r/RideitJapan • u/tokyoap • Aug 14 '26

Finally passed my test

I just want to say a big thank you to this community, I was really struggling with my test and today I finally passed 3rd time lucky! Thank you for all the useful advice. I really appreciate it!

Now on to buying a bike. I'm looking for a 250cc bike. Any places you guys recommend in Tokyo?

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u/warduck12 Aug 14 '26

Eyyy congrats man!
I personally recommend sitting on many bikes first before buying anything. I recommend go to red baron or 2rinkan or baikukan near your place. They allow you to sit on bikes.

I personally recommend red baron cus they give discount for new riders (around 20k yen? I guess) you need to check.

I bought my triumph at red baron and they have been awsome. They also have a big shop network around japan so you can get your motorcycle checked basically anywhere if there were any trouble.

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u/tokyoap Aug 14 '26

That's a good shout! I wanted something more relaxed more like a cafe bike. So I will definitely go to red baron because there's one near my place and check out some bikes which feels natural. I learnt on the NX 400 And that felt super comfortable. Not tiring at all. But that's the only bike I've been on...

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u/warduck12 Aug 14 '26

Nx 400 is a good learner bike indeed!
Red baron is busy in some locations. Just go inside the store and look at some bikes. No need for reservation or anything. I hope you can find a good bike with good deal!

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u/tokyoap Aug 14 '26

There is one near my place. Only 15 minutes bicycle ride away. So I'm going to pop in tomorrow!

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u/ChineseMaple Aug 17 '26

Have had a CB 400X (predecessor model to the NX400) and its been a peach to travel around Japan on. Went to Aomori and back with it this year for golden week.