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Whats an ideal motorcycle for a young female? |
A friend of mine is selling an '85 Honda Nighthawk 650. It's in great shape, but I'm not sure if its right for me. I would prefer a sports bike, but I'm still learning about bikes. I also want something with a decent sized engine. I don't want to get bored with it too soon. I also feel that the Nighthawk 650 might be a little too bulky for me. I'm about 5'7'' and 130lbs. How much does height and weight matter? I would really appreciate some input and advice. I've seen a lot of people post answers that are negative and not constructive so I would really appreciate constructive/positive input and advice. Height and weight matter when you sit on the bike. If you were heavy (which you're not), your weight would make the bike drop down and ride lower. This is sometimes a good thing when bikes stand tall because it can be harder for a woman to reach the ground. Bikes can be lowered... but it's best to just buy a bike that fits your body type. I personally don't like to go any higher than 500 because then the bike gets too heavy for me to pickup if I spill (I do a lot of off-road). If you feel comfortable moving around a 650, then that would give you a little more power to play with, which you seem to want. Just take it for a drive, move it around, spend some time just sitting on it, see how it fits. You could always buy this one and set it aside... It's big to start on. Buy a little 300 to get our road legs, then sell it and use your 650. My advice would to be to go to a bike shop and sit on a few to see how they balance. See if your feet are flat on the ground. I own a 2001 Honda Spirit 750. I would recommend it as it sits really low to the ground and handling is very good. My friend has a 10 year old boy who can sit on it and hold it up just fine. Of course, he can't ride, it has way too much power for a child. Good luck in your search, we are having great weather for riding now. I'm learning how to ride as well, and the majority of my guy friends tell me to get a Ninja 250 or a 500. It's a good bike to learn on, and probably has enough power to keep you intrigued for a while. Your feet have to be flat on the ground to give you good control and balance when stopped. That's easy to check on. Go to a large shop that has lots of bikes on display and just go from bike to bike. If you buy a used bike (craigslist, etc) and sell it again, you'll lose little if any money on the deal. But that way you can start with a smaller bike. As you develop a feel for riding and for bikes in general, you can consider stepping up. So I'd vote for starting a little smaller unless you plan on lots of highway driving right off and therefore need the heavier bike to resist the gusts from other vehicles. Consider a learn-to-ride course at a local bike dealer. Even riders with a few years experience could benefit. Don't get a motorcycle. You can't talk on the phone or put on make up when you ride a motorcycle. In fact, it may just be best if you stay off the road. First, take the MSF Basic Rider Course if you haven't already. Second, I would stay away from older bikes for several reasons. they would include: technology (newer bikes have innovations which make them safer, brake better, and more manageable. Third, don't listen to the hype about needing a big bike to start with. You want a bike you will feel comfortable on and able to maintain control of. Comfort includes both how the bike fits you and how comfortable you feel riding it. There are several excellent choices available in cruisers, sport, standard, touring, and dual-sport. Think about what type of riding you want to do and select a bike that is designed for that. How do you know what bike is for what type of riding? Go to several different bike shops and ask questions. Find out the local places that host "Bike Nights". And do not hesitate to ask anyone on a bike questions. We are a family and love to talk about our passion for riding and what we ride. Good luck and I hope this has helped. Ride Safe, SLAB Women are interested in bike which says R1 or GSX- 1300R on the fairing. |
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