Hey everyone! I'm glad I found this site. I'm looking to get my very first bike and I'm really excited but need help. I've only riden a motorcycle once in a parking lot at about 25 mph max on an old small cruiser type bike. I loved it and wanted to get a bike ever since. I plan on taking one of those motorcycle classes where they teach you how to ride and be safe since i have never been officially taught. For my first bike I'm looking at something like the Honda Rebel 250 or the V-Star 250. I like these bikes because they seem light and easy to learn on. They also don't look bad either. I like the cruiser bikes like that and want to start out small so I can learn and then maybe step up a few cc's. The only thing is I'm about 6'4"-6'5" and was wondering if y'all thought that would be a good choice. It feels ok while sitting on it, but I really can't say until I ride it. Thats why I was looking for y'all's opinion on it. I don't need something that will do 100mph, just something to cruise on and have fun. Thanks for the help guys, and I can't wait to get on the road!
Eric
New Rider
Welcome to TMW!
As long as you are comfortable sitting on the bike then you should be fine on the Rebel. Check out the Suzuki Marauder and also the Kawasaki Eliminator.
It seems a lot of people ask about engine displacement (CC's) and whether or not a small bike will move them because they are big. From what I have read and experienced, YES! It will move you just fine.
You might find those particular bikes a bit lacking at highway/freeway speed, but they are great for commuting. I'm sure somebody on here owns one. And you just might find that you may learn to ride on one of the above bikes at the MSF course. I did.
Hope to see pics of your new ride later this year!
Oh btw, Register early for the MSF course, they fill up fast!
As long as you are comfortable sitting on the bike then you should be fine on the Rebel. Check out the Suzuki Marauder and also the Kawasaki Eliminator.
It seems a lot of people ask about engine displacement (CC's) and whether or not a small bike will move them because they are big. From what I have read and experienced, YES! It will move you just fine.
You might find those particular bikes a bit lacking at highway/freeway speed, but they are great for commuting. I'm sure somebody on here owns one. And you just might find that you may learn to ride on one of the above bikes at the MSF course. I did.
Hope to see pics of your new ride later this year!
Oh btw, Register early for the MSF course, they fill up fast!
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- Real Name: Lee Morgan
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- Years Riding: 4
- My Motorcycle: 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
- Location: Oak Ridge, TN
I got the Eliminator 125!! It's smaller then what i would want (size wise) SOme people look at a 125 think its a big fat slug, but no its not, makes 12 HP 
but only ways 270 pounds. I'd rather want the Virago (v-star 125) or the Rebel, but this was my choice.
The eliminators cost 3K right outta the dealer
but only ways 270 pounds. I'd rather want the Virago (v-star 125) or the Rebel, but this was my choice.The eliminators cost 3K right outta the dealer
-2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Current Ride
-2007 Suzuki DR650 - Sold
-2007 Kawasaki Eliminator - Sold
-2007 Suzuki DR650 - Sold
-2007 Kawasaki Eliminator - Sold
I've heard something about the dreaded right hand turn? I was just wondering why it's called that. Is a right hand turn harder to make than a left?
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Well a right hand turn is a tighter turn than a left hand turn...
When I first started riding, I was like the poster child for bad right hand turns!
Thankfully, I've gotten lots better!
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Well a right hand turn is a tighter turn than a left hand turn...
When I first started riding, I was like the poster child for bad right hand turns!
Thankfully, I've gotten lots better!
Too many clowns...not near enough Bigtops