Entry bike?

Question

I want to learn to ride a bike 'cus I fell in love with the Beull xb12. What would be a good entry bike considering I havent' ridden anything since I was 15 years old? I'm 30 now.

Answer 1

The right bike depends on you. How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What style of riding do you like? Where do you want to ride?

If you're 6 feet and over, seat height shouldn't make a difference, but if you're under say 5'8" you really need to pay attention to whether you can plant both feet solidly at a stop.

If you want to just wander back roads, a 250 might be OK to start with, but if you're going to go on a highway a 250 Rebel will be too small and slow to ride on the highway with.

You can get a 250 sport touring bike that will be TOO fast also, it's not just engine displacement. There are many factors.

In reality, the first thing you should do is look up the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) in your area. Get your permit and sign up for and take the beginners course. It's usually 20 hours, a Friday night and all day Sat. & Sunday. They'll also supply the bike. They'll teach you how to ride. In the classroom and on the range as well. In most States, you get your license once you pass.

If you're interested in a cruiser type bike, a 600 cc engine isn't too big. Nor in fact would an 1100 either. Most cruisers have pretty low seat heights and as such are good beginner bikes.

Go to the various dealerships and sit on different models. Most of all, be careful and practice out of traffic (in a parking lot) at first. Get used to stopping and starting, low speed turns. These are the important things that will teach you how to handle your machine properly.

Answer 2

Congratulations on having the good sense to look for a bike based on how well it will work for a beginning rider to learn on, rather than going straight for a dream machine that's best for experienced riders. You'll want to pick something you can learn on and will teach you good riding habits. Most entry level bikes have good resale value, so after a year or so of learning, you'll be able to sell it without taking a decent financial hit.

If you're into Buells and under 6' tall, take a look at the Buell Blast. They made it specifically as an entry level bike, so it's got forgiving and predictable handling. And it doesn't call for much routine maintenance; check your tire pressure and change the oil and filters, and that's about it.

Other good candidates would be a single cylinder dual sport (basically a street legal dirt bike; just about all of the one cylinder models are pretty beginner friendly if you can get both feet on the ground while sitting on one) or a Japanese sport bike in the 50 hp and under range (usually, that'll be 500 cc and under). I ride a Suzuki GS500F, and while it could frighten a beginner in the first couple weeks of riding, it's reasonably forgiving and predictable. And it's DEFINITELY fast enough to go on the freeway or keep up with traffic.

Go to a couple showrooms, sit on a few bikes, and see what you're comfortable with.

Answer 3

If I were you I would take the Safely class, and this will give you a better feel for what you need, a 650 is a good size. most of the people I ride with started with a 650 or 750 and in one season they want something larger. I am 5 ft.5 in. and much older then you I have been riding for three year, learn on a old 920, the next season I go a 750 it was nice but on a windy day on the freeway I was working hard, I have a V-star 1100 now and I love it.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Anything under 650 cc is fine to start on. For a sport bike, the Ninja 250, Ninja 500, or Nighthawk 250 are great. For cruisers, the Rebel 250 is king of the starter bikes but others are the Vulcan 500, Suzuki Savage/S40, etc.

Once I passed 35 I gave up sport bikes as my hands were falling asleep from the weight on them between red lights. Hopefully you're in better shape than me.

Answer 5

I would recommend you get a dirt bike off road bike that is and ride it hard under all weather conditions and experience the riding techniques used to keep it on two wheals before you get on the road in traffic but a good bike to start out on the road is not a buell they have a very high center of gravity and seem more top heavy or want to fall over easier a bike with a low center of gravity is best..

Answer 6

For city using you like desire some thing gentle-weight, with good flickability, which ability you could maneuver surely and take potholes and shape factors that are difficulty-loose in cities. As an get admission to point motorbike you like mid-point engine length 500 to 650 CCs. i began using 8 months in the past and have been given a Ducati Multistrada, 620 CC. It has loads of horsepower at parkway speeds (precise speed is a hundred and twenty, yet those speeds are for tracks guy, no longer streets) and it is uncomplicated to circulate interior the city. i'm happy i did no longer choose for a smaller motorbike because of the fact i comprehend I will on no account be itching for a much bigger motorbike in a 365 days. you're able to additionally choose for a Suzuki SV650 as a good mid-length starter motorbike however the throttle is extra testy than the Ducati. good success!

Answer 7

A Honda 250 Rebel.
Or Yamaha V-star 650.

Answer 8

Howdy Marc
Start with a 250cc honda rebel is a nice bike
alot of safety courses use this for a trainer bike
easily run on freeway learn to ride and feel safe.
before power enters the stable
KennyM

Answer 9

It depends on what kind of bike you want.

My favorites are

Cruiser: Suzuki Boulevard C50 (or C90 if you want more torque - M50/90 if you want something sportier, but still comfortable)

Sport Bike: Suzuki GSX-R 600 (or 1000 if you have a death wish)

Answer 10

In my opinion anything under a 650 is good.

I would try the ninja 250, or the 500.

GREAT POWER, but no TOO much for a beginer...