i recently passed my test and am looking to upgrade my 125 to something with more...oomph!
suggestions? nothing that would scare the bejesus out of me please...
something fairly cheap on insurance, easy to ride, not to much plastic for me to smash, and doesn't drink fuel.
thanks!
2007-01-01 11:32:06 · 13 answers · asked by ribena_wrath 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Hi there,
Money is another question too!
Good first bike, with reliability and easilt repaired if needed is a Suzuki gsf 600 Bandit.
Spares available most places and over net too, insurance pretty cheap aswell.
There is also Kawasaki er 5 and the new er6 or Honda 400 4 or Honda bros but in the end its gonna be your bike!!
Good Luck
2007-01-01 11:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by gsf1200 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mild (and lower priced) jump would be to the Honda Rebel,nice crusier looks too! If a sport bike is your flavor the Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a sweet bike.I owned one for several years and found it to be both fast,and reliable.For a little more cash a Honda Shadow VLX is a sweet ride also,with a very smooth (and forgiving) engine,and a retail price of 5499.00 At a good dealer you should be able to grab one with a price tag near the mid to high 4000.00 range.Hope that helps...
2007-01-01 11:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a naked 400 there are some really nice imports about quite cheap.
Everybody drops their bike when they are starting out so don't spend too much and get a year or so under your belt then upgrade.
Try here for some ideas - http://www.dkmotorcycles.co.uk/dkonline/used_bikes/?mode=search
that 400 bros would seem to suit your requirements
2007-01-01 22:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by mfactor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want more speed and very little cost, just move up to the Ninja 250R Sport bike, they sell new for $3400. you can find a used one on Craiglist.org, for around $2500.00
Great bike, if you weigh less than 180 lbs. and are not taller than 5'11".
If you are bigger and taller, then move up to a Yamaha R1 750, or Suzuki Gxsr 750cc or 650cc.
Their are so many choices to choose from, go look at all of them.
If you want to know more, here's a link to look at.
2007-01-01 11:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a good condition Suzuki 600 bandit as someone else has already mentioned. They are fairly cheap to buy, good spares availability and easy to sell on afterwards.
2007-01-02 06:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Roaming free 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 10:04:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya. i,ve been riding bikes for a few years & whatever you do DO NOT buy a bandit. cheap yes. any good no. my mates just passed his test & bought an R6. a bit extreme 4 a 1st bike but hes took 2 it very quick. he follows us around & we go steady. other than that how about a fazer? it depends on what u can afford really. e mail me or im me then we could talk more. hope this helps. & go steady
2007-01-01 11:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on what your budget is and what style of bike you like.
Honda CBF250 is a good all rounder if you are looking for a new or newer bike, or if your after something a little older try a CB/CBF500.
2007-01-03 02:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first MC was honda Shadow ACE 750cc
It's a beautiful bike, strong but not too strong or too heavy. Or a Shadow Spirit 750cc
2007-01-01 13:35:04 · answer #9 · answered by Big Rick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go for a 600. good power but not as expensive as a 1000cc or higher. just get what you like and dont let others tell you what to get.
2007-01-01 11:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by super_sport_ss_2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋