I Am in the Market for My First Motorcycle. Whats Really Best for a New Rider? Crusier,Sportbike? 250,600cc?
Question by Van: I am in the market for my first Motorcycle. Whats really best for a new rider? Crusier,Sportbike? 250,600cc?
I am a very cautious and coolheaded 35yr old. This bike is for commuting to work and school. I’m not a speed addict. These things considered. Any opinions?
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Answer by Adam H
Cruiser is good for a beginner maybe a honda gold wing
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i wouldnt recommend either extreme. cruisers are low to the ground so they are a bit harder to ride when you are learning. some sport bikes have just too much power. i would recommend you look into the suzuki sv650. its somewhat inexpensive and it has a decent amount of power
cruisers are also much heavier making them harder to learn on, i believe the goldwing weighs over 800 pounds
Well, cruisers are more expensive to buy, but cheaper to insure. As to what to buy only you can answer that. What kind of bike appeals to you? Suggest going to various dealerships and trying them on for size. You want to be able to comfortably reach the controls on the handlebars as well as the pegs/floorboards. Most dealerships today will not let you test drive bikes, so select carefully. New or used? Again only you can answer that to many variables to get into. But new bikes come with factory warranties, some used bikes may have transferable warranties still included with them. I would say above all-TAKE THE Beginners Motorcycle Safety Foundation program. Depending on where you live, some places it is free other states it is up to $200 for the course. They usually supply the state owned bike for the course work, and you supply your own gear-DOT (minimum) or SNELL helmet, Long sleeve jacket, pants, gloves and boots or shoes that cover the ankles. When you graduate the MSF, they will stamp your motorcycle permit and it is now your license. Don’t be surprised to fail the first time, many do. The course is not designed to be easy. It is designed to help you stay alive out there in the real world.
250 cc are good for beginners.
You have the driving experience needed to stay alive. This is good.
I recommend a Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Upright bars, windshield, great headlights, tons of accessories, and a huge following. These folks really knows what works from experience.
The DL650 has optional ABS brakes.
Bulletproof engine.
Many report bad buffeting from the windshield. Many mount Madsatd brackets to fix buffeting.
Hard bags are available for the DL650. That is the ticket for commuting.
The Adventure Rider website has a wealth of information. Many ride the V-Strom to places I can only dream of.
Good Luck
I would have to agree with the people who suggested the two Suzuki bikes with the 650 V-twin. I had the SV 1000S and it’s just a bigger version, it’s a good engine. The V-Strom and the SV650 would be a good bike for you.
goldwing? lol 800 pound bike. buy a sv650 or if you want a crouch rocket go with a ninja 250, cruiser go with a vulcan 900.
The best bike for you is the one that suits you the best. We all have different preferences, needs, and desires. Only you can choose what is best for you.
Whatever bike you choose you will want to be comfortable sitting on it. So go to a dealer and sit on a few to find which position you prefer:
http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=1120
Next, how far is work and school? All surface streets or do you need to run the freeways? Surface only the 250cc bikes are lighter and easier to handle. For freeways the extra power of 500+cc is desirable.
Personally I like the sound, lighter weight, and torque of a single cylinder, such as the Suzuki TU250 or S40.
most people on here are right… buy the bike that you feel most comfortable on. just DONT GET TO MUCH POWER.
I have been riding bikes for 18 years and the biggest mistake people make is bikes with to much power.
my recomenation and preference for learners is to get a nice dual sport single cylinder …… they are light, have enough power, and BEST OF ALL… if you drop/crash it (WHICH YOU WILLLLLLLL!!!!!!!) it wont really get that messed up, which is something you have to think about.
and i must say…. please dont get a cruiser as your first bike…. please….. they are soooo heavy, to expensive, and dont do well when dropped.
1st, please don’t listen to the guy who said Goldwing for the beginner. I ride a cruiser, but in all honesty I think a 600cc sportbike would be much easier to learn on. They are much lighter and easier to handle, but not as comfortable. Wouldn’t recommend a 250 simply because you won’t be satisfied with it for very long.
Definetly not a Gold Wing, those bikes are too heavy and too powerful for a novice. Start with a 750cc bike and take a motorcycle safety course. Ride safe!