What's the best sports bike for women?

Question

I'm 18 and I plan on buying a sports bike in the near future. Any information would be useful.

Serious answers please.

I'm 5'5 and i weigh 110 pounds.

Answer 1

any bike a women wants to ride. Seriously, start on something cheap, used and comfortable. In my experience: Most men go out and pick up their dream bike, just to wreak it within a year. Most women, will pick up a bike that they feel comfortable on just to find out it is too small to keep up with their riding partners within about 4 months.

I use ally say start out on a small bike. I don't know how big you are. A 600 katana is a good middle ground. Big enough to keep up, small enough to keep you from accidentally over throttling. Used sport bikes don't hold their value as well as a Harley, or a big cruiser. I recommend you buy a starter bike, then buy a newer bigger bike in 6 months to a year. Stay cheap, you will drop it. You don't want to drop a $10k motorcycle before you make the first payment.

Oh and go to an MSF course!!!! worth every dime.

good luck

Answer 2

Since you specify middle-aged women and not young women I'll assume that you know that many younger women definitely do ride sportbikes. Frankly, I think it has at least partially to do with the fact that women don't generally feel the need to go 120 mph down a crowded freeway while weaving in and out of traffic. OK, OK, I'll be serious. Most sportbike riders aren't squids, but there are several reasons why most women I know would not like a dedicated sportbike: 1) Sportbikes tend to be more top-heavy, especially the bigger models, which makes them a bit more squirrelly in low-speed maneuvers. (This is something that helps make them easy to "fling" around at higher speeds, so it's not inherently bad, just a tradeoff.) 2) Sportbikes tend to have a taller seat, which can make it difficult for shorter riders to comfortably reach the ground at stops. Women tend to be shorter than men. 3) Sportbikes tend to have rather peaky power delivery. Because of tuning choices, while sportbikes do have lots of horsepower and torque, they only have it at high RPM and it tends to come on a bit suddenly. The sportbikes I've ridden tend to be more than a bit sluggish under 5,000 RPM, with a pretty rapid surge in power coming somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 RPM depending on the model. This is great when you're really wringing out a bike on a track, but not particularly conducive to normal street riding. It's actually a lot like having severe turbo lag. 4) The seating position on a sportbike is significantly less comfortable than the seating position on a cruiser. I've done miles on both. On a cruiser I'm comfortable. On a sportbike my back is protesting an hour into the ride. The women I know have voiced similar opinions. All of that said, I should be clear that when I'm thinking of a "sportbike", I'm thinking of something like a GSXR and not something like a Honda ST1300 or DN-01 or a BMW R1200, or a Suzuki SV650, or even a Guzzi Breva. Of all of those, only the GSXR is a sportbike with the peaky engine and cramped seating. Just because something isn't a cruiser doesn't mean it's a sportbike.

Answer 3

It does not matter if your a girl or not, What matters when choosing a bike is if the Bike Fits you and how you plan to ride it. If you shorther 5'4 and under look at ninja 250-500, Yahama YZF R6, Honda F4i, GSX-R 600. If your tall ride whatever you want but buy a bike that fits you. Don't get a R1 because it's cute you'll hurt yourself and if you don't know how much power the bike has then yeah stay away from it. Talk with the dealers and tell them your riding style and sit on some bikes on the showroom floor. I recommend a GSX-R or R6 if you don't go the Ninja route. Best Of luck Searching for a bike.

Answer 4

Well, it really depends on how tall or short you are. Since you didnt mention that in your post I cant be for sure but I can make some suggestions.

Try looking at the following bikes...

Suzuki SV650S
Kawasaki ZX6E (not the R) low seat but a little heavy
Kawasaki EX500
Kawasaki Ninja 250
Pre 2000 Honda CBR600
Yamaha FZR600 (very light and low)
Yamaha FZ6
Suzuki Bandit 600

Most of these have lower seat heights then normal and are a little thinner thru the tank area so it is easier to get both feet on the ground. Especially the Ninja 250. If you cant fit the little Ninja then you probably dont want to ride sport bikes and might want to consider cruisers. They generally have much lower seat heights.

But I can understand you wanting a sport bike. I have pretty much ridden sport bikes and sport standards for over 15 years. They are just my choice for riding around. I just cant get into the whole cruiser thing. But thats just me.

Hope this helps. Whatever you do, make sure you take proper riding instructions and always wear protective gear.

Good luck and stay safe.

Answer 5

I would say a 250cc Kawasaki ninja as well. Cheap bike (usually used for less than 2500), and if you drop it, oh well, pick it back up and keep riding. A suzuki katana is a little more to handle, being bigger, bulkier, and heavier, but its a good bike to start with and stick with for a while. Another thing to think about is insurance. Full coverage is expensive on any sports bike, while liability is around 30-50 bucks a month. Before you get a bike, check the costs to be sure you can afford both.

Answer 6

its your first bike. man or woman... its your first bike.

it dosent matter if you are a guy or a girl. it matters if you are experianced enough to handle the bike. in your case: your first bike.

since it is your first bike, make sure its not your last. take a Motorcycle safety course. any bike you would take the safety course on would be a good first bike.

I still ride my first bike, and I am often made fun of for it, but I love the bike: A Kawasaki EX250 also known as the Ninja 250, or in some circles the "ninjette". my MSC used this bike, and I bought one just after completeing the course.

all of my gear, the course, a year of full coverage insurance, and a used (two year old) EX250 cost me just over $5,000

I have yet to lay it over, but since the bike has been the same for about 20 years, parts are easy to come by.

keep the shiny up, and the rubber down; ride safe

Answer 7

how tall are you. that is more important than sex.

well, with your tiny size i would go with a ninja 250. thats what i started on and i'm a man!!! only 2 months ago though. i'm 5'7'' and 195 and am really wanting more power now. wish i would of gotten a ninja 500 or a suzu. katana. go to a dealer and sit on a 250. it should feel fine, i dont know how much diff 6'' makes (try not to turn that into a nasty joke) but i can flat foot the 250 with plenty of room. if you can flat the 250, try to sit on a 500 or a katana if you think you will be wanting more power a few (2-6) months after you learn. if any of these bikes are 2 big try some crusiers or standard bikes. the honda rebel looks okay and to me it is TINY; it may be a good fit for you. anyway, from one newbie too another (hopefully) good luck. and if you live in GA around Atlanta let me know. cause i will be lookin' to get rid of my 250 soon for cheap!! (hint-hint)

Answer 8

Definitely take the MSF course, I did. They have the bikes there for you to use. Most of them are 250's. Take the course and see how you like them. We ended up buying me a Harley, 883L. I am shorter then you so , it may not be the bike for you. You just have to go to the bike shops and sit on all different styles, to see what you are comfortable with.

Answer 9

Most women seem to like the Ninja 636. They are fairly comfortable for a supersport and can be picked up quite cheap as a used bike.

Answer 10

Kawasaki Ninja 250, its a great bike for a beginner and it costs under $3,000 new. For a 250 its performance is excellent.