i'm looking to get a a little crotch rocket but this will be my first bike, and first time riding a motorcycle, what kind would be good for a beginner?
2006-07-15 12:28:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
linwood I definitely has the Best Answer. I too LOVE motorcycles and have ridden them throughout my life, but probably not as much as linwood, but I can tell you from personal experience and from knowing others that motorcycle riding can be very dangerous. That doesn't mean that I don't want one and want to ride one. It just means that too many people love me and count on me (family) for me to jeopardize my life that way. If I did get one I'd get brand new Harley. I'd love to ride the Harley ride up at Sturgis, South or North Dakota each summer. But you can probably guess it'll be a dream for me all my life. I can't really imagine getting one for the reasons I stated above, and after hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, I've found something with a roof and doors and ac and heating and windshield wipers a helluva lot more comfortable than any motorcycle. And motorcycles are NOT known to have better gas mileage, and they have smaller gas tanks, so you can run out of gas quicker too. And those "crotch rockets" are, in my "not-so-humble" opinion, some of the most dangerous bikes out there. They may be incredibly quick, all the way up to the point where they run into an immoveable and much slower car, SUV or pickup truck. Then, it's OUCH CITY!! in the worst sort of way. And it could be "Boot Hill" for you too. So, think seriously about it. God Bless you.
2006-07-15 13:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GS-500, Katana 600, SV 650 or the Bandit 600 would be ideal to learn on, and these bikes have plenty enough power to grow into.
2006-07-15 14:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used Honda Rebel 450 or 250.
2006-07-15 12:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have never ridden a motorcycle, I suggest you take a motorcycle safety course. If you can pass that, then perhaps the instructors can help you decide.
2006-07-15 14:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go 2 www.motorcyclebuzz.com/Motorcycle-buzz-media.asp.
2006-07-15 12:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Halle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something small and light like a 600cc ninja, enough power to move but still easy to handle. my first bike was a 95 year model, still ride it sometimes,love it
2006-07-15 12:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by biggun4570 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
883 hog or a Harley sports er in the wind good luck
2006-07-15 12:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Charles W 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try www.gstwins.com
A great site for the Suzuki GS500 - perfect first bike.
They have a nice forum section.
2006-07-15 12:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by Max P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R6
in at the deep end. But I hope you live someplace with lots of space !
2006-07-15 17:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by speed777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dirt bike
2006-07-15 12:31:39 · answer #10 · answered by a_poor_misguided_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋