2007-01-24 14:59:02 · 11 answers · asked by distanceguy7 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Start with an older bike. In a sport bike you might want to look at a Ninja 250 or 500; in a cruiser a Honda Rebel is a bike you will grow out of in a week or 2; they have a Honda Shadow that is a good cruiser bike to start with; a new 600cc bike is too much power for a non experienced rider. An older 600 from the late 80's or early 90's is a good starter bike and cheap. If in America i highly suggest taking the motorcyle safety foundation course. They supply the bike free to learn on. And to the idiot(s) that said a 600 can beat a 1000 SURELY NEEDS TO HAVE HIS HEAD EXAMINED.......a 120 horse power cannot beat a 180 horse power.
2007-01-25 18:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by mike j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to like my answer, but I think you need to spend a few years behind the wheel of a car before you get a motorcycle. You need to learn about the flow of traffic, weather and road conditions, and most importantly to learn to avoid other drivers. Any of them can kill you on a motorcycle, and you will have a steep learning curve at first with two wheels.
That's my suggestion, take it or leave it, but even at 30 years old I had a few "interesting" times when learning to ride. We don't need more squids on the road.
2007-01-25 03:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont listen to that idiot visit the local hospital's spinal injury/brain injury ward and ask how many patients are there from non motorcycle related injuries...I'd say most of them.
People who say dont ride are gutless pansies.
Oh and a 600 will not be beat by "tons of cars" out there. Only race cars can take them. 600's will do 0-60 in about 3 seconds and a 1/4 mile in 11...if ur slow
2007-01-24 16:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by kpminam 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best motorcycle has 4 wheels, seatbelts, an airbag, a kickin stereo and doors.
Please visit the local hospital's spinal injury/brain injury ward and ask the attending nurses how many patients they see from motorcycles are there.
Most of the time, it's not the rider's fault... crap happens and... Life's too short to blow.
2007-01-24 15:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by ClueFone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Harley Sportster
2007-01-24 15:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's for street/hwy I'd say a 800 Suziki intruder or a Kawi Vulcan about same size
2007-01-26 06:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by roger m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think this is a great place to start. you can find a lot of great bikes of all kinds at very very reasonable prices http://www.happyscooters.com/Mini-Choppers-p-1-c-14.html
my kids have mini choppers regulated at 15mph and they are only 7 and 10. just dont get anything over 30 mph to start with
2007-01-24 15:16:03 · answer #7 · answered by painfully yours 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started at the same age weighing only 115lbs i got a honda cbr 600cc it was ulra fun and as long as you know your limits you are good.. dont start with a 1000 you will most likely make bad mistakes your first time and it is very unforgiving
2007-01-24 18:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honda Rebel 250cc. It's not a crotch rocket, sounds like it wants to be a harley, and will still get you laid.
2007-01-24 15:07:04 · answer #9 · answered by quick_ridez 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a honda cbr f41 but your young be careful
2007-01-24 15:22:53 · answer #10 · answered by jennie t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋