Im a new rider

[zion_major]

Im about to start riding in about a month or less, ive never riden before but i have two family members that have ALOT of experience with them that are going to teach me one with some mechanical experience.

If im gonna ride ill need a bike and my dad dosnt want to start me too fast and dosnt want my first one to be a sport bike, so hes thinking of like a 250 cruiser, so i was thinking a honda virago or a rebel 250, any better ideas?

[Aggroton]

those are both great ideas...

but...another member on here has a bike from a company called alpha...they only make 250s and they look pretty sweet if you ask me...much better than the virago or the rebel...

http://www.alphasportsmotors.com/

i really like the gt...

[Scoutmedic]

Welcome to the site and, to riding. I don't have a bike of my own yet but, have passed my MSF and received my endorsement. I'd highly recommend taking the MSF even though you're getting coaching by experienced riders. But, I'm a safety kind of guy.

As for other bikes, I'm probably going to get a Suzuki GZ250. It's worth checking out. I've seen ads that claim it gets 82 mpg.

There's also a company called Vento selling a 125 and a 250 in North America now. They have been selling bikes in Mexico for 8 years and also in Europe I believe.

Good Luck and Stay Safe Out There.

[Ninja Geoff]

i really like the gt...

Damn, that GT looks sweet.

I too have someone with boatloads of exxperiance teaching me, but he said the best advice he could give me is to tell me to take the MSF course.

Besides, you may meat cool riding partners at the MSF that are at about your same level. It would probably be more fun to ride with someone who's not getting bored by how fast you're going.

[dr_bar]

When blues2cruise first decided that she wanted to learn how to ride, she asked me if I would be willing to teach her. I think the initial answer of no was a bit of a shock to her. But I simply explained that have been riding for a whole lot of years and any bad habits that I've picked up would be passed on to her. I would much rather see someone get professional instruction than have an "experienced" rider teach them...

[oldnslo]

I agree completely. None of us with years of experience is free of habits we may not want to pass on, so professional, objective training is a better option.

[cb360]

I agree with the above. Also, the msf is actually kind of fun. At least I though it was. And it may well save you some licensing fees and get you an insurance break - depending on where you live. Also, if cost is an option at all - check the used bike market. Cycle Trader, craigslist.con, etc. Lot of people sell small bikes after a few years after they are barely broken in. Good luck and welcome to the forum

[DivideOverflow]

I second the Hyosung/Alphasport 250cc. I still ride it, even after getting a bike with a larger engine as well. I love the light handling, yet it is big enough for me (6'0 230), and has great gas mileage! I average 68mpg. Much more comfortable than the rebel or virago in my opinion, and looks a lot sharper. I always have people asking me what type of Harley it is...lol

[CustomZ]

If im gonna ride ill need a bike and my dad dosnt want to start me too fast and dosnt want my first one to be a sport bike, so hes thinking of like a 250 cruiser, so i was thinking a honda virago or a rebel 250, any better ideas?

Well i'm a fairly new rider as well. and everyone said don't get a sport bike and nothing over 500cc well i felt more confedant on my riding skills so i bought what i felt comfortable and i bought a 2004 GSX-R 600 and i don't regret it at all, i say get what you want but don't lie to your self, if you can't handle a sport bike then don't get one. and one more thing if your responsible you can ride anything its not like if you get a sport bike you have to race it.

[cb360]

Something tells me dad isn't gonna be too happy about a 600cc sportbike. He's an experienced rider... I'd listen to him.