I am interested in learning to ride a motorcycle and would like to what is the best bike for a woman?

Answer 1

Leave your gender out of it! If you're under 5'5, then you should ask what's a good bike for a shortie. No offense, I'm only 5'3 myself.

Your lack of muscle power doesn't play a part in choosing a bike. Well, except for the really big ones, but you're not going to start on one of those anyway (Gold Wing, Rune, Rocket III, etc.) There are plenty of slender girls powering big machines.

Get something you can reach the ground on. Although if you are short, you can have most bikes lowered without compromising performance or handling.

As a novice, you may want to start with a smaller bike, both in weight, seat height and cc's. But unless you've got a really good lead on a little guy, don't start out so small that you'll be bored with it in a few weeks.

As for which actual bike to get: It's easier to tell you what to avoid! First, it's probably best to avoid a sport bike. Although you could probably start out just fine with a 250 or even a 500 Ninja. Otherwise, I can't recommend a particular model for you without knowing more about what type of riding you want to do and what you want in a bike. Perhaps you don't even know that yet!

Lastly, be sure to take an instructional course. You'll learn to ride safely (on a teeny tiny bike) and you'll know whether you want to pursue this. This is really and truly the ONLY way to learn. Other advantages are discounts on insurance if you've completed a course (for most schools), and a waiver on your road test (you have to pass theirs, but it's not out in live traffic).

Except for Dr. Biker, who I hope is speaking with his tongue firmly in his cheek, you've got tons of good advice here!

Answer 2

In VT for 125.00 you can take a weekend class where they provide the bikes and test you with seat and class time and you get your motorcycle licence at the end of it if you dont fall or injure anyone.

A 250-500 is good for any beginner, find a bike that fits you personally. I dont know how tall you are but some of the more well known "girls" bikes would be:
Honda Rebel
Honda CB250
Honda Shadow
Suzuki Virago
Kawasaki Ninja EX
Kawasaki Vulcan
Harley Sportster
Buell Blast
Suzuki GS500
or just about anything with a low enough seat so you can comfortably balance the bike.

My first bike was a 1979 Suzuki GS550e, which was older than me, disconcertingly enough. Ride on!

Answer 3

This depends on the type of riding you are interested in and whether you want a licence or not. In Australia the smallest cc engine bike available for off road riding that can be made street legal are the 250cc range. However if you wanted a road bike you could go for a 175cc. It also depends on your stature. I am a larger person and therefore a tiny bike would not have the power to handle my weight.

Answer 4

Go take the motorcycle safety course and then decide what kind of bike you might want. Harley also rents bikes, so I say go rent several after you take the course.

For girls, Kawasaki makes a Ninja 250cc, which alot of people do not know about, it has a lower seat hight so girls can ride it easy.

If your going to ride get a Vega or HJC full face helmet, also a perforated leather jacket, and kevlar gloves. Don't ride without them. The will save your body a lot of road rash.

Answer 5

The best bike to learn on is a 250cc cruiser, like the Honda Rebel. Its the kind of bike they instruct with in the Basic Riders Course. which is a very worthwhile investment of time and money for a new rider.

After you have your license you may want to look at a bike in the 500-600cc range. They generally have low seats and make good power.

good luck to you

Answer 6

Street? Dirt? Cafe racing? crusing?

Big bikes take a lot of mucle to master. Some bikes weight over 700 lbs.

Japanese bikes are reasonably priced and easy to get. many are small. Try to get one that weights a little more than you do or less.

Don't go too small or you will need to upgrade soon and it will cost you money.

If you are a teen, try a 125 or up to a 250. These are big enough for the street, but still small enough to learn on.

Answer 7

Take a motorcycle safety course. They are usually given at local community colleges. Go to the link below to find a class by you. Check out magazines to read about different bikes and talk to people that you meet that have bikes to see what they think. I have found that bikers are always happy to talk about their bikes and experiences.

Good luck and have fun.

Answer 8

My motorcycle mechanic is Female. (kind of Rare) and she rides whatever she feels like.

Go down to your local motorcycle shop hop on a few bikes and see what feels right.

Answer 9

Suzuki Marauder 805 cc('97-2004) or its new name M-50 (?)
Yamaha VStar 650 cc
Honda Rebel 250 cc
Honda Magna 750
HarleyD 883
Kawa Ninja 500
Yamaha Virago 250

Get a guide from large magazine store and you'll find more than whats here

Answer 10

Honda Shadow 750