preferably a sport bike or something similar. 5'11 and average body size. just looking for something to be my first motorcycle. cost is a consideration.
2006-10-11 14:33:24 · 11 answers · asked by assmachinewack 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Well since youre tall you have all sorts of options. I'd shoot for a cbr600 F2, you could probably get a decent one for 2K. It would be a good learner and even after bike as you wont out grow it. You could pick up a cosmetically challenged sportbike for cheaper and if you dump it not a big deal.
2006-10-11 14:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by moolie_wfo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is go out for a day looking at all the dealers and try sitting on different makes/models. Find one that your body feels 'at home' on. If it feels wrong or uncomfortable it is not the bike for you.
First bike means you should look into second hand ones. They are less cost and you won't have your feelings or wallet hurt as badly when it gets dropped..... And there are only 2 sorts of bikes out there,,, those dropped (either at speed or simple forgot the kickstand/fell doing a slow turn) and those that ARE going to be dropped!! Why buy your 'dream bike' if you don't quite have the skills yet under your belt to keep it up and off the pavement? Hey, did anyone in their right mind give their best car to a learning driver?? As you learn you are probably going to have some dings and scrapes added to it-Buy used and save the extra cash for when you are ready to buy brand new.Don't count out the metric bikes just for the 'cool Harley' image. Get one that fits you and does what you want!
Talk to alot of other riders and get their input on what they think would be best. It's easier to get opinions face to face because you can ask questions as you get more info. Talk to them and the sales guys about what you want to do with this bike. Some are better for the long haul trips, some are only good for the bar hopping/chicks dig it stuff.
I will say I know alot of folks who start out on Suzuki Intruder 800's (Boulevard is the name since 2005).Whatever you get,, take the MSF classes- they teach survival skills for the street.
Good luck, rubber side down!
2006-10-11 18:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're suitable in assuming that 250cc cruisers are often sluggish. a stable selection may be a Vulcan 500. this is discontinued now, for about 2 years yet there is lots of them around and you are able to %. them up low priced. some dealerships nevertheless have them, form new, properly worth looking into it. they're going to truly sell them for an extremely cheap as sellers prefer to herald new inventory ASAP. Vulcan 500 has a Ninja 500, parallel twin engine, that provides you with extra potential than maximum 600-700cc cruisers, mutually as being shown and stable. this is a nimble motorcycle which would be secure to holiday on the line and yet won't overpower and intimidate. And to the poster above - SV650 has not something in complication-unfastened with any cruiser. i might understand, I even have one. Its ergos are those of a game motorcycle in the completely faired and game-traveling in the bare version (like the Honda 599). OP replaced into inquiring approximately starter cruisers.
2016-10-19 05:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the same boat. From internet research, my list is down to Buell Blast, Suzuki S40 or Kawasaki Vulcan 500. I'm kind of leaning toward the Suzuki because it's a 650 cu in 1 cylinder. That means it's very simple. Also, it's much lighter than the Kawasaki. The Blast looks pretty cool, just not sure I want that "sport bike" look or feel. My next step is to go the dealers to look and try.
2006-10-12 02:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by etilyad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha Star 650. Don't whimp out for a 250 not enough power to accelerate around idiots in cars. Get the best instruction and saftey equiptment and strong boots as cars can ruin your day when riding. After a year go out and buy your Harley.
2006-10-11 14:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Buell Blast. 492 cc engine. Retails for around $5000
2006-10-11 14:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let anyone tell you a 250 is not enough, you would have a lot of fun on something like a Honda Nighthawk 250 or Honda Rebel, they are well balanced, very light weight, very durable, very inexpensive, easy to ride and have plenty of power for the hi-way even carrying a passenger unless...if you and your passenger are over 300lbs each...
2006-10-11 18:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by barfoeng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say a harley sportster with a 1200cc or a 883cc, and if you like the looks of a street bike, you can get a used or new buel blast it 500cc but will go quiet fast.
2006-10-11 14:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by slim dog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If cost is a consideration, you had better check on insurance prices before you buy.
2006-10-12 15:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by bigjerry61 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something cheap like an older honda or suzuki. no more then 500cc. that way when you lay it down from lerning its not as hard to take.
2006-10-11 14:35:58 · answer #10 · answered by doogie494 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋