The best entry level motorcycle?

Question

What I'm looking for is an affordable, reliable, motorcycle to purchase as my first. It's something I want to use as my everyday vehicle. It can be standard, cruiser, or even a different type, just offer justification for your choice.

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

My absolute first recommendation for a starter bike is this: Old, cheap, and pre-scuffed. :) You almost certainly will go down, and in fact, I recommend putting your trainer bike over at least once to get the feel of the weight of it, and practice techniques of lifting it up without assistance.

I'd only recommend an inline 4-cylinder sport bike as a starter bike if you're a large guy, or it has a very small engine, like a 250-400cc. In-line 4 cyclinder engines are...sporty...which means they're rev-happy by nature, with clutches that grab quickly, and if you've never had a throttle in your hand, it can be unforgiving of mistakes--literally throwing you when you don't expect it.

I'd recommend a more mellow V-twin which has low-end torque a lower powerband, and a smoother clutch. Alot of old standards fit this category. The seat height is also more manageable than sport bike configurations so it's easier to balance. And you can get them used and cheap.

I don't know where your standing in life is, where you live, or how big you are, but I'm assuming you're not living in a country that restricts you to lower cc engines while learning, and I'm assuming you're pretty average in weight/height, and that you're planning on holding on to this bike for a little. In the States, while 250cc's make terrific starter bikes, you'll typically grow out of them within a year or so, because they're a bit under-sized for highways. They'll do 70mph fine actually, but boy are those little engines working hard to keep up! If the idea of swiching bikes next season seems like a hassle to you, trying for a 400-600cc standard may be stretching you at first, but if you're careful while learning, you'll probably enjoy it for a bit longer. Where would I start? Model names go all over the place depending on your country. Rebel 250's/Nighthawk 250's are the standard around here. Suzuki Savage (now called the boulevard?), Yamaha Virago's These are all good starting points. The engine size will be dependent on how big you are, and how much physical aptitude you have. Personally...I hopped on a motobecane moped...then a scooter...then a Yamaha Heritage Special 400, then things just kept getting bigger and bigger... Enjoy the ride. And wear your protection bcs wearing stuff like shorts and flipflops on a bike is not only foolish, but looks just downright amateur.

Answer 2

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The best entry level motorcycle?
What I'm looking for is an affordable, reliable, motorcycle to purchase as my first. It's something I want to use as my everyday vehicle. It can be standard, cruiser, or even a different type, just offer justification for your choice.

Thanks for the help!

Answer 3

anything they are all the same but i dont think you are alowed to ride a restricted 250 anymore the last 300 LPlate 125 went as soon as 2003 arrived i think the EU banned learner leagal 250s last year because the piggish x10 made a mystery disappearance as soon as 2014 arrived and it was blantentely a 250 (98mph over 80mph average speed) and the MP3 125 that was a 250 also has gone i cant see ant 250 cruisers lke the XVS and Honda VT Shadow 125 they have gone: and Yamahas new MT 125 is rckomed to be around £3500/ 4000 instead of £4500/£5000 so they are the signs i have detected that it is the end if the 250cc expantin bikes ridden as 125 LP Plates uni yu pass your test I oticed the new European motorbike licences may have something to do with this because coincidently the 50 licence has been banished: where as you rid a 250 for 2 years and after that: you got a full licence: and maybe because of superstition scrapped the 125 learner legal 250 expansions because of this: here was at least 10-15 250 L Plate machines on he market and mow all gone: the 300cc bikes 11 years ago but even saying that: they was rare. Whatever next? maybe L Plates restricted to 50cc bikes to come: cant see it myself but who knows: maybe after that we will al be ridding cycles: THEY HAVE WAYS AND MEANS TO GIVE US INSENTIVE TO PAAS OUR FULL TEST: And if 1983 did not work: a 15mph electric cycle will: IT IS NOTR ALL THAT BAD: DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN STILL RIDE A SIDE CAR ON PROVISIONAL: AND THEY IS HANDY FOR LUGGING HOLIDAY GEAR AND BITS AND BOBS YOU HAVE TO COLLECT IN PERSON ON EBAY BUYS: SO I AM NOT GOING TO MY GRAVE AS OFF YET plese do not lagh please: contary to rumour about people that posted £2 off at the post office in 1983 befor leaner legal laws changed: given them the benefit of riding a 350cc expantion as a 250 learner legal instead of the 125 bikes it all became: THEY CANNOT STILL RIDE THESE HIGH POWED BIKES no there final curtain came in 1996 when the licences was finnaly revoked: YOU LAUGHED DIN;T YOU? don;t be crule: feel fort these 16 year old of 1983 with there sole intentions to get a "Puch Maxi" or "Raligh Runabout" : and got the lot instead: but only for a limited time: you are smiling arn;t you? jealous? please give them a big didums? maybe not: but they could not prove for health and safety reasons they was actually riding bikes: and just had a licence they rarely used: if i had my way would give you all a full licence straight away to ride such re retroed named classic bikes as the "Rocket 3.0" and never have to take a CBT again: but i am me and not the law but if you want a hand with the computer generated "hazard perception test : with the theory test exam at that test centre done for you by a third party because you are not up to it: just email me and i can arrange for someone to do this for you for £200: after they take the exam for you at Croydon or where ever: they will give you the £200. Your bikes will now go 0-60 in seconds: you are entitled to ride legally the "Top speed of the built up area" click this link www's@ google search.com : enter your card details on google search bar: press images: this contests lock removal will cost only£10 to see the naked lady picture on full screen: i wish you luck on passing you test: while other drive away in a car instead: and abandoneD there bikes: you stay with cheered streets to battle the balance: may you be buried under the M-1 MOTORWAY WHEN YOU DIE GOD BLESS" Me? i have not even got a provisional it was that easy : take my word for it: over 10000 satisfied customer

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Answer 5

Ninja 250R. I got one for my first bike and it just simply kicks ***. I researched all kinds of bikes and this one is by far the best choice check out this web page. http://www.ninja250.com/home.htm

Answer 6

The Suzuki SV650's are great starter bikes. Contrary to their engine size they are single piston which means they are much more forgiving than the inline fours due to the lack of hp. I have read nothing but great reviews about these bikes and as a bonus they don't have much body plastic so less to repair when dropped :) Good luck and have fun.

Answer 7

gsx 600. thats probably what im buying soon as my first bike

Answer 8

we recommend you a scooter: honda ses dylan 150 cc.
watercooled ,15.7 hp/8500 rpm, 14.2nm/7000rpm.:
wanderfull acceleration in jammed traffic. reasonable max.speed 105-110 kmph. combined braek system.
13 inch wheels which is bigger than similar scooters is one of the good reasons for choosing it. we are training on our dylan since 8 month and just completed 1800 total km. last fuel consumption figure we reached ,is 3.3 lt per 100 km.

Answer 9

Get a Honda, or stick with a bicycle....