150 CC Bikes??
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150 CC Bikes??
Hey guys, what are your thoughts on 150cc bikes??
Do you think they're good enough for a beginner such as myself to travel around town with? Or are they a waste of time & money.. I really plan on taking my time with my first 1 and I have found a few newer bikes with small power-plants for a small amount of money.. I know I will probly sell it or just buy another 1 later but i really believe this could be a sort of nice "stepping stone" to begin my interest with motorcycles.
Also: Any Thoughts on-
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Do you think they're good enough for a beginner such as myself to travel around town with? Or are they a waste of time & money.. I really plan on taking my time with my first 1 and I have found a few newer bikes with small power-plants for a small amount of money.. I know I will probly sell it or just buy another 1 later but i really believe this could be a sort of nice "stepping stone" to begin my interest with motorcycles.
Also: Any Thoughts on-
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I've never heard of that bike, a quick serach shows one on eBay though. Im guessing it's Korean or Chinese import. This is not necessarily a bad thing but finding parts for it could be problematic. For my money, I'd rather get something with more proven post sale support. Looks pretty heavy for such a small motor.
As for a the motor size, I suppose that all depends on what type of riding you plan to do and where you plan to do it. If you were in a colege town like Gainesville and had little need for the interstate or similar roads, it'd be just fine. Around Tampa I spose it could be okay if you were very selective about where you rode. The larger arterial roads have a lot of trafic and being able to accelerate reasonably quickly is nice from a safety perspective.
I'm certainly glad to see someone considering the smaller end of the scale for a first bike, but I tend to think a 150 might be a bit low if you plan to ride on the road with normal Tampa traffic. I haven't ridden one though so I could definitely be wrong about that.
As for a the motor size, I suppose that all depends on what type of riding you plan to do and where you plan to do it. If you were in a colege town like Gainesville and had little need for the interstate or similar roads, it'd be just fine. Around Tampa I spose it could be okay if you were very selective about where you rode. The larger arterial roads have a lot of trafic and being able to accelerate reasonably quickly is nice from a safety perspective.
I'm certainly glad to see someone considering the smaller end of the scale for a first bike, but I tend to think a 150 might be a bit low if you plan to ride on the road with normal Tampa traffic. I haven't ridden one though so I could definitely be wrong about that.
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Not sure about the 150cc bikes.... are they 2-strokes?
You may want to look at the new Kawasaki Ninja 650 R, or an SV650.
You may want to look at the new Kawasaki Ninja 650 R, or an SV650.
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