...and I would like to commute on the freeway. Will I have enough power to keep up with the pack?
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2007-06-21 08:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by ytrip 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Perfect.
Light weight for a beginner.
Plenty of power for your needs.
Not to new, to keep the cost down.
Not to old, which would make getting parts and service difficult.
Enjoy!
2007-06-21 09:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a Suzuki GS500 and it is great for a beginner bike or if you want a small bike. Not the best on power though if you are looking for a "quick" ride. I loved it and rode it back and forth to work frequently. I was 5'7 and 125 pounds when I rode it. It was a great "chick" bike since I got the teal with pink and yellow pinstriping. :) But there was no way to keep up with my hubby on his GSXR 1100.
2016-05-17 04:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good choice for a beginner. I ride a Suzuki S40 (lightweight 650cc). It has more than enough power to stay with the pack. You have to be comfortable on your bike and be able to maneuver it. If you are comfortable on the gs500 it is the bike for you.
Take the free safety course before hitting the road, http://www.msf-usa.org/
2007-06-21 14:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by strider 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that's an okay beginner bike. It will have plenty of power for freeway. I have a ninja 250 and I've had it up to 95mph. Power delivery is decent.
2007-06-21 09:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by jaz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, that is an almost perfect beginer bike. riding it will teach you how to be smooth and keep cornering speeds high so you will be a more competent rider when it comes time to graduate to a larger bike.
anyone who says different will most likely be a "point and shoot" rider. Really fast in a straight line, not so fast in the twisties.
I have ridden one of those bikes, they will do 70
mph fine.
2007-06-21 09:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by patrickh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋