about a motorcycle?

Question

what would be a good street bige for someone starting out and never driven one yet

Answer 1

1. Take the MSF Basic Riders Course. They'll provide you with a small bike to learn on and if you pass, you get your MC license.

2. Decide on if you're a cruiser rider or sportbike rider. For cruisers, get a used 250 Honda Rebel. For sportbikes, get a used 250 Kawasaki Ninja. Both have sufficient power to ride on all streets but not enough power to be dangerous.

Once you get the hang of riding and are comfortable, you can look at increasing the power by going with a 600cc or so bike.

3. Oh, and don't forget gear. Helmet (full face), boots (ones that cover the ankles), gloves (full fingered) and a jacket (leather or textile, both are good). You will drop the bike so having gear, no matter which bike, will reduce the chance of brain scramble :)

You might hit some of the bike forums. http://www.sportbikes.net or http://www.sport-touring.net are good examples if you're more interested in a sportbike or sport touring type bike.

Ride safe.

Answer 2

I definitely recommend Suzuki SV650(S). It was my first bike and i loved it. It was voted THE BEST BEGINNER BIKE by i forgot what motorcycle magazine, over yamaha fz6 and honda 599.

Here's a quote from CYCLEWORLD:
"For the street rider getting his or her start in sport riding and commuting, the SV650S offers a mix of fun, economy and versatility that’s hard to beat. In fact, it’s hard for riders of any skill level to find a better street/sportbike. A major redo a couple of years ago updated the styling and adapted Suzuki’s excellent dual-throttle-valve fuel-injection system to the 90-degree V-Twin, along with a more angular aluminum truss frame. The same playful personality that has made us love the SV line from the beginning remains fully intact."



Personally i think it's:
1. cheap, for $6200 new (about $4000 or even less, used '04)
2. looks good
3. above average power
Conclusion, you'll love this bike for years before you wanna change to something bigger.

Btw, i handled my friends' literbikes the first week i got my license and i did just fine. IMO, better to get big, then sorry and want something bigger.

Good luck and have fun riding!


Hamfrey

Answer 3

The first thing I would recommend is for you to take a motorcycle safety (rider's) course.
*They teach you how to ride in a safe environment

*Your insurance premiums will be LOTS cheaper

*Depending upon your jurisdiction, you might get a break on some parts of the licensing exam

As far as a motorcycle, I would recommend something less than a 500cc, and beware of the racing type bikes.

*The throttles are VERY sensitive.

*The plastic fairings, etc. are expensive to repair.

*The insurance is WAY too expensive.

Remember: it's not a question of IF you'll biff on your bike, it's a question of WHEN.

You can't go home and put on a helmet and some protective clothing when you're about to eat some pavement, so always were your gear when you ride.

Answer 4

For starters you want a bike that has enough power and comfort to suit you, but not one that is too heavy, too tall, or too easy to exceed your capabilities. There are bikes within all categories and styles that fit this criteria, so the first thing to decide is what style of bike appeals to you most? Is it a cruiser, a naked bike, sport bike, etc. Take a look at the Suzuki SV600 or GS 500, Kawasaki Ninja 500R and smaller Vulcans, Yamaha VStars, and Honda Shadow VLX.

Answer 5

some kind of 750 cruiser since you said a street bike. the cafe racers are too powerful for a beginner in the sense that they're easily underestimated, which can lead to scrambled brains for the rest of your life. Good luck.

Answer 6

Get a light bike cause you are going to lay it over.An on/off road under 500 cc.

Answer 7

a cheap one !!!!