What's the best motorcycle to get if you want to drive a motorcycle instead of a regular car?

Answer 1

The king of the road is the Harley Davidson buy one that fits you and enjoy.

Answer 2

Since your other question asked about motorcycle endorsements, you probably don't have yours... so you probably haven't ridden before. No problem with that just pointing it out. I'm guessing you are probably looking for gas efficiency, so I'd go with a Kawasaki EX250. They are a hella lot of fun for you first few months but very easy to control, and can be picked up for $1500 gently used...and they are only $3000 new. I commonly get 0 mpg on mine and I kept it solely as a commuter bike. Wear a backpack to carry your stuff in, always helmet up, and it should be fine. Although I will say it could use some more power past 70 mph, up until then you will kill almost any car but if you do alot of high speed country highway (80+) driving I'd go with the 650. Still great on gas with more power and comfort, lot more pricey though.

Answer 3

First, take Motorcycle Safety course. Get a license.
Get a light bike (especially if you want to commute in the city and I assume you are a beginner) something around 600s CC.
Start with a cheaper one there are a lot of good Yamaha and Honda models in that range (you can always waste your money on the HD later :)
And the last but not least: RIDE the motorcycle, do not drive it :)))

Answer 4

The deciding factor will be where you live. If you're in Phoenix, AZ, any bike will do as long as you are RELIGIOUS about waiting out the first 10-15 min of a rainstorm. It rains so rarely there that the roads have more dust & oil on them than average, and even a slight rain turns them VERY slick.

If you're in Colorado, like I am, you won't have a choice when it snows a foot overnight; you're not riding. The snow does melt quickly here, and after a few days you can get back on the bike.

What I'm getting at is that you can ride pretty much any bike you want. Your limitations will be the weather conditions where you live and your riding skill level.

Answer 5

Go with a well-appointed street cruiser ... a BMW, Goldwing or similar touring machine will come with lock-able hardbags, comfortable seats, radios, heated seats for those chilly mornings, windscreens that actially work, and all that jazz.
Keep in mind that, even set up perfectly, you are going to be in the weather all the time. If it rains, you will need special raingear. If it is hot, prepare to sweat a little.
If you work in an office, make sure there are shower facilities available, or learn to use cologne.
Riding a bike year-round can be a blast (I've done it), but it is also an adventure that requires a lot of preparation. And it is not particularly cheap, as an option. Consider that the right kind of bike will cost you $15-$18,000 new (perhaps half that used), plus another $800 for riding gear, plus another $500 for rain gear, plus another $300 for winter-specific gear, plus $300 for your helmet and $300 for your boots, and $200 for your summer gloves and $200 for your winter gloves. As you can see, not a real cheap mode of transport.
If you are like most BMW riders, you will see defeating the weather as a challenge and enjoy it immensely. If you are like most Goldwing riders, you will ride the bike when the weather is congenial, and you will enjoy it immensely. If you are like a lot of Harley riders, the bike will look real nice in your garage or parked outside of Hooters.
Cheers.

Answer 6

Without a doubt, you would want a bike that has some storage in it, and is dependable for daily commutes. I would strong recommend either a BMW road bike, or even better, a Honda Goldwing which comes with very little in options - they've already thought of most everything! It is a quiet, well handling bike - it's rear tires will grip any surface you travel, and it is a smooth riding/handling bike. Please, stay away from the Harleys - nothing but a pain (and a LOT of noise and hassle) ...

Answer 7

Well, if this is more of a new method of transportation then you may want more of a cruiser bike that you can put those storage things on for groceries or whatever. I used to have crotch rockets (for lack of a better term) and I had a tiny little trunk under the seats so thats not good when you need to get stuff home. They are a lot of fun tho...dangerously addicting and hard to do the speed limit on ;)

Answer 8

probably your best bet would be a smaller cruiser, like a 500cc Yamaha virago, or a Honda shadow. If you keep the cc size under 1000, then your insurance will be allot less. I have a sport bike, and while they are lots of fun, not to practical in the city.

Answer 9

diverse states have diverse regulations and regulations. yet there are states that you'll get a separate let for a motor cycle license even with in case you in elementary words have a driving let. that's in elementary words yet another attempt you'll favor to take. To get the MC let, you'll likely ought to take yet another written attempt. bypass that written attempt, and take highway checks for both an automobile and bike.

Answer 10

get a Kawasaki Ninja 250 R or any 250 motorcycle.its not as powerful as a 650 so its good for beginners.then if u have gotten used to it you can move onto a 650 of any kind.