2006-08-19 13:20:12 · 17 answers · asked by harley girl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Yamaha Virago 250
It is a nice looking cruiser. Light and seat is very low to the ground so easy to control. If you are a new user make sure you take lessons. There are lots of good m/c schools out there that provide motorcycles for you to learn on. That way while you are learning you can drop theirs. ;o) Ride safe, have fun.
John
2006-08-19 13:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by jgreaves 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many good suggestions already for bikes but I can add some more.
Buy a cheap old good running dirt bike and ride the wheels off it wherever and whenever you can for six months before you hit the (mean) streets. Dress properly for riding.
Consider the new Ducati 695. Really cool, very light, and different from the mainstream.
For a small women 500 pounds is a LOT of bike. You should never ride a bike you can not set upright on your own. Find a mentor to ride with you, someone with at least twenty years of real riding.
For a cheap but fun bike look at a (used) Kawasaki 500 Ninja.
In town always cover the front brake.
Bikes are a hoot but they are very dangerous, but then again so is life. If you are lucky enough to live near a roadrace track get in some track days. I wish you the best and wave at all bikes on the road, it might be me!
2006-08-19 19:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha VStar Custom 650cc weight 474 pounds, seat height 27.4 inches. Looks bigger and badder than it is.
Yamaha VStar Classic 650 cc Weight 505 pounds, seat height 28 inches. Beautiful 1940s classic styling.
Yamaha VStar Silverado 650 cc Weight 544 pounds. Seat height 28 inches Set up as a classic touring bike.
They are essentially the same bike with different configurations. They are ideal for the smaller rider. I'm only 5'7" and it is very nice to be able to put my feet flat on the ground when I stop!
They're not super powerful but adequate for the job, quite nimble and relatively easy to ride. The driver's seat is quite comfortable, but the passenger's seat isn't that great. The Classic and the Silverado don't use foot pegs to rest your feet on, instead they have platforms, MUCH more comfortable. The Custom uses foot pegs, if you intend to do a lot riding for long stretches of time, those platforms are REALLY nice.
2006-08-22 15:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by glenbarrington 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 - 439 lbs
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 - 483 lbs
Suzuki S50 / Intruder 800 - 443 lbs
Harley Davidson Sportster 883L - 583 lbs
Threw that last one in because of your screen name. It is also the lowest one of the bunch, though the Suzuki comes close, and would allow you a better chance of getting both feet down when you stop.
2006-08-19 14:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by jkc6229 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, couple of good answers already given...couple of them are out in left field!
Buell Blast - good choice, single cylinder (500cc), plenty of power for its size (34hp), 25.5 inch seat height (stock height is 27.5 inches tall), light weight (360 pounds), $4695.00, great "starter" bike.
Sportster XL 883L - also a great choice, 900cc, 53 horsepower, 26 inch seat height (27.3 inches on the standard bike, 28 inches on the customs), 553 pounds, $5000.00.
Both set of bike specs are for the 2005 models.
Both/either would do you proud. Either are great to start on and stay with until you decide to move up.
Because you may be small-framed, don't let that deter you from buying a full-sized Harley when you're ready for it. I've seen pleanty of smaller women you can handle a 1540cc, 88 cubic inch, full-sized Dyna Glide just fine!
Hope this helps, Best of Luck!
Roadkill
2006-08-19 18:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Roadkill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judging by your nickname, I'm assuming that a crotch-rocket isn't an option for you.....but, just so you know, most of 'em weigh significantly less than 500 lbs. Especially the 600 class bikes. Those are almost scary-light.
Oh...and do take a class....
EDIT: Okay, fine....sport-bike. Good christ, I've been riding bikes for more than 15 years. "Outsider", indeed....
2006-08-19 13:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Silver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt exactly consider you a small women if you give your weight as under 500 pounds.
2006-08-22 09:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by moolie_wfo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda VLX 600 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 are both lighter weight motorcycles with low seats. They handle well and make good power. I know small women who ride them.
2006-08-19 19:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a honda rebel is a good small ladies bike, a low profile style , only 250 cc and a honda shadow 600 cc is also a low profile bike good for ladies especially if your short. This is what my wife started on and shes 5'6" . good luck
2006-08-22 19:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to scare you but you'll probably take a few falls, so Start off with a good used bike, like a 250, and work your way up.
2006-08-19 13:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by halster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋