Motorcycles
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Started by EkWoah
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Jul 2004
i think i wanna get a motorcycle, who's got information on them? ( i dont mean accident statistics :roll: like what are some good ones and what makes one good and stuff like that)
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The main thing to remember is to start out with a bike that has enough power to meet your demands, but that is forgiving enough so that you're not laying it down or killing yourself trying to learn it. This is why most experienced riders will tell you not to start off with a GSXR or R6 or something like that - a lot of power and dificult for a newbie to control.
I'm assuming you're looking for sport bikes, because I'm not sure I see you as the Harley type. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
As a general rule, as a starter bike, I would say look at bikes under 600cc, with a couple exceptions. I'm in the same boat myself... shopping for a starter bike. Right now I've got my mind set on the Yamaha YSF-600R. Everyone I've talked to said it's a good balance of power to control for a beginner bike.
Other good choices would be Honda Ninja 500 and CBR600F4I, also Suzuki Katana 600 although I'm not crazy about that one personally.
Sportbikes.com has a good forum for new riders that will give you some good info, as well as more recommendations for bikes. The consensus is the best way to get started is to take a class offered by Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). These cost $75-100 for a three day course and teach you the basics of ridership. Usually, they are offered through local community college; the bikes and helmets are provided for you. This is what I plan to do - I'll probably be picking up my bike next spring. Holla!
Other good choices would be Honda Ninja 500 and CBR600F4I, also Suzuki Katana 600 although I'm not crazy about that one personally.
Sportbikes.com has a good forum for new riders that will give you some good info, as well as more recommendations for bikes. The consensus is the best way to get started is to take a class offered by Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). These cost $75-100 for a three day course and teach you the basics of ridership. Usually, they are offered through local community college; the bikes and helmets are provided for you. This is what I plan to do - I'll probably be picking up my bike next spring. Holla!
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My BF likes to ride. I'm scared to death...but I wouldn't mind learning to ride in a controlled environment like a class just to see if I like it. The whole concept of not having air bags and metal around me scares me...but I wanna take a class one day just for the heck of it. Then from there determine if its something I'm interested in. Can't knock it till I try it. I'm definitely not gonna hop on the back of anybody's bike...I gotta feel in control.
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