HELP ME im looking for a good learners BIKE?

Question

hi
i lived in japan for 5yrs and wail there i was riding a aprilia RS250.. i have just came back to sydney and i am looking for a bike to get.
it must be ok for learners ( L PLATES )
i want something fast.
nice for the track.
looks nice cheap to run
easy to get parts
if you can tell me of anything i should look at it would be a big help
thanks
oh is the SV650 any good ?

i didnt have a license in japan so i have to start from start here thats why i will be on my Ls if you wanted to know

Answer 1

Yes, I would say a good 6000 to 700 series bike should work for you. I started with a Honda CBR600F3 and loved it. Good luck and be safe!

Answer 2

I know it's hard to get a license in japan for a motorcycle and all but if you are riding an RS250 for more than a year and going to the track then I don't see how you could consider yourself a learner. You shouldn't be so modest. An SV650 would be extremely boring after riding a 2-stroke. Go for a nice used GSXR 1000.

Answer 3

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