2007-03-19 16:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
What do you think of the BMW enduros?
2007-03-20 14:12:18 · update #1
CHECK OUT THE YAMAHA OR HONDA 125cc TO 250cc BIKES, THEY SET LOWER IN THE SEAT AREA....OL' ASK FOR ELECTRIC START BIKES ALSO....HOPE THIS HELPED YA...
2007-03-19 16:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by BUD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to your self description an enduro bike may not be the best you may want to try a more conventional ride.
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.
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25 years motorcycling, owner of Goldwing and Harley Sportster, member of "HOG" and Christian Motorcyclist Association.
2007-03-23 06:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get any of them that you want. I have seen my co riders that were short take the goldwing seats on the 1500 and 1800cc and have some of the cushion removed in the straddle area and they seem to have no problem with handling the bike. The weight thing should be your main issue. My 1500 was 937lbs dry weight. The 1800 is a little lighter but it is also taller. Just look and see what bike you think fits your riding stile. Adjustments can be made for your height.
2007-03-19 20:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by edj009 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Honda CRF230F is going to be about as much bike as you can get stock with a low seat height. Being a stocky guy, anything smaller than the 230 is going to be very under powered for you.
2007-03-20 02:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
crf100, or a crf 150 with a baja kit. both should have electric start
the kit is about 500 bucks, but the bikes suspension is very soft and adjustable so it works well with leg length issues.
You will want to tighten the shock under the seat so the bike is at it lowest point.
good luck and have fun.
all other dual sports are way to tall, dont waste your time with em.
2007-03-19 17:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by TONY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfect bike id recomend is a yamaha tw 200
2007-03-19 18:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by JOJO 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HONDA MINI TRAIL circa 1969!
2007-03-20 06:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by bcre8iv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.carlscycle.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?veh=38071& the suzie dr200 is a dual sport and it is excellent for beginners, it has a very low seat height (31.9 inches)
2007-03-19 17:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋