RIDELY AUTOMATIC Motorcycles?

Question

these bikes are automaic motorcycles,and i was wondering are these wimpy bikes since there automatic. i'd like to get one someday but one of my friends said i would be laughed at. so what would you say
thanx
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Answer 1

if you like it buy it. Honda, Suzuki and Moto-guzzi all made automatics at one time. There is also a company making a centrifugal clutch for a Harley.The Ridley's fetch a premium price used too,So there has to be a market for them.My Wife has a crippled left hand and I've been looking for options for her.

Answer 2

dont worry about what ur friends say....they're not the 1's riding them. they'd put out some respectable power for their engine size; enough power to handle interstate speeds. they're a fairly new company; started in 1995, and u'd most likely would be the first to have 1. at least they look like a full sized bike instead of a scooter. the silverwing is a 650cc scooter and it will pack enough power to handle interstate speeds.

i have an '81 virago that's 750cc's, air cooled, and it was able to handle interstate speeds with no problem. these ridleys have 738cc...not much difference. if my virago could handle the interstate, so could this. if u dont like shifting all the time like u would on a regular bike, but the bike actually looks like a bike, go for the ridley. i didnt see any prices on their site, but there's a dealer under 65 miles from me. might take a ride out there just to see what these bikes are like firsthand this spring.

Answer 3

The ones who laugh have no respect; for you, your ride, or themselves. That said, Ridleys are different. They make their own engines instead of using another brands like all the "chopper" companies do. They look different, and that's not a bad thing. They get good reviews also. Check out their website. The personal service is said to be phenomenal. When was the last time Mr. Honda or Willie G. took your phone call? Or personally made sure your ride was up to par? Those are only some of the stories I see there.

Answer 4

They are 750cc bikes that look to be the same size as a VStar 650.
Auto trans is the coming thing in motorcycles. Last month's Rider mag had an article on them. You might ask yourself if the Corvette is wimpy because its automatic.
If you're riding for you friends why don't you just get a little Harley ?

Answer 5

Actually they are not that small, and they have presently dropped the smaller "speedster" model from their line-up. The engines are 700+cc. The pisser is that they are very expensive. The speedster was the cheapest at $8000+, now the next cheapest model is over $16000. For that kind of money you might just as well go for a Harley.

Answer 6

Ridley are nice bikes. All of them are 750cc, they have a custom look and are made in Oklahoma. They haven't been around long enough to judge them yet, but I think people should give them a chance. They sit low, so they it would be could for someone who is short, or a woman.

Answer 7

I've seen Ridleys at several different events.The are a great looking bike they kinda have an old school european look.They definely don't look wimpy.
Check out their web site.

Answer 8

RIDELY'S r really cool little motercycle,they are small,smaller than say a 250 REBEL by HONDA but they will get out there and run up and down the road 60-65 mph not only that you will be the only one on the block to have something that cool

Answer 9

other than looking like a hippo on wheels they are ok

Answer 10

just drive a car.