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hey everybody... i'm in the process of looking for a bike.. .i've registered for the MSC and i've got lots of time to look for one.. money isnt' a huge issue, looking to spend up to 4000$ maybe more, depends on what i find... i have decided that i will not buy a 600 sport bike to start with... i'm not really sure what i want, cruiser or sport.. most of my riding will be shorter trips, joyriding but there will ne the occasional 4-5 hour run.... that said going to look into a few bikes in the local buy/sell... looking for opinions on price cause i really don't have much of a clue....

2001 EX500R Kawasaki Ninja 7700kms for 4900$
2000 shadow 750 5500$ 19000k
87 ninja 500 for 2400$
93 suk vx800 2500$ 76000km
couple others that would be decent but a lil older than i want to go, the 87 is pushin it...

anyone think that a 750 cruiser would be too much for a noob?

I suggest looking at standard if you don't know what you want.

Lots to choose from and it allows you to ride chill or more racey in position.
It's the way to go.

oh, and the 750 cruiser will be fine power-wise. The only thing you have to worry about is weight/size of the bike. My T-100 is 865cc and the power handling is awesome, never have to worry about it. But at 451lbs dry, I have to be a little careful and practice my parking lot manuevers and emergency stops. And that's light for its class.

I just bought an Alphasport GV250 Classic (cruiser) for 3k out the door (on a new 04 leftover), and I think it is an excellent beginner bike. It weighs in at ~350 lbs, has decent midrange power, and it is very easy to handle.

I chose this over a rebel or virago because it is laid out a little better for taller people. I am 6'0 about 225. A lot of people are hesitant about 250's, but I think it has plenty of power around town. I haven't gotten on the highway since I am still learning, but I have heard that it does just fine up to 85mph.

They also have a "standard" version of this bike, the GV250 Sport, and a sport bike, the Comet 250.
http://www.alphasportsmotors.com/pages/motorcycles.html
they dont have a very good website, but you can at least see the bikes and find a dealer near you.

They all retail for about $3700 new for the 05 models.

actually found another ninja 500 a 2000 with 25k for 4000$... this realistically could be my first bike. gonna see if my bro can go look at it on the weekend...
as far as weight goes i'm not too worried, i learn quickly(hope i didnt' jinx myself lol).