I'm considering buying a motorcycle by the end of the year. I haven't ridden since I was 12. I have a strong build and I'm not put off by a larger, heavier bike, but would I be better off with a smaller unit to start with? I was looking at the Yamaha cruisers. And I don't care for Harleys.
2007-03-23 16:12:38 · 9 answers · asked by aquaman2964 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
get a Sportster to start either the 883 or 1200 :)
2007-03-23 16:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by ClassicMustang 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The only thing about buying a bike too small is that in about a month or two, you'll wish you had something bigger. If you can, take a rider safety course that provides you with a bike. Get your feet wet again and go from there. Yamahas are very good bikes. Can't much blame you on the Harleys. People want to pay lots of dollars for a name. I know people right now that are dying to get rid of there Harleys and can't without losing their butt on the sale. Quality has dropped on the Harleys with them trying to meet demand. I've talked with several people who have 02 models and up and tell me how many times they've been in the shop. Find a Yamaha dealer with some possible 06 models leftover. You might get a heck of a deal. Good Luck!!!
2007-03-24 12:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by mike s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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, member of "HOG" and Christian Motorcyclist Association.
2007-03-24 11:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are soo many options. first off get a bike youll be happy riding. as far as cruisers vs sportbikes, i like them both and some bobbers as well. i own a suzuki sv650 and love it, ive made mods though like cafe clubman bars. do your research, if you like sportbikes id say a suzuki gsxr 750 not too big but not too small, or a buell firebolt (which is made by harley but is a nice naked sportbike). if its cruisers your after, i like the yamaha roadstar warrior, very sexy bike. but if you have an unlimited budget look at exilecycles.com i love russell mitchell's bikes. i hope this helps.
2007-03-23 23:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by m249saw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a '03 1100 V-star Classic and love it --plenty of balls and it looks goo too! My friends all have Harley's -some bored out some not and I can keep up w/ all of them---and I don't have to worry about leaking oil!!!!I would highly recommend get one
2007-03-24 09:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by I'm laughing WITH you 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good thing for not wanting a harley.
Your best bet is to start off used in the 600 - 750 range.
Take a motorcycle safety riding course, it will refresh you on what you need to know and do.
Also look into Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki.
I have a Honda VTX1300 retro and I love it., (of course it's for sale, moving up to a goldwing)
Good luck and good riding.
2007-03-24 00:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Busa Baby, the place where you buy it will have reffresher courses. Do it wear a helmet and get up-on-one
2007-03-23 23:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Life lover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with the Suzuki Hyabusa with dual side cars.
2007-03-24 00:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
triumph
2007-03-26 16:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by jrpssr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋