i'm 5'6 (short) and obviously the bike needs to be small and not overly powerful since im just starting. THANX FOR YUR HELP.
2006-09-15 16:46:57 · 7 answers · asked by . . 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
Actually, a small sportbike is an excellent bike to learn on - with the basic caveat about not 'over-biking' yourself, which would be the same with any style of bike!
Whatever you decide on, I'd really recommend purchasing a used bike, since you'll probably drop it a time or two in the first few months of riding (tip overs in the parking lot, etc.)
The Ninja 250 is great, also Yamaha made a little SRX250 back in the 1980's that's a fun machine. Both are usually relatively cheap on insurance, especially if you get an older machine.
With a used bike, be sure to have new, very good tires mounted, have the brakes checked, and take the rider safety course, buy the best helmet you can afford - always wear gear, then go out and have fun!
2006-09-16 10:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The words "beginner" and "sportbike" don't go together.
A sportbike is a powerful motorcycle that is designed to respond very quickly to control inputs. It doesn't give a beginner much room to make a mistake.
Better choices would be a cruiser, a dual-sport, or a basic street bike. Their responses are less sharp and they give a beginner a somewhat more forgiving ride.
Once you have a year or two of riding under your belt, you'll be able to ride a sportbike much better.
Whatever you choose, get good protective gear. Most all riders fall off sometime, dress for it. And take a training course. Google "motorcycle safety foundation" and/or check with your community college.
Ride safe.
2006-09-16 03:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't matter which one until you have some experience riding! Just get on something & do it & your preferences will come later!Move away from the computer & get on a bike!
2006-09-18 09:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ninja 250. Buy a used one though because you'll outgrow it pretty soon.
2006-09-15 23:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
80 or 125 good starters
2006-09-16 20:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Clydesdale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yamaha 150
2006-09-16 00:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by hit man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suzuki 500 used practice in empty parking lots
2006-09-16 00:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋