what motorcycle should I get?

Question

I currently drive a corvette, and I'm looking to get into motorcycle riding. I need a bike that's easy to start on, maybe as small as a 300. I want something cheap and used so it won't matter as much if I drop it, or put it down. What should I look for? How tough is it to get my M license?

Answer 1

if you have never ridden before, try out an enduro bike (basically a dirt bike with lights and blinkers etc.) then get your permit, bike riding is great but if you have no experience look into riding clubs in your area, and mabey a riding class.

Answer 2

Hey

I'm over in the UK so I can't really say how hard it is to get your license, but as you drive a sports car already you've got the sense of speed so you'll be okay.
I wouldn't recommend starting on a 300 though, you'll be bored of it in a week. I started on a CBR600 and I've still got it 4 years later. It scared the **** out of me when I first got it, so if you're looking for something that isn't mad but still fast, then a 500 would do. The 4 jap makers each have a few, if you're worried about dropping it (I've got a cracked fairing because I dropped mine last month!) then try going for a naked bike, i.e no fairing then you'll only damage your mirror and handle bars. If I had to choose a 500 I would go for perhaps a Kawa GPZ or Susuki ES, but there's loads out there that will do pretty much the same thing, it's just which one you like the most.

Any way, good luck!

Answer 3

It heavily relies on what kind of riding you want to do, in any such case Honda has some excellent choices. For a more cruising oriented bike maybe a nighthawk, or luxo-cruiser goldwing. Then on the sporty end there is the whole line of CBR bikes which are renowned in the racing world for their success. I personally, started with a CBR 1000F and have since then moved onto faster bikes, but I have no regrets starting where I did. And as far as getting an M license I'd say it's a bit harder then a regular driver's license just because driving a bike is harder than driving a car, and requires more attention. I hope I helped and it's good to see more and more interest in the biking world.

Answer 4

Here in PA they offer free motorcycle safety course and provide motorcycles for the course, They are 250's and most of them are Honda Shadows. These are good training cycles and are not very expensive. However, if this will be your first bike buy used and pay cash, get the experience of riding before moving up to bigger and more expensive bikes. I have had friends who bought big bikes like Goldwings and rode only a few times then selling them at a loss because they weren't ready for a big bike. Nothing wrong with starting small and working up to bigger later on. In fact the smaller bike will normally sell quicker when you are ready to move up, then use the money for your next bike.

Source(s):

25 years motorcycling, owner of Goldwing and Harley Sportster, memeber of "HOG" and Christian Motorcyclist Association.

Answer 5

Just contact the drivers license department in your state, ask for the contact number to take the motorcycle safety course.

I think you get what you pay for. A good bike to learn on and ride is Suzuki GSX-R 600cc. The bike is light weight and fast,
0-60 in 2.6 seconds.
You can buy sliders to protect the bike.

Answer 6

I just got my first one a Honda shadow 1100 ace. I thought about a lot of different bikes and it depends on what you want it for. If you want a fast street rod like your car go with a sports bike. I would suggest a Buell blast I almost got one before I found the one I bought. Its a beginner bike that's not to big. If you want a cruiser go sit on a few. I am not small and most of the friends I have told me to go ahead and get an 1100 so I could keep it a while. Its been great so far. Don't let anyone sale you one you don't like look at the bikes when you see one study it and I cant stress it enough sit on it. If you are not comfortable you wont want to ride it for long.

Answer 7

honda, they are great.