Looking for advice on what would be a good first ride?

[mrmoove1982]

Hey everyone, I am a big fan of CBR 600's but i dont want to kill my self learning to ride.

Could some one suggest a good first ride by honda. (yes i am a honda fan, i am aussie and loved watching Mick Doohan race)

I like the look of a sports bike, was considering a sports 250 but a few comments have me wondering if they are too powerful for a begginer. If possible i would like to find a bike suitable for a beginner, that has the sports "look".

The Bad Boy look does not appeal to me at all, I would just like to learn on something that is suited to my developing abilities and sense of style.

I dont want to go fast i just wish to look smart.
Safe Riding To all, Brian. Go Doohan

[bok]

not sure what is available in Australia, but there might be the 250 cbr bike there which would be closer to the style you want and a more reasonable CC size.

i'm big on Honda myself, but bought a Kawasaki ninja 250 for my fiancee to learn on simply because it's one of the best bikes to learn to ride on.

you probably wouldn't kill yourself on a 600RR, but any errors you do make would be multiplied over the same error on a smaller bike like the ninja 250 or gs500 or something of that nature.

take a basic rider's course in your area and then decide on a bike based on what you like.

another bike to consider would be the 250 nighthawk...not super sporty looking, but a nice big tank, decent fuel milage and a honda.

EDIT:

just checked the Aus site and saw..this
or
this

[ofblong]

not sure what is available in Australia, but there might be the 250 cbr bike there which would be closer to the style you want and a more reasonable CC size.

i'm big on Honda myself, but bought a Kawasaki ninja 250 for my fiancee to learn on simply because it's one of the best bikes to learn to ride on.

you probably wouldn't kill yourself on a 600RR, but any errors you do make would be multiplied over the same error on a smaller bike like the ninja 250 or gs500 or something of that nature.

take a basic rider's course in your area and then decide on a bike based on what you like.

another bike to consider would be the 250 nighthawk...not super sporty looking, but a nice big tank, decent fuel milage and a honda.

EDIT:

just checked the Aus site and saw..this
or
this

i am 5'8" 210lbs and for me all 250's except the kawasaki ninja were to small to me. I like my honda shadow deluxe at only 600 cc. I have made mistakes but this bike is very forgiving and has allowed me to be accident free thus far . then again ive only had the bike for just shy of 2 weeks lol.

[bok]

now I know you don't seem to want to include cruisers in your plans since that's not your style (which is fine) but if you want a fairly tame honda cruiser, the Shadow Spirit 750 is a nice ride too (i'm biased)

[MAKER]

i like my spirit 750

[Kal]

You'll need to bug the other Austrailian riders but generally Australia seems to restrict to 250cc's in your probationary period. Check out the licencing;

http://www.hartridertraining.com.au/cou ... +rules.htm

Honda wise the VTR-250 is damned sexy beast. The CBF250 is the ultimate expression of the dream/superdream and the CB250 seems to be a nighthawk. None of them will disgrace you while you are qualifying for the Bigger bikes.

The CBR125RR and CBR250RR might be available as imports if nothing else.

i am 5'8" 210lbs and for me all 250's except the kawasaki ninja were to small to me.

Thats the joy of ergonomics though, I was comfortably riding a smaller displacement bike and I am a lot taller than yourself.

[mrmoove1982]

"...first you have to know, not fear, know that some day you are going to die..."

I like this quote!

Thanks for you help peeoples

[Kal]

"...on a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero..."

I've also left the rules for Fight Club in office photocopiers...