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hello, i guess ill start off by introducing my self. my name is darwin and i am 18 yrs old and i currently go to college in new york city. i have been interested in motorcycles(sportbikes in particular) sinsce i was 15. today was my first actual lesson and i was really excited at first i wanted to get a yamaha r1 as my first bike(can u belive that) but now after todays class i would not even wanna get on one. today i took my lesson on a 250 cc bike and thought it was powerful imagine a 1000cc bike i totally agree with the more expirienced riders and their recomendations on what a 1st bike should be. i am looking on buying a motorcycle this summer and i would appreciate if anyone has any suggestions on what type of bike i should get or tips that would help me become a better/ safe rider. thanks in advance.


-darwin

I'd say getting lessons is definitely a good start. Don't forget when planning to buy a motorcycle to factor in the price of gear and insurance.

As for beginning bike recommendations; check out the Beginner's Guide. There are also stickies and the Learn To Ride A Motorcycle page which is downloadable in PDF format (Created and maintained by Dragonhawk).

Have Fun, Good Luck and Stay Safe Out There!

thanks on ur reply checked out ur links and their are loads of useful informations. thanks again

No worries.

The Ninja 500-R is an excellent bike for a few reasons:

You are probably still in the fear stage of riding... It can last a while. The 250 seems like a lot, and frankly, it is. It is a tiny bike with more horses than it needs. You will get used to it.

The Ninja 500-R is a quick bike, but not so powerful that it will try getting away from you. You can be lazy about shifting gears as it has a wide power range. It is a bike you can grow with. I have been riding the wife's 500-R since last November when my Ninja 636 was stolen, and now have a new Vulcan 900, but still commute on the 500-R. It is not disappointing. Handles like a dream and is reliable.

Eventually, you might want to go to a supersport, but I really believe the 500-R is the all-around best bike on the road.

Good luck with the classes and the purchase.

--Dave

i like the ninja so it would not be a problem to get one. i would not say i am in the fear stage though on sunday it was my first lesson and i was going on to second gear going 20 to 25 miles per hour, this was probably because i have been on a bike before in dominican republic(where i was born in) but it was only a couple of times, i was still very cautious of my surroundings. i could say i really had a blast riding the bike once again!!! im thinking about taking another lesson this weekend before taking my mfs course

has anyone heard about the new triumph daytona 675? has anyone took a ride in one?

drsfinest29 wrote:has anyone heard about the new triumph daytona 675? has anyone took a ride in one?

that bike is a little much for a beginner especially with 123bph. try to find something closer to 50-60hp.

drsfinest29 wrote:has anyone heard about the new triumph daytona 675? has anyone took a ride in one?

I have not even seen one in person, but understand it is a beast. It is a supersport to be sure. If a 250 feels like a lot of bike, you'll want to admire the supersports from a distance. Besides, you always drop a bike when you are a new rider - always... Better to drop something inexpensive

--Dave

yeah you are right..i was just asking about the bike because the brand triumph is a little weird never heard about it before just wanted to see if it was a good bike..what do yo guys think about the ninja 250 or the ninja 500r which one is better? thanks