Just what it sounds like! Which ones should I avoid? I was looking at bikes 1999 and newer.. Up to $4000 PS: I was looking at a 2005 Honda Rebel 250cc (im just learning to ride and I want a bike I wont be pissed if i wreck it) it has 1200 miles on it It sounds like most of these people have never owned a motorcycle in their life...
A Rebel 250 is a good choice to learn on for a girl. If you are a bigger girl, the Kawasaki 500 might be a good choice, too.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Harley Davidsons. I would put the quality of a HD up against a Honda any day. They are also a lot more responsive and hell of a lot faster. However, they are too big of a bike to learn on.
As for sportbikes...they are a lot harder to learn on than a cruiser.
A new Honda Rebel could cost you $4000 so don't overpay for a used one. Check out kbb.com to see how much they are worth. Invariably someone says the others do not know what they are talking about and " probably never owned a motorcycle". The Questioner got a real simple answer. You will find out it is not simple and then you can start over. Report It
ummm stay away from cruisers period, but if you want one, foryou first cruser i would say go a little bigger, a 250 barley has engough power just for everyday use, go for a 600.
when you get a big bike, the honda vtx and yahmaha roadstar are nice, wold stay away from a harley period.
honestley if you are even condisdering performance as a factor go with a streetbike, or at leat a naked bike like a fzr or z100 or honda 919, much better and still look good. I would not even think that I would WRECK IT, because most likely you will get hurt,broken bones, or killed. I recently bought my first Motorcycle and I LOVE IT. Riding is great.(for me). As you know, sometimes you buy or spend money on something and you may not like it.
After you become experienced Speed and power will help you get out of bad situations. You will learn something by seeing a Rebel next to other motorcycles. You will see how Low and little it is and THIS MAKES IT HARD FOR DRIVERS TO SEE YOU. See Motorcycle reviews below. Look at every website you can find to learn about bikes and riding. You will get a 1000 opinions.
REBEL review Below.
MBG Says: (Rating N/A) In order to be able to compete with the economical Suzuki Marauder 250, Honda lowered the Rebel's price. Because it's powered by a twin engine, the Rebel has a slight advantage over the single-cylinder Marauder. But performance remains very weak, and all the revs need to be used. **only a timid beginner will find the amusing, and only for a short while**This said, there is no problem following on the highway. However, passes will not be very frequent..**. ***Thanks to its very low weight, agility is excellent. Handling is friendly and ressuring******. Comfort is decent, no more. As long as it's used as a learning tool and the buyer remains conscious of its very low level of performance, the Rebel will do the job. But if expectations are higher than that, do yourself a favour and choose something with more CC's."
REVIEW OF Honda VT600C Shadow VLX/DLX
MBG Says: (Rating 7/10) The VLX is **low,* light*, easy to ride and* won't intimidate anyone. The problem is that the same, and more can be said of its big brother, the ACE 750. Such as: more generous dimensions, a more popular classic look and especially a much better engine. All this, for a nearly identical price. Thus, unless one is terrified by higher weight and power, the 750 is clearly a better buy.
**REVIEW- Yamaha XVS650 V-Star Classic, V-Star Custom, XVS65A V-Star Silverado.
The V Star Custom: The middleweight cruiser that has reached new heights in performance, styling and value ever since its debut - and in the process, redefined what middleweight cruising is all about.
Motorcycle Cruiser crowned it both "Cruiser of the Year" and "Best Value" the very first season it hit the streets, hailing it as bike that "has raised the bar for middleweight cruisers." One look will reveal the obvious Star Family traits - brilliant chrome and luminous paint, sculpted steel fenders hugging wire-spoked wheels wearing fat, full-size tires - and you might even catch yourself thinking, This is a middleweight?
Long and low, 64-inch wheelbase. Brawny, shaft-driven 40-cubic-inch V-twin breathing through beefy dual exhausts. -Yamaha quotes above.
My opinion, get a Shaft drive, no chain, windshield, large turn signals, good tire tread, disc brakes front and back, The Rebel should be OK. I wouldn't pay much over $2000 for it if it's in good shape. 1200 miles or 12000 miles? Anyways, Honda rebel 250's are good bikes to learn on. Avoid anything manufactured by Harley Davidson. A clean low mile used Honda is always a safe bet. |
