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And yeah! The C50 is exactly what I was recommending!
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jonnythan wrote:

SBK15 wrote:And btw, 50cubic inch is 750cc

No, it's not.

It's 819cc, as the post directly above yours points out.

haha, i didn't even see that post
I always thought 50ci was 750cc

learn something every day!

If its any help to you, I too am new to motorcycling and I have just recently purchased the Honda Shadow 750C2 Spirit which is a cruiser and one which I am told is a good starter bike and one which fits me 6 feet 200 lbs. In Canada, the difference in insurance for a sport bike vs the bike I purchased was significant - the Honda will cost me $1150/year, a Ninja would have cost me around $2800. Just some thoughts, I hope it helps in your decision making process and I hope you plan on taking the MSF course if you haven't done so already. Enjoy the journey.

dbarnes8923 wrote:Ok first off, im 18, 6'2", 225lbs, and looking for a new bike, i really like the cruiser/chopper/hog type bikes because of the laid back riding style, i was just wondering because i read they were no good for learners, so i guess my question is could a new rider learn on one, is the insurance more expensive, and would the traditional motorcycle be a better choice?

Okay. You've posted 14 times since you joined and most of the questions you've asked can be answered in either the FAQ stickies at the top of this section OR when you take the Basic Riders Course in OK. Check out www.msf-usa.org for the location closest to you.

Now. Instead of asking US to do the research for you, why not take the time to READ the freakin stickies!!!

Any brand new bike will cost a pretty penny to insure for an 18 year old male. If you finance it, you will be required to have comprehensive insurance.

Slow down. Sign up for the BRC, look at craigslist and your local paper for a decent USED bike. Something in the 500-650cc range will serve you well. (A Vstar 650 is a great machine, even a Honda Shadow Aero, though a bit heavier would work). A local shop can do a mechanical inspection before you buy to make sure you're not getting a lemon. AND if you take decent care of it, you'll be able to re-sell to another newbie for what you paid when you're ready.

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Take the Beginner Rider course near you FIRST! then find a used bike and practice on it and ride for at least 2 years,I'm a newbie and I speak from experiance, you WILL drop the bike and you don't want to screw up a bike you are paying for.
This is the advice I have recieved from the very knowledgeable people here on the TMW site and from riders I know.