Can anyone recommend a motor bike?
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Your earlier answers were pretty good. As a good reliable,easy to manage first bike the SV650's are popular and the CBR's are even better. Go for a CBR600F rather than the RR. While the RR looks really sporty its a little harder going - defo not so comfortable. It'll also have a red hot re-sale value over the SV so an aded benefit.
The ZX10R is the current nutter bike. You'll kill yourself. FJR's etc are touring bikes so will be nice and comfy but the size of them won't be very manageable for a beginer.
I have a GSX-R750 which has a bit more power than the modern 600's and is also really easy to handle - my GF loves it. The build quality is pants tho so I don't expect it'll last like a Honda.
Ducati's are fun but need a lot of looking after. You do get lots of attention tho so if you're a bit shy and retiring it may bring out the poser in you.
About magazines: Ride is a nice one to get started on. They make things pretty clear.
Anyway - whatever you choose have fun, bikes are brilliant.
cbr 600 . very user friendly but keep in mind that s very fast , specialy 4 a begginer .
we have a suzuki gsxr 700 an its our first bike an me an my hubby have learned to ride it its great we love it =)
The ideal bike if your looking for a race bike is the CBR 600 this is an excellent bike but to start with the Honda 600 hornet would be better because it will get you used to riding a big bike on on the road as its not as powerful. The magazine called bike is quite good. (info provided by husband not me!_
not for a puffter name like gaz i cant u muppet
Definatly a kawasaki 10R! Look at the pictures of them in yahoo images. They are a nice ride and go fast!
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I'd say learn on something less powerful and learn to respect the road before jumping on a more powerful machine.
Why is it 'most' motorcyclists are arses, intent on just flooring it all the time and riding too close. No wonder so many get killed.
Take it easy and enjoy it, but remember its for the enjoyment more than the thrill.
i'd look into the Buell Blast. great entry level bike. easy to live with, handles well, cruises well, comfortable, and still plenty quick. different looking too.
http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/blast/.
if you like the sound of a tractor and you don't mind spending most of your time repairing it get a ducati. they are red hot on the race track but i wouldn't get one to use myself, i started out after passing my test on a GSXR 750 it was an old model but very ride-able, i now have a CBR600RR and its a dream to ride,it corners so easily, its light, and its got some power when you feel the need for a blast. one piece of advice for when you pass your test, ride at the speed you feel comfortable at don't try to keep up with the boy racers it will only end up in tears, speed and full control take time so show it some respect, good luck
i live in NJ and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) provides Motorcycle Safety Education Course (MSEC) as an optional way of obtaining a Motorcycle license. If your state has something similar, PLEASE TAKE THE COURSE! It can save your life! After completing the course, with gained knowledge, perhaps you will develop different views about which bike is right for you and always remember, nothing is more important than safety FIRST! as for informative magazines, these courses often provide you with more than handful of them when you first sign up because many (if not most) popular bike magazines sponsor these courses anyway so they're ALL FREE TO TAKE HOME!
Yamaha 600 fazer very smooth corners nice comfort relaxed ride
For a first bike i would sugguest you get a 400cc bike, nothing bigger. These are plenty fast enough for motorway/highway/interstate trips, yet are not too powerful for a new rider.
Popular choices for smaller bikes tend to be Kawasaki ZX-R 250 and 400 Ninjas, Suzuki RGV250R, and Honda CBR 400's and VFR 400's.
The cheapest will be the 250's, but they will be slower, and wont overtake as easily as the 400's.
I would reccomend the CBR 400RR or "baby blade" They are plenty of fun to ride, are cheaper then the 400 Ninja's, yet share the same level of styling and street cred.
Get at least a years riding under your belt, 1000 miles or more, and then consider getting something bigger.
Good luck with whatever you decide on, and with your test, and happy riding =)
First of all, I hate to answer to a question with one, but, in this case forgive me. How old are you now? Notice I didn't ask the gender, just age. Also, where would you be riding? I'm sorry, but this is really important. I wouldn't recommed a "crotch rocket" for a beginner. Why? Just way too much power for anyone not used to riding, and frankly, I think riding laying over the gas tank is uncomfortable for any lenght of time. If you want an old fools advice, stay away from bikes, especially in major cities. You have way too many idiots out there that just don't think motorcycles are vehicles, and do not pay much attention. But if you're serious, go with a Honda. They have several sizes touring bikes, from the 350 up to a 1,300 fire breather. Personally, I'd recommend a 650cc. This is large enough for all types of roads, including interstates. Also, depending on the sizes of riders, can easily handle 2 people. If you or your rider is over the average size and weight, go with a 750cc. As for magazines? Well, Cycle World comes to mind. I've gotten alot of useful information from them. Sorry, all the major mags have technical jargon, but it's part of anything that's new, we have to learn the language. Two last pieces of advice, buy from a reliable dealer, and ALWAYS wear a helmut! And don't go cheap, you're protecting your head! Hope this helps. Ray.
I don't know much about Sport bikes. I am a cruiser man myself.
I do want to commend you for looking at the 500cc to 600cc engine size though or your first bike.
I have been riding for 37 years now and I see far too many people get the biggest, fastest bike they can for their first bike. It is better to start off with under 1000cc. I think 500cc and 600cc are great starter bikes.
People think I am crazy because I ride a 883 Harley and they think that is to small. I have owned and ridden the larger bikes and I just loved my 1100 Silverado Yahama, but I still favor the 800cc class bikes myself. Even after 37 years. If I was just an occaisonal rider that rode mostly real long trips of 500 miles or more each ride, I might prefer the larger touring bikes, but my personal choice for a bike large enough to go anywhere and be good for everyday around town riding I prefer the 800cc class.
you should be lookin at a 400 at most 33 bhp itll save your life whilst you get used to it - dont do direct access please it gets you on the road quicker i know but its not good - my house mates ridden since 16 an says its a big cause of fatality in mature first timers with car licenses
if you can get a sv650 or sv650s both are the best for first bike handle well cheap to insure if you want you can e-mail me or look on www.sv650.org
If you want a casual ride, you might consider a Harley 883. It would be a good starter bike. You probably won't keep your starter bike a real long time and the 883 would keep its value better then all the bikes in its class. You'll be able to get your money back out of it and you'll have a cool ride if you don't get rid of it. Rider and Cruiser magazines are good.
Yamaha YZFR-6.
The CBR 600 would be the way to go. Its not too big, but is fast. Anything smaller and your friends will laugh at you. Not knowing about bikes, a CBR is also a good choice cause at the end of the day its a honda. Very reliable.
Make sure its ok with your mom.
As a general rule, most 600 cc sport bikes have about twice the power of 500 cc twins. Seems a bit crazy until you take a look at what they're for - the 600's are often developed as race bikes that you just need to add the required safety equipment and get on track, while most of the 500's are not quite aimed at the same market.
Realistically, just about any 500 cc sportbike out there will have enough get up and go for commuting, the Interstate, and fun canyon carving. And you'll be more relaxed and have less reason to worry about accidentally letting the bike get out of hand. You don't even *need* 500 cc's for that; the Kawasaki Ninja 250 is also capable of doing 100 mph and is very light weight, making it easy to handle and a very fun machine on curvy roads. I ride a 500 cc bike myself, and put more miles on it most weeks than on my car.
Unfortunately, not all the companies sell 500 cc and under sport bikes in the US. In the 500 cc range, right now your options are limited to the Buell Blast, Kawasaki Ninja 500, and Suzuki GS500F. They're all solid and reliable bikes, though, so I'd recommend visiting local dealerships and checking them all out. You'll want to sit on each one for a couple minutes to see if it's comfortable.
without doubt.suzuki sv650 & sv650s. cheap to insure, it has a great torquey 650 v twin engine.sporty styling, some great deals at the mo.free insurance etc. i got 0% finance, just changed my end can for road legal stainless oval (removed baffles now!) and it sounds like a ducati. i only passed my test in june and it has given me so much confidence in my riding ability without making me think i can beat everything on the road! can keep up with bigger bikes (135mph+) but really comes to fruition in the twisty's where it out-handles a lot of others. PERFECT 1ST BIG BIKE!!
Here's what I would recommend. You are talking about doing this in the next two years, so it sounds like you are in no hurry, which is good. I suggest you rent several bikes and go on rides with others. I am going to send you a link from a guy who writes for alot of the bike magazines. He's tested many bikes and has taken several on 700 mile or more 3 day rides.
Here are several bikes that I say to look at, the reason I have picked them is, you will not out grow them and could travel a long way on all of them.
Honda 1300 abs. this bike is a copy of the BMW 1200, they both have eletric adjustable windshields and many safety features on them. They handle very well.
Suzuki Hayabusa, the reason I suggest this bike is that you will not out grow this bike, it has more power than you will ever need and if you can pick one up used that has not been wrecked, they are a fantastic bike, just don't crack the throttle back until you have ridden the bike for at least 3 months. The bike will pull the front tire off the ground just by simple accelleration from 1,2 gear.
Yamaha FJR1300 AE, it's alot like the honda with some real cool stuff on it.
Just go shop all of these bikes and see if you can rent or plan a ride with Tim at Pashnet site. You will be well on your way if you do.
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