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hey everyone
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:35 pm
by riece29
Just wanted to ask what is the best sportbike to get for a new rider. Just passed the motorcycle class or should I not strat out with a a sportsbike. Any suggestions will be good
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:15 pm
by matthew5656
I'd grab a Suzuki Hayabusa instead of any mere 600. It's pretty quick so you won't get bored with it too quick. You should have plenty of rocket in your crotch for some time!
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:48 am
by Scoutmedic
Here are some other links to check out before making a decision as well:
Beginner's Guide
Learn To Ride A Motorcycle page which is downloadable in PDF format (Created and maintained by
Dragonhawk)
stickies
Also, go to a variety of dealers and sit on all kinds of different motorcycles. First to find what style (Sport, Standard, Cruiser) fits you best followed by which bike fits you best.
Good Luck, Have Fun and Stay Safe Out There!
Re: hey everyone
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:50 am
by v3biker
riece29 wrote:Just wanted to ask what is the best sportbike to get for a new rider. Just passed the motorcycle class or should I not strat out with a a sportsbike. Any suggestions will be good
There are some decent beginner bikes out there that you can check out. Try to stay away from 600cc+ super sports.
For example, the Suzuki GS500f is a good beginner's bike. So is the Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 500. If you're in Canada, you can also check out the Honda CBR125r.
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:23 pm
by JC Viper
There's also a Ninja 650 if you want to go new or maybe someone has a used one if you made a deal with either deity.
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:22 am
by BeachComber
I started cutting my teeth on an EX500 2 months ago and it's been great so far. It's docile at low revs, but when you wind it out it really goes
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:42 pm
by Jas0n
Depending on your income, I'd get a Ninja 250, 500, or GS500F.
Insurance for a Ninja 250 is very low. Especialy if you dont get full coverage, it can be as low as 250 a year for a 16 year old. I get about 70-80 miles to the gallon, and maybe 85 if I ride it gently through back roads.
If you want some more brute power, get one of the 500 bikes, but of course they'll burn more gas, be a tad higher on insurance and cost nearly 2 grand more if not a used one.