i want to know the opinion of bike owners about me wannting to buy my first bike.I was thinking at a ninja 500.To strong for my first one?
2006-07-28 04:32:09 · 7 answers · asked by anubis 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
if you have never ridden a motorcycle before, then DO NOT start on a street bike. Especially a sport bike.
Do yourself a favor and buy an enduro (street/dirt bike).
Spend some time riding off road before you try the streets. Then, start on residential streets, 25-35 mph.
It's not really a matter of learning to ride, it's a matter of learning what how to handle your bike in an emergency situation... riding needs to be second nature.
2006-07-28 04:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by Doogie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh man, that was my first bike! It was great. I really enjoyed the nimble handling of the 500R, but I quickly got used to the limited power and wanted something more. If I could go back and make my first bike purchase again, I would pick up the Yamaha YZF 600R (not to be confused with the R6).
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/25/0/home.aspx
My buddy bought one as his first bike four years ago and will likely never buy another bike until this one breaks down.
2006-07-28 05:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 500 is a fine size for a first bike, just take it easy of course. A 250 will get old way too fast.
2006-07-28 05:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Oracle at Delphi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start with a 250, but at least you're not like everyone else on here, whom are 17 year olds saying I'm looking for my first bike and I want a 750. They're stupid, and probably dead by now.
2006-07-28 04:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by vinnyvino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u r an armature rider and looking for a fast bike its better u start up with 250cc then u can upgrade it to 600cc in this u will find a lot of company then u can go to Kawasaki ninja zx6 it even depend on how strong Ur and Ur personalty
2006-07-28 05:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by alok ks s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god, I hope you know how to ride.
I rode cruisers for the most part. I'd take it in for routine service, and the owner would give me a loaner. Once, it was a Katana 750. A whole 'nother world from a cruiser.
2006-07-28 04:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 kinds of beginning riders, those who are scared and those who are hurt. I have never met a rider who didn't drop their bike when they first started. And BUY A HELMET!!!!!
2006-07-28 09:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by animosity242 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋