i need some help finding the right crotch rocket!!!?

Question

i am 21 years old, female and i have always wanted to buy a crotch rocket. first off - are they easy to learn how to ride? second - i am in the process of trying to buy one and i don't even know where to start. what is the difference? do i want a yamaha, suzuki, kawasaki, etc?? how fast do they go? are some easier to ride than others? please, i def need some help here.

Answer 1

A crotch rocket is not easy for me to ride. With my legs way behind me and leaning so far forward makes me so uncomfortable. I ride HD touring bikes and love them. Lots of comfort but it sounds like you want speed if you want a crotch rocket. If I were you I'd start out with a mid-size Ducati or Japanese bike. The Crotch rockets are just about the all same. Don't get a big bike, under 600 should do it. Crotch rockets are very fast bikes, so becareful. I've been riding 50 years and had an accident when going ten miles an hour a car hit me, you don't want that to happen. Wear a good full face helmet, leather gloves and protective clothing.
1. Take an Abate motorcycle class.
2. Buy a motorman ride like a pro DVD. He has a beginner DVD, a demo DVD and Surviving the mean streets DVD. Buy and watch these videos BEFORE you buy a motorcycle.
3. Always remember that people in cars do not see you, they turn left into your path and they may be on drug or Alcohol. Be very alert at all time and don't anticipate. Good Luck, riding a motorcycle of any kind is never easy.

Answer 2

Since you've never ridden I'd suggest the Kawasaki ninja 250, or a Honda VTR250. The Vtr hasn't been available new in the US since 91, but you ought to find a used one anyway as you are likely to tip it over a few times before you get a hang of it. You can always resell the 250 after you've gotten the hang of it and you want more power. A 250 sport bike will do 95 to 100 mph max.
Before buying take the MSF course they provide little bikes for you to ride in a parking lot with cones. There are some people that don"t pass the first time if they have no riding experience, take it again if this happens.
All of the Japanese bikes Honda Kawasaki Suzuki and Yamaha are very reliable pick the one you like. Are you buying new? If so find out what the MSRP is and don't pay more than that salesmen are salesmen and will screw you if they can. If buying used check out KBB and scan classifieds like Craig's list and see how much your model is going for.
You didn't mention your height. This makes a big difference on bikes that newbies are comfortable on. A lot of women are short so they tend to ride certain models with lower seat heights.

Answer 3

Ease of riding will depend on which one you pick. Sport bikes range from pretty easy to master if you can ride a bicycle, to ones that you'll be nervous to get on after riding it once, to ones that only riders with years of experience or card-carrying members of Future Darwin Award Winners of America should consider buying.

As a general rule, you ought to start by taking some riding lessons. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is the biggest provider of those, but there's a couple others. Check with your local DMV; they'll have the details. The classes typically take one weekend and they supply the bike. It's a great way to learn the basics of riding.

There's a lot of arguement between riders about which one of the Japanese manufacturers is the best, but realistically, they've all got pretty reliable bikes. There's some arguing over whose are fastest, but as a beginner, you'll have a long time before you are ready to explore those limits anyway. My advice is to sit on a lot of different bikes that are appropriate for first time riders and see which ones you feel most comfortable on.

There's also sport bikes from a few other countries. BMW has a few interesting sporty bikes, Hyosung (in Korea) has some decent V-twin bikes, and Buell in the United States makes some offbeat sport bikes, including the Blast, which they designed especially for first time riders. There are a few Chinese sport bikes showing up in the United States, which so far seem to show typically horrid Communist quality control.

The engine size is definitely something to consider. Usually, bikes with smaller engines are lighter and easier to handle, and larger engines will be faster but harder to control.

Right now, the only 250 cc sport bikes on the market are the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Hyosung Comet. The Ninja is a bit more powerful and will run up to 100, may be more quality too but it's hard to tell. A Ninja 250 makes a great first sport bike.

500's have a bit more power without getting out of hand. There's three choices here: The Ninja 500, the Suzuki GS500, and the Buell Blast. I started on a 500 cc bike myself.

BMW has a few one cylinder 650 cc bikes that are a bit strange looking but all right for taller beginners.

There are a couple 650 cc two cylinder bikes that are a bit controversial as first bikes. Some people recommend them, others say they're too powerful. They're likely to be all right if you have a decent amount of dirt bike experience. Not sure I'd want one a a first bike otherwise. The Ninja 650 and Suzuki SV650 are the two most popular examples.

Most 600 cc four cylinder sport bikes have double the power of a 500 cc twin, and considerably more than a 650 cc twin too. They're not something I would recommend for a first street bike unless you've got years of dirt bike experience, but are OK if you've got a reasonable amount of experience on other types of bikes and want to switch over to sport bikes.

And the bikes get crazier when you get into 750 cc and liter bikes, all the way up to such monsters as the 1300 cc Suzuki Hayabusa or Kawasaki's ZX14. These are definitely experienced rider only territory.

Answer 4

Rice burners are very easy to ride especially if you already have experience with standard cars you will know about gearing and use of the clutch. There is not much difference between the manufacturers except for Honda and Yamaha are the two biggest sellers of the big four japanese bike makers and in my opinion honda and yamaha are the most reliable. Speed is also pretty much on par with eachother but since you are a beginner don't even worry about how fast they will go beacause you will be at the back of the pack anyways especially in the twisties since you are a beginner. None are easier to ride than others they are all pretty much the same just some differences like ergonomics of seating and seat height. A good beginner bike would be the cbr600F4i and the yamaha yzf (not the R6). Do not buy the ninja 500 you will get bored easily with its power.

Answer 5

Suzuki Katana 600 the bike I learned on.Cheaper then the 750 and you won't cry too bad when you scratch the fairings and is easier to ride then the Buell I trained on.Go used for a first bike I can't stress this enough you will fall eventually most likely a close quarters turn or similar,no point in big money for a first bike.Bring someone who knows bikes when you go to buy and make sure the seller is starting the bike cold when you test it.You can lower the bike and after market seats can further lower the center of gravity for even lower riding profile.The Kat is heavy but you get used to it.If its too heavy get a gixxer they are really light and handle great,but they cost a bit more because they are very popular bikes.

Answer 6

Before you start looking, I suggest you take a 3 day MSF class. You can find them in your area from this link:
http://www.msf-usa.org/

It costs around $200 and you'll need gloves, long sleeve shirt and over the ankle boots. They usually have helmets but, I would suggest you buy your own. Hey - you'll have all of you gear.
Do not buy your helmet thru the internet. Go to a local store and get help sizing it properly.

After taking the class you'll be confident enough to shop for a good used bike. Ask 10 people about the best starter bike and you'll get 10 different answers. I like Suzuki SV650s as a starter but, that's my opinion. All bikes are easy to ride however the faster/sportier ones are tuned for performance. It's like saying "Can I learn to drive a car by starting with a Mustang or Corvette?". Yes but, maybe a car with less power is a better choice.

Have fun.. hope to see you on the road soon!

Answer 7

Though I am not A big fan of the crotch rockets. (uncomfortable riding position Ugly as all hell) If I were to buy one I would go with a Buell. Good handling bike with plenty of power. ( Harley sportster engine & tranny) Pesonally If you haven't ridden before I wou,ld not go with a crotch roket as your 1st bike. I would consider an older 650 kawasaki aor yamaha. Both handle fairly well and are fairly reliable. The other crotch rocket I would consider is a Ducatti. but again only for an experianced rider as Ducatti's are rather expensive and have just way too much power for a beginner

Answer 8

here are some pointers:
1. start with a 250cc up to 600cc size bike. we don't want you on a 1000cc bike out of the gate (suicide!)
2. get a used bike cause you WILL drop it. everyone has and if they tell you that they haven't, they're lying!
3. take a safety rider course. DMV's course is no good. they don't show you how to ride SAFE!
4. go YAMAHA. best for ergonomics. love my yammie! custom now, but she can get from 0-150mph in no time!

Answer 9

When I was in Denver, at least one third of the motorcycle drivers were women. Very sexy. Big bikes too.

I loved my Honda 750 cc Shadow. Direct drive, black, low rider, 110mph. Safe but with ATTITUDE! If I had $30,000 to buy a Harley, I would still buy the Shadow.




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Answer 10

don't get a 600 or above repli racer sport bike, way too powerful. go for a kawasaki ninja 250 or a hyosung 250 comet also known as UM (united motors).