2007-03-12 12:27:42 · 11 answers · asked by lilebron2324 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
To even get close you would have to find a wrecked kawasaki ninja 250. They are great starter bikes, so they get dropped fairly often by beginner riders. usually damage is only to body panels but make sure to have it inspected.
They go new for around $3K so it will be a few years old. most don't have too many miles as most riders move on to larger bikes after they learn.
2007-03-12 12:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brooke B B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fairly new sportbike that even resembles the word "functional" for $500 ain't gonna happen.
But, if you are good with engines, etc. you might get away with a junker you could fix up and ride.
I actually bought my 15 year old boy a 89 Ninja 250 for $300 and we rebuilt it. Of course all the parts ended up costing around $700. Still $1000 is not bad for a bike with rebuilt top end, new bearings, fork work, and various cosmetic fixes. And the tyres were almost new on it. The labour involved though would have brought the cost to at least double that.
Keep hunting around, put a WANTED ad in craigslist (that's free BTW). Keep asking everybody you know if they know anyone selling a bike. Be patient.
And BTW it's good to work on your bike anyhow because it teaches you a whole lot.
2007-03-12 14:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cant afford more than $500 you can't afford a sport bike. I have thousands tied up in gear and need to buy tires every 3K miles. Tires run $300 installed. Buying a sportbike is the cheap part, getting the gear and keeping it maintained is $$ going out.
$500 will buy you a really nice helmet.
2007-03-12 13:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to be talking about a $500.00 engine starter, not a bike. I am sure if you save all your plastic, melt it a bit, then throw it together so it sticks, add a whiny beehive sounding lawn mower engine and you'll end up with a sportbike.
2007-03-12 14:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in your dreams, I'm afraid. If you're a beginning rider, think twice about sport bikes. They are uncomfortable and tend to get inexperienced riders in wrecks. Much better to start with a Standard motorcycle, and - VERY IMPORTANT! - take a rider education course before you start. They are free from the MSF in the US.
If you want to look at a lot of bikes for sale on-line, go to E-BAY. They've got zillions, it seems, with pictures.
2007-03-12 12:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by Smidgin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck!
Motorcycles hold their value pretty well, so your chances of finding a bike that runs for $500 or less are near zero. My first bike cost me $1600.... and that was a deal. Just take comfort in this, when you're ready to upgrade to a newer bike, you'll be able to sell what you bought for near the price you paid for it (unless you destroy it of course).
2007-03-12 12:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Banana Slug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be lucky to get a stolen one at that price.
2007-03-12 12:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the junkyard.
2007-03-13 02:26:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your dreams.
2007-03-12 15:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by jezza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the junkyard.
2007-03-12 12:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by tata 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋