Is there any crotch rockets that are suitable for a beginning rider?

Answer 1

Yes, a used one after you take riding lessons. Depending on your physical size, will determine on the size of bike.
Go to a local dealer and let them know you are a novice, they'll get you started. If all they want to do is sell you a bike, leave and find a dealer that cares about it's customers. Dealers make money on repeat business and service, setting up their customers to get hurt or die is not in their best interest.
The American Motorcycle Association is a good place to start. They have a section just for new riders.
http://www.ama-cycle.org/

Answer 2

Look, I have nothing particularly new to add to this discussion, but I have to say that I am very pleased to see all the very good advice you are getting here!
Not so very long ago, knuckleheads were advising new riders to get Hayabusas or (for God's sake) Harley-Davidsons to LEARN on. That was a virtual guarantee that someone would be an organ-donor very soon.
While "crotch rockets" (which is what non-riders call sport bikes) can be very exciting, they are designed (and the designers assume) for experienced riders who can handle them.
Here's a quick check ... at speed, which way do you push the handlebars to go right?
Wrong! You push on the right handlebar (turn the front wheel LEFT) to go right!
It is called "counter-steer" and it is counter-intuitive, but it is also a new reflex that you have to develop in order to ride safely. Take note of that ... it is a REFLEX. Something experienced riders do without thinking about it. But until you have that reflex, a wrong decision will put you off the road. And on a bike, you really only get one boo-boo.
There are some great courses offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (msf-usa.org) and other organizations (as noted above), many of which will offer loaner bikes to practice on.
Take the course. Ride a small, used machine for a while, and then (and only then) move up to a "crotch rocket" ... you will save money, and you might save your life.
Ride safe!

Answer 3

Best to stick with a pseudo-crotch-rocket, like a Ninja250, Ninja 500, or perhaps Suzuki SV650. Most sport bikes are too powerful fro beginning riders, and this has nothing to do with how strong the rider might be.

Answer 4

the term crotch rocket indicates very fast so your answer is a huge NO. I have more experience than 999 out of 1000 riders - so I know.

What I typically suggest is for a true novice (male) nothing larger than a 400cc. For a woman no more than a 250cc. this is a body weight to bike weight thing - and men can pick up more when they fall over.

the absolute best way to learn motorcycles is to dirt ride for at least one season - it teaches you sliding techniques terrain changes and balance at a much quicker rate than on the street.

After your beginner bike for at least a season - go for it.

Hints: watch for sand/rocks, oily spots and wet roads - especially on turns or when breaking.

For the aggressive driver - here's the only reason I'm still alive...always scan the upcoming road for hidden death - like cars pulling out from blind spots etc. and have an escape route worked out before it happens while being ready on the breaks. Remember your front break is 76% of your stopping power so use it. - carefully and never on sand over pavement. Good luck.

Answer 5

yup its all about the ninja 250, super light, u can actually pull a wheelie with the right compound tire (dump the clutch from a stop at about 8grand) and they top about around 115. comfortable enough for me to ride mine 8 hours on the freeway. it's a twin cylindar though so it sounds diff from normal crotch rockets. another great bike is the early 90's kawi zx-7's they can take ton's of punishment, assuming its not from slamming into a car.

Answer 6

Life insurance paid up? LOL Just kidding. You won't kill yourself on a rice rocket as your first bike, but you might want to double-check your health insurance, in case you become a quadriplegic....buy something SLOW for your 1st bike. Something like a 400-600cc, and not a cafe racer style machine, something a little slower and more sedate for your 1st ride, and cheaper too, for when you eventually dump it. Invest money in a good helmet, some gloves, tough riding pants like the biker denims they sell, and boots to go with em. A motorcycle jacket's got extra padding, and a kidney belt in it, too, money well spent if you're serious about riding....better safe than road rash/street pizza...

Answer 7

If you don't think you can control your urge to max out the throttle then get the smallest displacement, lightest bike you can. If it has to be a sport bike then get a Kawasaki EX250 Ninja. However I highly reccomend something like an old Honda XL250 dual-sport for a learner bike. I think they're fun to ride and I have really ridden everything from Norton Commando's to CB125's to Goldwings to hopped up R1's

Answer 8

Ninja 250-650.

Answer 9

I strongly recommend you stay away from them and go for something a bit more traditional and conservative; say, a 500-750cc Yama or Kawa or Honda. I think the CRs are overpowered, crappily-designed, and out-right dangerous.

Answer 10

would stick to a 600 or smaller..just respect whatever it is you ride..doesnt matter if its a 50cc scooter or a Hayabusa..you can still seriously hurt or kill yourself on any bike with the wrong attitude. Good luck and enjoy