Ok... so most of my friends, who are all under 1 year riding experience, are suggesting I go out and get my licensee (have permit now) and get a Zixer. I think they are crazy... am I wrong? Are they trying to kill me?!?!?
I have only a few weekends of experience on a Ninja 250 for cryin out loud!
After my classes I would love to get into something like an Interceptor for casual street riding and weekend foraying. Thoughts anyone?
2006-10-09 11:59:58 · 12 answers · asked by CL 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Always buy what your comfortable riding. Confidence is very important when your driving a bike, and you cant be confident if your always worried about a bike getting away from you. Ive never owned anything under a 750 but that's where I'm comfortable and if you can handle a 750 you can handle pretty much anything. And you wont outgrow it as quick. But like I said go with what your comfortable driving.
2006-10-09 16:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by eric s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get something you are uncomfortable riding. Period.
A Ninja 250 is certainly a good first bike; the 250 and 500 cc versions of the VTR Interceptor are also good. An 800 cc VFR Interceptor is likely to be a bit much - that's got enough power for a small car.
2006-10-10 00:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first started riding we had a 78 sporty. I had no problems riding the darn thing just holding it up, after I dropped it a couple times, I decided to go smaller and went with a honda 350 great bike for learning and beginners. I now ride a 91 hugger it fits me just great. My hubby rides a softtail. My hubby tells me I could ride his if I wanted to, but I wouldn't feel right riding it. The point is a bike it an extension of you so buy and ride what you feel comfy on. Don't let you friends talk you into something.
2006-10-09 16:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by lilbit_883_hugger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just a person that is wanting a bike for casual street riding, then a interceptor will be fine but like all beginners learn with there first bike and that is that you want a bigger bike in a few months.
2006-10-09 17:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ride what you can afford. the Ninja 500 is a better bike if you are doing any highway riding. the ninja 250 is a great bike for city riding, but you will outgrow it in a year. budget is the biggest determiner. interceptor 500, hawk 650, seca II 600, fzr 400, cb1 (400), gs500 suzuki. any one of these bikes would make a great first standard/sport bike. good luck
2006-10-09 13:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by thomas r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First piece of advice: Choose a bike that fits you.... make sure you're comfortable on it. That is the most important.
Secondly: DO NOT BUY A NEW ONE... you will drop it at least once... and do you really still want to make those monthly payments on a scratch & dent & dent & dent?
And Thirdly: Gixxers have the highest insurance rate due to the boneheads that have bit the proverbial big one doing stupid stuff on a bike that had WAY more going for it than they had going on upstairs. When the horsepower to brainpower equation's out of whack... horsepower will win every time.
2006-10-09 16:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by Suzuki_Mouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First rule of biking is "ride your own bike." This means you choose what's right for YOU; go the speed that's right for YOU; etc.
I doubt your friends are trying to kill you, but you obviously have more sense than they do.
Follow your own logic and don't worry about keeping up with them in any way. I don't know anything about Interceptors, but if that's what you want, go for it.
2006-10-10 01:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get what you want. Something that fits you. You have the right idea, don't get anything that has too much power, but nothing too small that will buzz you to death on a longer ride. Go to the dealer and try.
2006-10-09 12:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should buy what you feel most comfortable riding. I have always been told one should always ride their own ride. Do not let others dictate what you should ride. Because this is where you could get in trouble (accident, etc.).
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