2006-08-01 17:56:38 · 10 answers · asked by maverick21000 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
www.cycletrader.com
2006-08-01 19:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by JackofallMasterofnone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found my bike through Craigslist. Cycletrader is also a good source.
One of the best bargains for a beginner sportbike would have to be a Kawasaki Ninja 250. They sell for $3,000 brand new, and you can find used ones for half that if you look hard enough. Gets over 70 miles to the gallon, can keep up with freeway traffic, and it's one of the lightest and most nimble sportbikes out there. Other good choices are the Yamaha Seca II (one of the few 600 cc bikes that's relatively beginner friendly), Ninja 500, Suzuki GS500, or Buell Blast.
Most of the 600 cc sportbikes out there are in the 100 hp range - not exactly what I would consider beginner friendly. I've seen one guy accidentally do a wheelie in an itsy bitsy 125 cc cruiser when he was learning - the odds of such mistakes are a lot higher if you're on a bike with enough power for a small car.
Also, I highly recommend getting some training. The MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) is one of the biggest names in motorcycle lessons, and you can probably get into one of their classes through the same state government agency that issues licenses. Your local Harley dealership probably can set you up with a similar class called Rider's Edge that has the same training. They charge more than the state-run classes, but I think the waiting lists aren't nearly as long. And you may have other motorcycle classes available in your area. I would highly recommend getting such training before you hit the road.
2006-08-02 01:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing about ebay...be very careful if you choose that route...there are a lot of scams out there. You can also try the motorcycle trader online: http://www.traderonline.com/
Good first bike is whatever fits your budget and you like the looks. For learning purposes, I'm a big fan of the "naked" sportbikes such as the suzuki SV650. Very user friendly, not too pricy, no expensive plastic to replace if you drop it, better insurance rates, and so on. You could probably pick up a used one, learn on it for 6-12 months, and turn around and sell it for pretty much the same price that you bought it for and by that time you'll know what kind of bike you really want. Good luck
2006-08-01 19:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One other source I found is ziply.com.
Most sport bikes are relatively inexpensive. For your first bike, you should probably avoid the big boys. I mean the really big boys. Start out midrange. The 250 or 500 would be fine for starting on, but a 600 or 750 aren't necessarily out of the question.
Whatever you choose, take time to become very familiar with it before you start getting cocky! Sportbikes are incredible, but the very thing that makes them incredible - which is their responsiveness - is also what may bite you in the *** if you don't know what you're doing!
2006-08-02 02:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like said before...
If you live in a big city search for your city and craigs list (dallas and craigs list)
Also, I would take a good long look at the Ninja 250. It is a low power bike at 36 HP. However, it is more than enough to get on the highway and cruise at 80mph. The bike tops out at 100mph. And it looks rather good doing it.
Visit this website to get all the info on it. www.ninja250.com
For reference I picked up a 2003 with 4700 miles and it was a lil scratched up for 1900 bucks...came with gloves and tank bag.
New these bikes go for 3000.
2006-08-01 20:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big are you? If your 5'9" or under a Ninja 250 is a great starter bike. It will give you the feel of a rocket without all the power. People who dont "know" bikes wont know its smaller anyway! Chicks will still dig it hahaha.
All the 01+ 600cc rockets are too much for a first time rider. I wish the stupid dealer would have turned me away when I bought my 02 GSXR600. Even that was too much for a first timer.
2006-08-02 02:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by Gregg H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.craigslist.com make sure your in the correct area. i got a bandit 400 its a great beginner bike. i also recommend a yamaha fzr '90. any naked sport bike around the 600 cc range is a good bike.
2006-08-01 18:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by manbearpig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motors.ebay.com
Honda CBR's are somewhat inexpensive, and worth a look if you like those kind of bikes.. like me.
2006-08-01 18:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.ebaymotors.com is the nest place to look, and I would go with a Suzuki SV650, or Honda 599.
2006-08-02 02:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.cycletrader.com/
for a beginner i would suggest the 250 ninja
2006-08-02 11:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by dixie.flatline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋