Looking for a motorcycle for a girl /?

Answer 1

harely davidson 883 sporster they are made for women

Answer 2

Short answer - here are some models to consider.

Buell Blast
Honda Nighthawk 250, Rebel, Shadow 600 VLX
Kawasaki Ninja 250, Ninja 500, Vulcan 500
Suzuki DRZ250, DRZ350, GS500, GZ250, Savage, S40
Yamaha TW200, Virago 250, V-Star 650

I've listed those purely in alphabetical order. But read the long answer too. It may help you narrow down the list.

I would recommend the first thing you ought to do is take riding lessons, such as those offered by the MSF. They supply the bikes - you'll get some familiarity with the controls, a lot of valuable practice time, and important safety tips. And if you're lucky, they may have a wide selection of bikes and give you the chance to try out a few different models.

Bikes are kind of like clothes - while usually not fashion accessories, they aren't one size fits all and you will need to try it on before you buy it. By that, I mean you will need to sit on the bike, put your feet on the pegs and grip the handlebars, and make sure you are comfortable. Also, you will want to make sure you can get both feet flat on the ground while sitting on it - an experienced rider can manage a bike from tiptoes, but being able to flat-foot it will give you a lot more ability to manage it if you happen to stop on an oil-slicked intersection.

And there are several different styles to consider. Cruisers have a low seat height (good if you're short), classic styling, and put your feet out in front of you. Dual-sports are kind of like street legal dirt bikes - most of them are best if you are tall for a lady, since they often have high seat heights. Sport bikes have a lot of plastic bodywork and will put your feet under you and your body upright to leaned forward. Usually the ones that have you leaned uncomfortably far forward are not suitable for beginners, due to both a lot of power and the riding position. Standards have your feet under your hips or under your knees and an upright riding position. Personally, I find standard bikes the most comfortable. Some people prefer cruisers.

See which style appeals to you most. You may find yourself deciding you wish you'd gone with another style after you start riding - that's pretty common. But if you start with a relatively inexpensive bike, you can often sell it for close to what you paid for it once you are ready for a different model.

Answer 3

If you have not already done so, enroll in an Motorcycle Safety Foundation class.

The right bike is one that you feel comfortable on. Your height, weight and physical condition will determine the size bike. Your personality decides the type of bike. The heavier the bike, the harder it will be for you to master certain techniques.

I advise that a learner bike is light and easy to maintain. Go to dealerships and sit on different types of bikes. After taking the class you'll be familiar with the controls. Pay attention to the control locations and the riding position.

I'm not going to touch the sportbike/cruiser debate. That's all up to you.

Answer 4

Try a Suzuki GS500.

Nice, low seat height with a responsive motor.

There are 1000's of them out there for sale and they are very relieable. Great support network as well. See the web link below for a great web site.

Answer 5

I just sold my 2004 Suzuki Intruder 805 cc to a woman and she looked great on it

Answer 6

I've seen women ride anything from a 600cc to a 1500.... You should start with a 600-750 if you have little to no experience....

Answer 7

There are no bikes made for girls, thank goodness. There are some that are suitable for short people, if that's what you really mean.

If you post more details, I might be able to name a few.

Answer 8

Kawasaki Vulcan 800's are sweet.

Answer 9

Yamaha R6
Honda CBR 600
GSX-R 600

I would go with the Yamaha:)

Answer 10

harley 1200 sportster