Should i buy a motorcycle?

Question

im thinking about buying a bike. most likly like a suzuki style crotch rocket. I havent ridden any bikes really at all. I just want to know the risk/rewards of having a bike. what are the odds of getting in a wreck? is it worth it? insurance cost is a big one? im 18 any ideas how much for liability insurance

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

I've been riding "crotch rockets" ( i prefer the term sport bikes) since i was 16. My parents bought my first one for me at 16 - it was a 1999 Honda Cbr 600. It was very fast, for a first bike, and very dangerous obviously for a newer rider....

If you're considering getting a bike - you have to think about your maturity level mate - riding a motorcycle is like nothing else - its therapy. "You'll never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrists office - unless it belongs to the psychiatrist..." Riding is calming, relaxing, and fun.... BUT its also very dangerous if you are inexperienced. I have never fallen off my bike, but i know the time will come. OH - and ladies love motorcycles!!.

if you're going to finance a bike - you'll have to get an insurance policy - probably around 125 bucks a month. If you pay cash, however, you do not need to insure the bike.

Should you get a bike? - YES.

What should you do before you ride it: 1. take the mandatory motorcycle safety 3 day course in order to get your license (depending where you live, of course), as well as taking the extended safety and skills course.

2. invest in a quality helmet - not a piece of crap from walmart or something, as well as a good jacket, some boots that will protect you from an ankle fracture , and an under armor back brace.

SAFETY FIRST.

NOW GO BUY THAT BIKE!

Answer 3

Wow, this question brings me back to the days when I was first looking. As flashy as those sport bikes look right now, it'll be a sobering experience when you figure in the full coverage insurance you're gonna need for financing one of those things. If you don't have any experience riding try to borrow a friends dirt bike. That way your shifting will be better, you'll have better braking coordination, and the balance will be better for when you transition to street. Do yourself a favor too, take an MSF appoved class, and skip the DMV test cuz they don't show you squat about what you're going to be up against out there! I know people on here will try to tell you to buy this bike or that bike, but buying a bike is highly personal and some models that appeal to people will be hated by others. Whatever bike you get, remember all that speed is controlled by your right wrist. If you keep it in check, you'll be okay. If you get out of control with it, your chances of ending up in the hospital or in the morgue increase substantially. I've been riding for a while (as I'm sure most people who answer back to this have been in the saddle for some time too) and trust me when I say I've seen a lot of riders come and go. Some of it was from situations beyond their control, but most of the accidents were their own faults. Motorcycling is awesome and I'll be doing this until I'm so old I can't even lift the bike off the sidestand anymore. But I understand the risks too, having been involved in 2 accidents of my own (1 involved freshly painted traffic lines, the other was from bambi using me as target practice). Use good gear! A DOT/Snell certified helmet and good riding jackets and gloves are a must. Don't cheap out on this part. See you out on the road.

Answer 4

Motorcycling is the greatest thing on the planet. I like it better than flying. As for risks, that's mostly up to you. As a new rider, don't get a crotch rocket. Get a nice standard bike or a cruiser. For a first bike get something older and smaller. Get an old 500-750cc bike. They're usually fairly cheap. You'll probably drop your first bike a couple of times. Not anything serious if you're careful, but enough to scratch the bike up a bit. So if you get a old beater for the first bike you don't have to worry so much about the bike and can learn how to ride. Then you can sell it when you're comfortable with your skill and get something more suited to your tastes. Insurance is particulary expensive for young guys with sport bikes. Usually those are the idiots that get into a lot of accidents.

Just be careful and you will be fine. And enjoy the ride.

Answer 5

hi, if you are set on getting a bike, before you do , go take a beginning rider basics course, they will supply the bike for practice and the test. this will familiarize you with a motorcycle and the things to look out for while riding. you ask about the risks, a big risk is other folks on the road , you have to be on you game at all times when riding because even when you think others see you , they don't! inexperience is a big one for you also. no matter what bike you get you will be a danger to yourself and others until you get some riding time under your belt. if you can , get some riding time with experienced (and i am not talking about "ooo, he can do a wheelie, so he must be good") riders. they can keep an eye on you and give you tips at stops during the ride.
as far as the rewards, i'll keep them short. riding is
great ! there is nothing like riding out on the open road (the city is a pain sometimes) i have been riding for 25+ yrs and i would recommend it to anyone with a good head on their shoulders. remember this though, there are 2 types of riders those that have been down and those that will go down.
insurance is ridiculous for someone your age even if you can find a company to insure you with a gixxer you will be giving your paycheck to them every month for coverage. a gixxer , regardless of the size , is not a begginer bike . i know, they look and sound cool,accelerate like and have the top speed of a ferrari, but they are death machines in the wrong hands(as most any bike in inexperienced hands) and will bounce you off the pavement, put you in the hospital (or worse) faster than i can eat a package of twinkies. anyway , sorry for the long answer , but i feel that owning a bike is a great idea , as long as you keep your head and do it the safe and responsible way.
my suggestion is as above get to know a group of experienced riders and learn from them and get out there and ride!

Answer 6

the odds of getting in a wreck? pretty good. i was hit head on. yes, head on. well the bike itself was actually. i bailed right before it hit. i have known a couple people that died from motorcycle wrecks also. do i own a bike after all that, yes. infact i just bought a second bike yesterday. buy a honda or yamaha. if you want a suzuki though, get a hayabusa. but really, you need to start out small and work your way up for sure. and being only 18, expect to pay out the a** on insurance. have fun.

25 years riding.

Answer 7

No. But, if you are dead set on the idea - start out with something small, like a Ninja 250 or something. Use it to learn on, take the MSF-approved basic rider course and apply what they teach you. Insurance will be expensive for an 18 year old on a sportbike. The course should give you some discount with most insurance companies. Don't jump into the frying pan too quickly and you shouldn't get burned.

Answer 8

You don't get on a bike without accepting the
possibility that you will fall off.
Most of us have.
A first time rider on a 'crotch rocket' WILL fall off.
(Can't tell you how many newbies 'low side` the
things due to poor throttle management.)

That said, riding carefully can be a rewarding hobby.
If you want to get into riding:
Start with a forgiving medium size bike.
Take MSF classes.
Build skill carefully and,
STAY WITHIN YOUR LIMITS.
Good luck.

Answer 9

Take the MSF Basic rider course. If after passing that course, you find you enjoy riding, then start looking at a lower power starter bike. That way if you decide you don't like to ride, you haven't alot of money on a bike. Even if you decide that you don't want a bike, the skills that you pick up in the class will help you become a more aware automobile driver, so it is money well spent.

Answer 10

Risk: You know these
Rewards: Fun, girls,two wheels, see your state more,meet more people, travel more,Gas
ODDS: Depends on where you live , and where you ride
IS IT WORTH IT: Is what worth it?
INSURANCE:Depends on your credit score, age , where you live but as far a a number I pay $108 a month but every one is different
LIABILITY INS.:Get full coverage that way God forbid, if you crash, or have it stolen you would be covered and the insurance would pay for it. My friend had liability and his 2005 GSXR 600 got stolen now he has a left over balance of $7000 that he still has to pay monthly and no bike to show for it...GET THE BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 11

sure they're very risky. even if, you're able to do as much as attainable to shrink that risk! For starters, you want to positioned on as plenty high quality equipment as attainable. Helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, boots. and that i'm speaking motorcycle particular equipment..denims do no longer postpone. next you want to take driving courses, such with the aid of fact the MSF, to furnish you a solid history and help strengthen your skills. finally, it is the main extreme..you ought to be one hundred ten% attentive to each little thing. human beings around you, street floor circumstances, throttle administration, physique place..and so on. you certainly ought to study the thank you to think of activities so as which you would be able to plot forward and get out of a might-be undesirable venture. nonetheless, on the tip of the day, it somewhat is volatile. there are cases which you merely won't be able to dodge a foul venture. yet you could shrink all the different damaging aspects as much as attainable. it isn't any longer for each individual, yet once you attempt it, you could locate out which you like it greater desirable than the rest!!