2006-11-13 14:15:39 · 16 answers · asked by edgehill_player 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It really depends on your size and strenght. Even the heavier bikes ride easy once they are rolling. I would buy one you can hold up. Arm strenght. Bye the Bye, you`ll need to learn how to pick it up on your own too.
2006-11-13 14:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a Harley-Davidson dealership and enroll in 'The Riders Edge' course. They bikes they use are usually the 500cc Buell Blast. It's low to the ground, torquey, well balanced and a good bike to start with.
My first wife started on a 175cc 2-stroke back in 1974. She is 5'1"
and 113# wet. The problem she had was the saddle height, had to do the 'one cheek sneek' at stop. She now rides a Heritage SoftTail.
My sons started on a Blast, even the youngest @ 14yrs and they did fine. They all have sport bikes now but can't pack much for even the shortest trips. You may try the 883 Low-Rider (H-D Sportster), it's one that you can grow with and enjoy.
Good Luck and keep riding.
2006-11-14 11:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best bike for you to start of would be a 250cc, ride that bike for a few months then move up to a 600cc then ride for a few seasons then you can upgrade to a 750cc or a 1000cc. Good luck, i am happy to see that more people are interested in riding safe and smart.
2006-11-14 02:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by hookeduprides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at first i wanted a honda rebel, then after i took the course i found out that it wouldnt do for what i wanted. so i got a 600cc. its light (only 450lbs) and it is very comfortable for my short-heavy size (5'8" 250lbs). my friend is slightly taller and half my size and he got a Ninja, dont recal size, but all i know is that hes happy on it. so take lessons, if you dont know how to drive one, and then go out to dealers. look at the bike, get a feel for it, and dont listen to the sales person, they are trying to make a sale, and will be happy just selling a bike. it took me 6 months to find a bike, some other people it takes a lot longer. theres always a chance to upgrade later so dont worry about getting a small bike.
2006-11-13 15:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by big_joe818 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, like Solara said, get training. A weekend school will do, they will use nighthawk or rebel 250's to train you and hopefully allow you to get your certification taken care of. That said, do not go too small on displacement (engine size)....your fit on the bike i.e. seat height, weight, feel is the most important factor. You can control speed with the clutch, throttle and brake. You do not want to invest in a bike to small and outgrow it in weeks....resale for small cc bikes is weak. I speak from experience.
2006-11-13 15:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by Brooke B B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A woman friend's first bike was a Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan. She's ridden it from South Texas to northern Michigan and back. She's not very tall and is of mature years.
2006-11-13 14:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an automatic, buy a car. Something like a 250 or 450 Rebel would be good.
2006-11-14 09:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As said above, take the classes first. Besides safety reasons, you get a discount on insurance, so class pays for itself. I started on an older Kawi 550, which was perfect. Then I moved up to my sporty, and from here who knows!
2006-11-13 22:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by oldladygamer18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BMW R45 or R65 - used, light, forgiving and very low center of gravity (maye a a little pricey but, very low maintenance)
2006-11-14 10:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by John H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my girlfriend loves the little 250 ninja i got as a starter bike. be warned though, once you've had a taste of a bigger bike, you won't want to go back
2006-11-13 23:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by alex l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋