Ive been thinking...
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Ive been thinking...
Ive kind of been thinking about purchasing a bike. I know absolutley jack about them or if im even for sure on getting one. Basically I was wondering what bike youd recommend for a first time rider and how I should go about learning to ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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this had been beated for awhile.
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beginner.bikes = Dual purpose on/off road enduros like XL250, DR250/350. Kawasaki: EX500 (aka ninja 500R), EX250, Ninja ZX600E (NOT ZX6 or ZX6R). Suzuki: GS500E, SV650, Bandit 400/600, Yamaha: FZR400, Radian, XJ600 Seca II. Honda: Interceptor VF500, Hawk GT650. Buy used for first bike, and insure for minimum - chances are you will dump it. See www.beginnerbikes.com - for class : http://www.msf-usa.org/
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beginner.bikes = Dual purpose on/off road enduros like XL250, DR250/350. Kawasaki: EX500 (aka ninja 500R), EX250, Ninja ZX600E (NOT ZX6 or ZX6R). Suzuki: GS500E, SV650, Bandit 400/600, Yamaha: FZR400, Radian, XJ600 Seca II. Honda: Interceptor VF500, Hawk GT650. Buy used for first bike, and insure for minimum - chances are you will dump it. See www.beginnerbikes.com - for class : http://www.msf-usa.org/
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nothing over a 600cc for a beginner. u can take classes to learn to ride or find someone that has been riding for a real long time and have them teach you. don't go too expensive w/ ur bike b/c like gixxer said, chances are you will lay it down.
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seriously man i would reccomend you buy a dirtbike like a 125 or 250 depending on your weight and ride that for a few months, then sell it and buy like a ninja 500 or something for a few months and THEN in 6 months from today you could have a nice 600 and be confident enough to use it properly
there is a world of difference between the dirt and the street but somethings like balance, shifting, clutch and throttle control are best learned on the dirt IMO especially with a bike thats made to be dropped and not have any damage
if my gixxer goes down even in my driveway thats $1000 at least...
there is a world of difference between the dirt and the street but somethings like balance, shifting, clutch and throttle control are best learned on the dirt IMO especially with a bike thats made to be dropped and not have any damage
if my gixxer goes down even in my driveway thats $1000 at least...
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i wouldn't suggest a dirtbike, but some bike that's cheap and not a heavy motor. eventually make ur way up. i laid my bike down and haven't riden for a good whle now and i'm getting a 600 now and eventually going back up to a 900 or 1100
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Originally posted by ÖcIvIcChK
I agree with TotalEclipse on this one 100%, except i'd say dual purpose instead of dirtbike, that way you can ride it legally on the streets as well...
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It all really depends on the person's riding skill level...and also the person's coordination.
My first bike was a 1997 Katana 600cc. I had never riden before...not even a dirt bike. But I got comfortable on the bike quickly. 2 months later I got a 2000 GSXR 600, and never downed it once.
Depending on your size and coordination skills on a bike...I would get a used (1992-1997), medium CC (500-600) bike that is inexpensive (no more than $4k).
BTW, I dropped my Katana in the drive way and parking lots a couple of times, so dont get something you would cry over dropping as a first bike.
mike.
My first bike was a 1997 Katana 600cc. I had never riden before...not even a dirt bike. But I got comfortable on the bike quickly. 2 months later I got a 2000 GSXR 600, and never downed it once.
Depending on your size and coordination skills on a bike...I would get a used (1992-1997), medium CC (500-600) bike that is inexpensive (no more than $4k).
BTW, I dropped my Katana in the drive way and parking lots a couple of times, so dont get something you would cry over dropping as a first bike.
mike.
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