Next spring or summer I want to get a motorcycle of my own. I've had my license for about a month now and I've been driving my dad's honda shadow 750. I should be a pretty good rider by the time next summer rolls around. What would be a good sport bike to get that isn't too powerful, looks good, and has pretty nice handling. I'm thinking maybe a honda cbr250 ( can't find one anywhere) or something similar. Btw I'm 6'0" 205lbs so the bike size shouldn't be much of a problem.
2007-08-18 17:13:22 · 8 answers · asked by ikikcurdog 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'd recommend a Suzuki SV650. They're easy to ride, have good power and handling. Plenty of upgrades and accessories are available.
2007-08-18 23:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, the idea of a good beginner's bike really means NO SPORT BIKE. Even a small sport bike is a very powerful machine. A 600 cc sport bike is as much as twice as fast as the shadow 750. And as far as I know, there is no CBR250, never been built. I've seen lots of references to a Ninja 250, but I really don't have any faith in Kawasaki.
My personal recommendation, stick with a 750 or smaller cruiser, like you've been riding. They're more comfortable and I think look nicer. Also, they don't have that insane power and won't get you killed quite as quickly.
2007-08-19 00:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a new rider and I bought an 05 Honda Shadow 600. It is a nice looking bike and it has enough power for a newer rider. If you have been riding your dads 750 a smaller bike might not have enough power for you.
there is a picture of my bike here on the groups home page. Feel free to join if you like.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/FreeSpritRiders/
2007-08-19 01:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by angeltruck12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Suzuki Blvd M50 800. It is a very good starter bike and would recommend that. But if you want a sport bike I would go with a ninja 250. My friend has one and it is also a very good starter bike. The only problem is it doesn't have a lot of power going up steep hills. We were on a ride and he was having a hard time keeping up going up some of the hills.
2007-08-19 12:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Drinksumbrr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in america, you're not going to find a cbr250, they don't import those here. If you want a small bore sport bike, the kawasaki ex250 ninja is the way to go, they are 3000 brand new......http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=200
2007-08-19 00:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hyosung GV250 Aquila cruiser. Very good starter bike. I have one and love it. Not my first bike, I've been riding for 38 years all sizes. I use my GV250 mostly for commuting but more often than driving my car.
2007-08-19 02:30:43 · answer #6 · answered by BP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say u should get a yamaha R6. its a 600 cc motorcycle, very cool. but if u want to get a 250 cc motorcycle u can get a kawasaki ninja.
2007-08-19 14:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by arye 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey u buy new karizma
that will look better on u
u may opt for pulsar 200
or upcoming 220 cc
2007-08-19 09:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋