bikes are just an expensive, seasonal hobby. its not cheap to learn either.
you can learn to drive in less than 6 months, even in 1day if you do a crash course.
£650 to learn for 6 days including test fees.
A car insurance wise is insanely expensive in comparison to a motorcycle.
400cc bandit = £498 fully comp.
1.3 KA = £1498 fully comp with £250 voluntary excess.
Tax lots cheaper, fuel... lots cheaper... depending on the bike, maintenance can also be a lot cheaper.
I am not a fair weather cyclist, I wouldnt be a fair weather motorcyclist. Itd be my main transport so seasonal doesnt come into it.
Ive made my mind up with regards to what I want, all im after is feedback on the choices within that. So... recommend me kit, sellers, shops, bikes, anything along those lines, but lets not turn this into a "dont get a bike get a car" thread.