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I am looking into bikes (again). The itch always seems to come back. anyways. I am thinking about taking the road safety course to see if I even like riding one. Meanwhile I am still looking into bikes that I might like. Everyone says to start out with a low cc but I hate the way the ninja 250 looks and there aren't any reasonably good looking sport bikes that are for beginners. Please let me know if you know of any different models and what you think about starting out with a higher cc bike like the r6. Please include prices if available because I do not want to spend too much. A sport bike isn't the best bike to learn on but if that's what you have your heart set on here are some suggestions. I would pass on 250cc bikes, you won't be happy with the power. I would also suggest staying away from the full blown sport bikes, not only because of the power but even more because of the seating position. It is hard to learn proper balance and technique in the aggressive seating position these bikes have. If you like the look of "naked" sport bikes then the Suzuki SV650 would be a good choice since it has a more up right seating position and the V-twin is a forgiving engine to learn on. Two other naked sport bikes to look at are the Yamaha FZ6 and the Honda 599. These would be okay bikes because of their seating position but are very fast for a beginner. If you like the full faring look the Suzuki Katana 600 would be a pretty good choice also. Try sitting on the Katana and then something like a GSXR to see the difference in seating positions. Most riders start off on dirtsters,as kids. Dirtbikes don't mind taking a tumble now & then.They're fun to play on & you learn to control the bike in awkward situations,power slides, hard braking,etc.You may wanna get a used 4 stroke dirtster, play with'er for awhile,then sell it & get a streetbike or dualpurpose. Good Luck ! There are greater considerations when choosing an engine size, other than how the bike looks. When choosing a bike, its best to sit on them and choose one that your body fits comfortably. In terms of engine size, I'd recommend a 500 which isn't intimidating, and yet allows for growth not offered by a 250. It's also important to choose a bike that's not too heavy for you to lift, and the bigger the engine, the heavier the bike. I've witnessed many soft spills where the rider could not lift their own bike off its side to climb back on. Spills do happen, and it's no fun to have your bike laying in traffic and not be able to pick it up. I understand that you want a streetbike, but I can't resist mentioning that the best way to learn to ride is off-road. A dual-purpose bike is a great option. Not only will the uneven terrain of dirtbiking challenge your skills and improve your balance/stength/footwork/etc., but the earth provides a softer landing pad than asphalt. It is highly recommended to learn to ride in sand because it is most unstable, perfecting your maneuvering and control. I'd also recommend buying second hand until you've gained experience riding bikes. After you've been riding a while you'll have a better idea of your likes and dislikes, helping you make the right investment in a new(er) bike. Try your local classifieds, Craigslist, etc. I started years ago on an Honda CB (400), then tried a small 2-stroke that was way too jumpy! and found my comfort zone on a 500 Honda dirtbike. I later bought a smaller streetbike (Yamaha 250) but found it much zippier than the knobby tired dirtbike. I really wouldn't need anything larger than a 250 on pavement for myself, but like a grabby dirtbike. It's best to find a group of people who ride and try out different bikes. You'll find your own perfect fit. Yes, take the road safety course. Take care... and have fun! I thought kawwi made one if not try honda or just go buy 250 cruizer rebal yamaha 250 clone looks like little harley or step up to 400ccor 500cc yes take a rider safety course of course sport bikes are not for beginners. beginners just dont have the skills, reflexes, or enough saddle knowledge to safely handle a 600cc sport bike. any sport bike with an 'R' in it is a race replica type, and these bikes will have a hell of a power band that rookies will find out the hard way they cant handle it. these bikes are also designed to instantly respond to any and all rider inputs. the wrong input at the wrong time will instantly and painfully put u down on the asphalt. these bikes have no forgiveness factor. if u do the wrong thing on 1, u will be at the mercy of the road gods. just because u passed riders edge on the buell blast in a parking lot doesnt mean u can safely take this same bike on ur fav twisty road and slam this bike into a 30 mph corner at 60. sport bikes are an entirely different animal than a cruiser. cruisers will forgive mistakes sport bikes wont. if u insist on a sport bike, better get the race type gear with all the trimmings, because this bike is gonna school u in the 'art' of asphalt surfing at least once before the season is out. since u dont have the endorsement, u'll just have to bite the bullet and at least try a used 250....or even better....a buell blast; they're a 125cc bike. dont let the cc numbers deceive u...water cooled bikes are more powerful than air cooled of the same cc size. |
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