street bike...?

Question

What is the best street bike out for beginners, but would also be a good bike once i really get the hang of riding it?
thnx for your help

i do ride dirt bikes regularly but ive heard theres a difference goin from dirt to street

Answer 1

my opinion is Honda cbr 600. From the new ones all the way back to the 95 or 96 f3's. I've had multiple bikes and the easiest most forgiving and by far the most dependable bike for the beginner and once you get your feel for the street it has enough power to have a bunch of fun and get you in trouble.
good luck ride safe

Answer 2

there really is no "best" street bike. Every different model has its pros and cons.... But the 600 cc class isn't too bad of a place to start, some people would say that they might be a bit much for beginners, but if you take the MSF safety course and really become nothing but a responsible motorcyclist a 600cc bike is very reasonable.... If you have the money to spend the 2007 cbr 600 rr is in a class of its own right now.... this is the bike that I am currently riding and it has met all of my expectations and then some... just make sure you take an msf course and go out and test drive some bikes... get what is comfortable for you!

Answer 3

that's tough to answer. Most of your better riders, learned on dirt bikes out in the desert or dirt lots. Then went on to larger and larger bikes from there. I don't like people using scooters to learn on, they actually have adifferent center of balance and handle a little different. The street really isn't the place to learn to ride a motorcycle. It's darn dangerous. But if you really have too, I'd suggest something along the lines of Yamaha enduro in the 175 to 250 cc class. That way it does quite well on the dirt, for you to learn, and is street legal because it comes with lights and turn signals, all you do is regester it and get a plate. It's light to handle too.
Good luck

Answer 4

I ride a Suzuki GS500. It's predictable and forgiving enough that someone right out of a riding class can hop on one and ride away without scaring the riding pants off the rider, but it's also more than capable of keeping up with highway traffic. I've got about 7,000 miles under my belt so far and have no urge to "trade up" from mine. Also check out Kawasaki's competitor, the Ninja 500.

Answer 5

If you're going to learn with a street bike I sugest a honda 600cc and under. Get a model where you can have both feet flat on the floor and not to heavy. A cruiser would be the best choice.

Answer 6

For under $1500 bucks a late 80's-early 90's Kawasaki ninja 600.

Answer 7

I always suggest people get a 750cc or bigger, you can learn on anything but once you do, you'll want to keep up with or pass traffic.
I liked my Kawasaki vulcans, had a 900 and 1500 both great bikes, reliable. just didnt hold value like I wish they would.

Answer 8

a carburated 600cc. mind was yzf600r. awesome first bike. it will teach you how to drive agressive faster and better than somthing like a gsxr600 as a first bike. its also short so both feet and heels are touching the ground.