I just want something simply not a whole lot of flash. would prefer a crotch rocket of some sort, just looking to save some money on gas for the summer. Anyone know of good bikes out there that would meet these needs? doesn't have to be anything brand new and would like to be able to work on it on my own too. Thanks
2006-07-18 03:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by musclesgd 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Just about any bike in the 250cc to 400cc is a good start. Go and sit on them. Find one that feels comfortable for you. There's no sense in buying a bike that doesn't fit you well and that you aren't comfortable on. Crotch rockets tend to be a bit more intimidating at first, because of their racing positioning. Cruisers on the otherhand, have a more user friendly riding position. All of the Hondas, Suzukis, Yamahas and Kawasakis make good riders and its usually preference. Before deciding on a bike, I would to take a beginner motorcycle course from someone like Rider's Edge or similar. The benefits are a. what you learn in a short time, b. lower insurance rates, and c. you take the card you receive to your MVD and get a motorcycle endorsement without additional written or road tests. They provide the motorcycles to use during the course, so you don't have to have your own to take it. The local classes here in Santa Fe use the Buel Blast 250's for the course. Others may use a different bike, but they are usually around 250cc bikes. Good luck and welcome to the most exhilarating 2wheeled sport in the world!
2006-07-18 04:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by viclioce 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For beginner, the best size is 250 cc motorcycle, up to 500 cc's.
I don't know how tall you are, but a 250 cc may be a bit small for a taller person.
If you can do without a crotch rocket until you improve your skills, Honda rebel 250 is the best bike for beginners.
2006-07-18 03:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by elguzano1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a little car that is good on gas. My friend is in the hospital right now fighting for his life. He had a wreck on his motorcycle that he used to save on gas. A road sign chopped off his leg and messed up his arm. They may have to take his arm too if he makes at all. He lost four pints of blood before anyone found him. You know there is only eight pints of blood in the human body. You may have a bad wreck in a car, but at least your a little safer in a car than a bike. Good luck.
2006-07-18 04:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother and I bought 2 new bikes for a summer vacation. His 1200 Bandit leaked gas and ruined the motor before it got 2000 miles. We asked Suzuki to replace the motor so we could go on vacation. They said it’s to expensive and would cost $3000. After 4 months and the vacation gone they got the motor rebuilt at a their cost of $3700. The dealer wanted to replace the motor but Suzuki squashed that. The gas stained cases and burnt exhaust pipes were not replaced. The bike got nicked and scratched all over from being apart for so long. The rep rode it and looked at it, then said it’ good as new. It ran like crap and looked worse. We called Japan for nothing, and even wrote the US CEO all for nothing. We spent $15,000 for the bikes to get Fd. We spent our vacation hassling with Suzuki, and not one person there gave a F! Beware Suzuki’s warranty is not worth the paper it’s printed on! Buy one of their lemons are get Fd like we did!
2006-07-18 06:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sport bike won't be cheap. You might not pay much for it, but your insurance costs will be higher. That is, unless you go with one of the little ones, like the 250 or 500.
Go with a street bike. There are tons of smaller ones out there, like the Honda Rebel, which will be suitable for simple transportation.
2006-07-18 05:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pretty much agree with the rest of the posters in regards to newbie bikes...
-250 to 5-600 ish displacement
-Take a new rider course
-Don't get a fast bike too soon...you'll kill yourself
-A more upright riding position, like that of a cruiser, is probably safer and easier to learn on, and more forgiving of (inevitable) mistakes
-Remember, there are two types of riders...Those that have fallen, and those who will...so WEAR PROTECTION WHATEVER YOU RIDE!
2006-07-18 05:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2006 Yamaha YZF-R6
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/8/0/home.aspx
2006-07-18 04:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda nighthawk isn't bad, or a dualsport bike is nice all around. A 500 Vulcan is a nice size and user friendly.
2006-07-18 04:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by texaseve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out:
http://www.kawasaki.com/product_detail.asp?product=148&category=2&tag=motorcycle
You can also find a good used one.
2006-07-18 04:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 100cc 4stroke bike
2006-07-18 05:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by RTH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋