Im 24 years old and I have been thinking about purchasing a motorcycle (sportbike). I have little experience with motorcycles and I do not plan on stunting at all, I just want to ride. I can afford the bike, gear, and insurance without a problem and I want to start off with 600cc version. I understand the danger factor but I still want to ride. Please help if you can.
2007-12-06 17:47:10 · 14 answers · asked by nate 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
If you are considering a bike for basic utilitarian transportation, basically an alternative to a car due to the affordability factors, I would suggest that you look into a scooter rather than a motorcycle. I am referring to what are being called 'Maxi Scooters'. These machines are very comfortable, handle well, and can be used on all highways regardless of speed limits. Storage capacity is the main reason I suggest this type of ride. Motorcycle just don't have any place to tote your 'stuff'. Scooters have spacious storage beneath the seat, very generous with the Maxi Scoots. Top Boxes, or trunks, can be added to the bike without being seen as 'dorky' (folks that think all scoots are dorky are going to see them that way regardless). Some folks say that top cases look 'natural' on scooters.
An important factor is the cost. Used maxi's can be had at very attractive prices, stay with the Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and a few of the other top makes and you will have a powerful, reliable, useful and fun ride.
It is about the ride, don't let image rule your decision, you are the one that is going to live with the machine 24/7!
YES on taking the MSF Safety Course, do it! It is actually fun!
2007-12-06 21:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Blitzpup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Motorcycling is great, I certainly encourage anyone that is interested to try it out. Two recommendations I'd make though. First, take a motorcycle safety course. They give you lots of pointers and some valuable practice. Secondly, don't start with a sport bike. They are much too powerful for a first timer. It's like learning to drive a car, you don't give a novice driver a Ferrari.
Especially if you're interested in just driving around, a nice cruiser is much more comfortable. For a first bike, you should be able to find an older 500 - 750cc bike for pretty cheap. Then once you're more confident you can upgrade.
Good luck.
2007-12-06 19:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to start on a 600cc sportbike, then you DO NOT, in fact, understand the danger factor. You know nothing of how to control something unintuitive with such a high power-to-weight ratio, and it would be a good idea to wait until you're 25 before getting one.
Until then, do a LOT of research on a good starter bike (SV650), full gear (helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots), and how to learn what to do properly (MSF course).
2007-12-08 07:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first bike was a gsxr-600 and I was scared too death of it. I later traded that in for a Busa. After having the Busa for a year I took the MSF course, and learned a lot! Take the course man, it is worth it!! Remember that if you drop a sportbike, the plastics are expensive!! I would suggest getting an older sportbike to learn on.
2007-12-06 18:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by SRT4/Busa Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice would be to definitely check out a motorcyle training course. Some guys may call you pussy for doing it, but in the end they are the ones that will be smashed by a tractor trailer.
If you do not want to do that, PLEASE just take it really easy out on the road. Really be sure to let other drivers know what you are doing. Dont lane split for at least a couple months. I personally witnessed two crashes in traffic where bikes were lane splitting and they get nicked slightly by a car and it is all over.
I think that a 660cc bike is a great size to start out on. You dont want something with so much power that you cant control it, but you also dont want something that cant get you out of trouble quickly if you need it to.
2007-12-06 18:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by ElTacoNegro 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do get one, but also go for courses in the Motorcycle Safety basic Course which should be in local Community College, they'll teach you and help with the Insurance also.
Good luck be safe, don't race, and Have Fun.
2007-12-07 06:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by Victor O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can answer this question but you. I bought my first bike years ago because I had a burning passion within me to ride. I caught the fever on my 7th birthday and it never went away.
It's winter. Take the next few months to seriously think about it. Go look at some bikes and see if it gets your blood pumping just to look at them. I still love going to the showroom and looking at new bikes.
2007-12-07 00:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by jonathan_kelly2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a women motorbike because of the fact women wore clothing everywhere and the diminished bar helped shop the gown down. I used a million to stay away from the severe leg bring up with undesirable hips. the right call is a step by using physique.
2016-12-10 15:15:15 · answer #8 · answered by luci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a basic training course for sure. I'm over 50 and would like to learn, that's what I'm going to do!
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2007-12-08 11:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a cheap one first if you don't like it then you can sell it and not get gouged on depreciation
2007-12-06 18:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by justin c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋