doesn't seem to put off locals round my way from taking to local rough land every Sunday despite copious signs advising them of the illegality of doing so. Tread warily, keep to the law. Our sport depends on it. Indeed it does. When there are tracks dotted about the country it's hard to justify riding illegally. Now......back to the topic....... The Sherco 290 has been sold so the Scorpa is still up for grabs, but, I have been made aware of two more bikes that are at present just 5 minutes from where I sit. I'm at work in Gloucester at the moment and I can almost smell the 2 stroke from here. There is another 2004 Sherco 290 that has been treated to a recent engine rebuild. No more info as yet on that one....it's up for £995. Tempting price I must say. The second is a GasGas TXT, cant remember if it said 250 or 280. Again, no more info yet but that is up for £1000. I need to make a few calls about them with the intention of popping by to have a nose......but would I right to assume that the GasGas would be the better option? They seem to be popular so that must be for a good reason....but the Sherco is blue....mmmmmm.....I like Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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