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Which of these 2 motorcycles is the best Choice for a rookie rider? |
If you were in this situation what would you choose for a rookie rider.....a 2006 Suzuki s40 (145 mi) cruiser - 650 cc/ 350 lbs Single Cylinder, Carburetor, No ABS Top speed 80-100 mph with some vibration and no warranty Or..... A 250cc/375 lbs Vento Motorcycle (v thunder)V Twin - with Fuel Injection, ABS, and all the accessories you would need for a bike. Top Speed 80-85 MPH with modifications available for faster speeds. With a one year warranty. Both of them are the same price 3500.....I just dont know which really has the advantage....Help! Have you sat on both bikes? Number of cylinders, fuel injection/carbs, ABS/no ABS, top speed, etc. don't mean as much as comfort when it comes to a bike you're going to ride on the street. If the bike is uncomfortable how much will you want to ride it? If the seating position/comfort is about the same with both bikes then go for the bike with the warranty. A warranty on a used bike is nice to have. Hopefully you'll never need it though. Have fun with whatever you choose, and be safe. Phew! I was afraid your question would be "Should I get a GSX-R1000 or R1?" Yaaaay! A new rider with common sense! They both sound small enough for a new rider not to crap themselves, though I would warn against buying new. You WILL drop it a few times, so if your ego can handle beating up your shiny new bike then go for it. I think you might like the larger one a little better, and even if a bike has ABS it will NOT handle or stop like a car does. Since ABS is still very new to motorcycles, I think you should go for the 650 thumper and learn the "feel" of proper braking. Get whatever one you like the best...then take your time learning how to ride. My first bike was a Harley Sportster...most people though that it was dumb of me to buy a sportster first, due to being a new rider and all and that the sporty was a bit top heavy...but I don't regret it. I just took my time learning how to ride before I ventured out onto the roadways. Vento is very new to that game here in the U.S., if that is where you are. Suzuki has been making the bike engine you described above for a long time. They have also a great record of being here for a long time. Until the Vento proves itself with parts availability and dependability here I would go with the Suzuki. Both are easy to ride, and the Suzuki will have no trouble with parts or service at any point. I like the Vento scooters as well, but would hold off until them and other Chinese type manufacturers prove that they both build a dependable machine and that they can supply the service, and parts and back up their warranty first. Do you not have any other options ? For $ 3500 you could get better bike all together or save another 1000 and get a new rookie cruiser bike. But if these are the only two: I would go for the one with the warranty. 20mph difference is not that big of a deal. Having a warranty if something goes down is. If you are a rookie rider you don't really need 650cc. Fuel injection is better anyway... Hope this helps -Nathalie I would go with the abs one because of the more safety features and with a new rider or a beginner rider I would recommend smaller one to start off was an motorcycle instructor for 5 yrs or so |
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