I'm interested in getting a motorcycle. What would be a good bike for a new rider, a harley or a sport bike?

Answer 1

I agree with Harleys making too much noise, but when you say get a 600 first? An 06 250 Ninja is 3400 out the door, an 06 ZX6R is definetely over 8, thats twice the price, so I guess it all depends on how much money you have, I think the 250 is a perfect starter bike though, it is cheap, really has no power/ torque till 7k so it is very easy to start out, or any small cruiser will work, and saying that everyone is going to fall starting out is wrong, I never had training wheels, atarted out on a regular bicycle and now ride motorcycles and have never fallen:)

Answer 2

Stick with the Harley. A year or two down the road, when you want to trade up, the Harley will still be worth most of what you paid for it. An easy comparison.....look at how many Sport bikles have used parts available online, and then do the same for Harley, and ask yourself "WHY?" Because, Harley's, with proper upkeep, will last longer than 2-3 years, and there are no used parts available.

Answer 3

Why not get both? Harley Davidson has sport bike line called the Buell sportbike. I have a Buell Blast; which is aimed at new riders. 15,000 trouble free miles, easy to ride in the twisties and can go 80-85 mph when I really need to. Check it out and decide for yourself. Sport bike style with a Harley engine.

Answer 4

I started on a 600 ninja did not think it was too fast or too snappy a few of my friends have had the ex 250 and the 500 but they moved up to the 600 within a few months they felt they wasted money getting the small bikes as for the Harley it depends on what kind of riding you want to do me I think that all the 883 does is make a bunch of noise when you try and pass a car or even get up to speed

Answer 5

Depends on what kind of riding you want to do, and how far you wanna go. Sport bikes are for hot dogging and showing off. They really suck when it comes to normal street riding. But they are great for going fast and leaning on a twisty road.

Harleys are cool for normal riding, although they are kinda pricey. For cool, I recomend the harley.

There are other choices though. For street riding all of the japanese companies imitate harleys, if you want a clone. BMW makes some cool street machines too. I like the K models better than the R models, because they are liquid cooled. BMWs arent as cool as a Harley, but they are dependable, and well built. Good power and excellent brakes.

I see sport bikes as kid stuff, but you might like it.

Answer 6

You should get any bike that you might like. Although you are prone to falling, or something you will eventually learn. And you could replace the parts later. Then you would know how to ride your bike. Just make sure that the bike isn't a really expensive one so that you wouldn't wind up paying a crap load of money for replacement parts. All bikes are different in their own ways. I started on a 50cc Honda Chaly in Vietnam. But then when I went to try to ride a Honda Wave (taller and more powerfull), I had to practice even longer.

Answer 7

You first step is a ridership program. Take the course to get your motorcycle certificate. Then, get a moderate size bike. Your first bike should not be huge. Get something managable by an new rider, light weight and not high powered. Learn to ride it, then move up. I just bought a bike, a Suzuki DR350s dual sport. Remember, ride safely and look out for the other people. They won't always see you.
Have fun!

Answer 8

If your really interested in motorcycling, I would suggest that you get yourself a good used bike not more then 500 CC. There's no reason to start off buying something new and expensive to find out later that you don't really like it and loose your shirt when you go to sell it. Make sure you really want to ride first, take a beginners course if available and go from there. You won't loose much money if any if when you go to sell the used bike.

Answer 9

neither. You are a new rider, therefore inexperienced. Expect to have at least one accident while learning. I recommend buying an older, used bike until you get your bearings. That way, you don't ruin a nice Harley. Then, forget the crotch rocket and get a HARLEY!!!

Answer 10

An 883 harley if your new
Or a 250 ninja

BUT
Personally Id go with the Harley