Emerita Sciandra: It's completely up to you. The reason people say learn on a used one, is in case you drop it or have a low speed accident. I can also say, that most beginners will drop there bike at some time. The good thing with learning on a used bike, is that you wont be as annoyed much when it takes damage.
Kalyn Proietto: I only know about sport bikes so here's my 22 cents.If you already know and understand how to drive a manual transmission, it helps learning a motorcycle because it's one less thing you have to focus on when learning. The common saying is that if you can drive a stick and ride a bicycle, learning a motorcycle will be easy. If you can practice discipline and restraint when riding, you may be fine. It's not all fun and games on a sport bike. Even if you ride perfect you need to know how to react when other cars and bikes and trucks don't drive so perfect. That comes from building new instincts and reflexes, and driving habits. While I definite! ly recommend the MSF class, the class doesn't usually teach all you need to know. Many, many riders go down every summer due to overconfidence gained by taking the class.When I ride, I act like I’m invisible to other vehicles. On the highway, I assume that every car I pass or that passes me, doesn't see me and is looking to come into my lane. I'm ready for any move that car makes half a second before he makes it.You have to learn aerodynamics. If you get to close behind a rig, the wind can trap you there. When you pass along side of a rig the wind will pull you closer to the truck at one point and push you away at another. You have to learn all this and have counter balance and movements programmed into your body reflexes. There is so much more to it. You need lots of practice.The first time I ever touched a motorcycle, it was a 1997 Ninja ZX-6. I rode it around a parking lot for 5 minutes to find out how to shift, then rode 100 miles home on the interstate. I’ve been r! iding ever since with a clean riding history. (Thanks to God) ! So it is possible to start on something other than a 250. Not everybody drops their first bike. You don’t have to drop yours and you probably won’t if you just take it easy.Some people say that 600CCs is suicide for a beginner rider. That is simply not true. They make 600CC bikes that are suitable for beginners. In fact they make more entry level 600 bikes than they do 600CC race bikes. In no way does a 600CC bike remotely compare to a formula 1 race car. That is an extremist comment you should disregard.Generally speaking, a 600 is a beginner’s sport bike. If it’s under 599CCs, it’s not really considered a true sport bike. The internet is the only place I’ve heard of anybody starting on anything other than 600 beside people who grew up riding dirt bikes. The Ninja 250R is a scooter with cute plastics. I’ve been to many, many track days, bike nights, meet-ups, and general bike cruises, and still haven’t seen one or even witnessed a conversation about them. T! hey get no recognition in the sport bike community that actually rides. I don't hate the Ninja 250R but it isn't the absolute universal best choice for a first bike the way others would suggest. IMHO, the Yamaha FZ6R is the best entry-level sport bike. The newer Suzuki GS500F is a nice bike. I usually recommend this bike to the people who have been scared about getting a 600. It's got the power to scoot you around town and push you along the highway if you so choose. It doesn't look too bad either.People recommend smaller CC bikes for beginners because most newbies are into it for the speed and flashiness of it and often underestimate the seriousness of riding safe. The temptation to tap into that power is usually too great to overcome. If you know you can and will respect the bike and get at least a thousand miles of practice before hitting the highway, and before group rides, then maybe you can start on a 600cc bike. Otherwise, help yourself out and start small.It is also! wisely suggested that your first bike be a used one. You may not drop ! it but the clutch, brakes, and tires take a beating in the learning stages. You don’t want to go tearing up a new bike.Toned down sportbikes:1. YZF600R (not the R6)2. ZZR600 (not the ZX-6)3. FZ6R4. Suzuki GS500F / GSX6505. GSX600 Katana (laughing stock of sportbikes) A.K.A. Can-O-Tuna6. Daytona Triumph 600Regular sportbikes:1. GSX/R 6002. YZF R63. ZX-6R4. CBR 600RRSport Hybrids:SV650Ninja 650FZ600GSX650...Show more
Linwood Mccory: Before you select a type of bike, first you need to determine what kind of riding you want to do. If you have no interest in riding on public roads, if you just want a bike to ride through the swamps and forests, you should probably consider getting a strictly off-road dirtbike.Or maybe you don’t give a rip about riding off-road. You might have visions of riding through corners on a high-performance sportbike, leaned over so far your knees skim the surface of the asphalt. Or perhaps you envision yourself making epic road trips aboard the! biggest touring rig available. Maybe you dream of conquering the jungles on a dual-sport machine.On the other hand, you may not even know what you want out of a bike just yet. Whether you know exactly what you want out of the sport or you are still trying to figure that out, it’s best to keep your options open. Just because you want to see the world doesn’t mean you have to buy an ultimate-behemoth luxo-tourer. Keypoint is :- What Do You Want to Do?- Choosing a Versatile Motorcycle- Getting a Good Fit...Show more
Robbie Starchman: I got a new bike , same as you ride dirt bikes as a kid. And I haven't dropped it yet. But it all depends on the bike you buy. Like mine is 300 pounds. So all depends on the type of bike ad how tall etc. And remember that sport bike with the big tank feels light in the showroom but just wait till you get your gas in it. Its about 8 pounds per gallon. Now I should have got a used bigger bike but I got a new smaller bike. Remember you can! always sell it for something else if you don't like it....Show more
Rena Pepe: Follow the advice or don't
Fritz Sisomphou: If you want to buy a new bike then buy a new bike. You already know how to ride . . .
Valentine Michaud: I would have to recommend either a 250cc or a 600cc. check suzuki India website to know about some hi fi motorcycles.
Wilfredo Muldoon: its a 1978 gs550, and im not just trying to be cheap, i do plan to buy one as soon as i can find one
Jackson Esmiol: Kawasaki Ninja 300Yamaha YZF-R3
Raleigh Lufkin: Vroom
Manie Labat: The USED bike is to prevent falling over on new paint, But street bikes are 2x + heavier.Yoy've been WARNED but new is not prohibited.
Janita Tetlow: Basically, most people want to/should start on a 250 cc bike because they are light, extremely efficient, fast enough but not too fast. A new one costs $4000 whereas a used one that is almost the same condition as a new one costs $2200. It is fun for about a month, but then when the rider is comfortable with! riding, they are ready for something with a little more power and might move up to a 600 or 750 or even bigger. These bikes tend to be more fun but hard and dangerous for beginners. That is why you start with a cheap small bike until you are good, and then you can comfortably move up to a larger bike. If you are comfortable with shifting, countersteering, turning at slow speeds, stopping safely and quickly, safely downshifting and possibly engine breaking, then you are probably ready for a large bike.I would usually buy used though, because you can find just barely used 2 or 3 year old bikes and save yourself at least $1000 for a bike that is almost in new condition...Show more
Myriam Hetjonk: People are saying that you should learn to ride a motorcycle on a used bike then sell it and buy a new one. I've been riding dirtbikes my whole life and was wondering if I really need to learn how to ride a motorcycle on a used one or if I can buy a new one to start on.
Russel Gajate: Doodle BugBrittanie Zakutney: Sorry no freebiee! s out there but this may helpwww.ServiceManualz.com/SuzukiManual http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcy...
Rayford Latz: Depending on your previous experience and familiarity I would have to recommend either a 250cc or a 600cc. We have lots to choose from at my store www.Azmotomania.com
Buster Buchko: Several options available in the market like Yahama, Honda, Suzuki etc but i like Suzuki most because they have some great bikes like suzuki hayabusa 650 Cruiser Boulevard C50 (VL800 Volusia) 805 Cruiser Boulevard M50 805 Cruiser Boulevard S50 (Intruder) 805 Cruiser Boulevard S83 (Intruder VS1400) 1360 Cruiser VL 1500 Intruder LC / Boulevard C90 1460 Cruiser Boulevard M90R (Intruder M1500R) 1462 Cruiser Boulevard C109R (Intruder C1800R) 1800 Cruiser Boulevard M109R (Intruder M1800R) 1800 Cruiser Intruder (VS) series Cruiser Madura series (85,86 only) 700, 1200 Cruiser RV 50 VanVanand all so you cna choose your best, or check out https://www.face! book.com/Suzuki2Wheelers...Show more
Silvia Stclair: You tell me. You've been riding for a long time so surely you must have some experience of making mistakes? you must have dropped your bike at least once.
Daren Ventrice: I think the last year for the XR in America was 2004. I don't believe the xr250r ever had electric start. The on/off road version did(xr250L) but it is heavier and loses a little off road capability.I do know that the 2004 Suzuki DR-Z250 came equipped with electric start and kick start. Also, though it is a bit smaller, the 2004 Honda CRF 230F came equipped with electric/kick starting capabilities.Did a little research and found out that the CRF 250X and the TT-R 250 both have electric/kick starting too. So basically there are a lot of options out there. I hope this helps...Show more
Elsie Resner: Cbr 600 are good bikes
Gregory Dilg: You "can" do most anything you want, with sufficient access to resources. In America or most othe! r Western countries, that is to say.I've ridden dirtbikes, though the v! ast majority of my experience is street. Seems to me those who start in dirt, and move to street, have the upper hand because you're used to a bit of slip-n-slide. That which is downright disconcerting to street riders, i.e.I would "suggest" you buy a smaller, used street bike to start. Depending on luck, your skill, and other variables, you may crash said-smaller, used bike one or more times. While that will be a bad day, it will feel proportionally worse the newer/nicer the bike is....Show more
Rhett Kaines: Best beginner motorcycles1. Kawasaki Ninja 2502. Honda CBR250R3. Kawasaki Ninja 3004. Suzuki SV6505. Suzuki GS500...Show more
Marion Wieboldt: Can you get it with both kick and electr? I want to buy a used one a few years old. What year(s) do they have electric starts? {IF applicable}
Cierra Gadbaw: That depend what wold you do with that motorcycle and what roads
Otto Lingafelt: Well, individually, I feel a motorbike is a quality funding so! long as you are inclined to position the effort and time into the recreation. I'm best sixteen, however I've been driving them due to the fact I used to be four. And I nonetheless have a lot to study. I might endorse, if you are nonetheless worried, establishing off with an Enduro. Basically its a avenue-authorized dust-motorbike. Maybe a TS125? Then transfer your method as much as some thing like a Ducati or Kawasaki. Then if you are into extra long term journeys, a Harley Fatboy or Street Glide. But don't forget, if some thing have been to occur at the same time you are at the motorbike, the worst feasible factor you would do is be afraid to journey once more. Hope I helped! (:...Show more
Lahoma Beadell: The XR250 never had an electric start..
Gus Leiby: Don't get a crotch rocket-insurance is too high, and death rates are too high. The bike is too powerful for you as a beginner.Buy used-You WILL drop your bike. Better to drop a used bike than a new one.Buy! at least 500cc. The exceptions to this rule are the 250 and 400 Ninja! s.Don't buy over 1,000cc.Take the MSF course! It may very well save your life, plus, it's cheap and gets you a reduction on insurance.Get a helmet and leathers. Expect to pay $1000 for it all new, or $250ish of you shop wisely on ebay. (I got a $1,000 helmet, a $180 pair of chaps, and a $700 jacket all for $170. Everything is like new.)Check local sale ads for a used bike.Good luck, and safe riding!L.A.W....Show more
Michelle Sohre: they never made one w/ electric start that i know of, only kick starts. i have a XR200R and its a kick start
Julieta Suleiman: The '78 and '77 bikes were the same, here's a copy of the '77 manual which should do you just fine.
Manual Burtis: You can find many a brands in the market but i guess one that counts the most is none other than Suzuki etc but i like Suzuki the most because do have great variety to suit all your needs. My personal choice is hayabusa!
Basil Blasingame: kawasaki 440kz
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