[TakeOnlyTheGoodMemories]

So, I have recently decided that i want one, but i know absolutely nothing about them. anyone have and information they'd like to share like what brands or models or whatever are good? or their price ranges or any tips on buying a good one? i really know nothing so any information will be new to me. and i don't want like a big harley.

ps. i'm a girl

[Tuxedomask]

I'm at work right now but I would gladly answer any questions you have on how to properly operate a bike and the safety issues and concerns you may have. Riding a bike is not as dangerous as everyone makes it look. As long as you have some confidence in your skill and are aware of your surroundings at all times you should be okay. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS wear a helmet and riding gear. Flip flops and short shorts won't cut it.

If you're interested in sport bikes I would recommend you take a look at the CBR 125R. This is what my girlfriend is looking at getting.
This is just an idea of what type of gear you may need. It all depends on you.

[OMGHIyori2U]

For a beginner sports bike: Kawasaki Ninja 250R





Or if u want a regular beginner's motorcycle: try a Kawasaki Eliminator 150 (it's really slow, but easy to learn on, and it's low for short riders)

[SOCKBUNNY]

I'm interested in sport bikes
I'm a girl who wants to learn how to ride a motorcycle too. I really want to ride sport bikes (not too fond of cruisers) but I'm afraid that they might be too big for me to handle. I'm barely 5'4" so I want a bike with a size I'd be comfortable with. (Yes I know mopeds/scooters would fit my size but I'm not interested in those.) I'm thinking about enrolling in a class in the summer and if I really like it then maybe getting a used bike so I'm not blowing money away all at once. So I'd love to see some suggestions/advice too.

[Tuxedomask]

^ Awesome. Enroll in that course it will help you tons. A lot of people don't know this but low speed maneuvering is the best skill to have. You could always lower your bike and make sure to not just choose a bike for looks. Go shopping and sit on different bikes. There's lots I could help you girls out with but I'd need specific questions or I'd just be rambling on and on.

Great suggestions BTW OMGHiyori

[Ninja650]

Like everyone said start with something like a ninja 250r ($4k brand new, you can get a nice used one for 2-3k), when your more comfortable upgrade to a 600cc. I've seen a 5'5 girl on a gsxr 600. If you live in California take the CHP motorcycle class and the MSF class so you can get cheaper insurance. You should buy all your gears first before you take the course or buy the bike. I wouldn't want to wear the helmets the they hand out in the class.

Riding a motorcycle is easier than you think. 1st gear can be a challenge if you never driven a stick shift before, but once you get that down it's really easy. After you get the gears down just keep on practicing leaning into the turn. Don't trust cars to take notice of you, when I'm out there I pretend I'm invisible and everyone is out to get me. That mindset will keep you alive on the road.

Once you ride you will love it =). Just remember to focus on the road/surrounding and be relax don't put all your weight on the handlebar. Don't chicken out if you crash, every rider will crash sooner or later. I've crashed or take a spill 6 times already and I get right back on the bike.

[tbkonwso]

i just posted one of my bike up for sale! its a great beginer learner bike! send me a pm if your intrested..

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/1113959165.html

[notlove]

CBR 125R is very good...

[systemid]

where are you from and how tall are you? lol

they sell ninja 250's pretty much everywhere so that's a safe bet. overall, they're great starter bikes. if your area offers an MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) course, take that and get ur M1. u'll get to learn on their bikes so u dun have to risk ur own. and get GEAR! an entry level helmet ($100-200), pair of gloves ($30-40ish), and a nice jacket ($200+). Those are just the basics. Boots and riding pants are a lil extreme imo.

personally started on a ninja 250 and loved that experience. then i got my M1 and moved up to a CBR.. lol gl HAVE FUN!

[YellowBun]

what kind of motorcycle if you are a 6'4 guy that is pretty fit (190lbs, workout)

sry about hijacking this thread xD

[wolfwolf]

i've been planning on getting my license for motorcylcle sometime this summer so i can go out and buy one to take my girl out for sight seeing.

[OMGHIyori2U]

what kind of motorcycle if you are a 6'4 guy that is pretty fit (190lbs, workout)

sry about hijacking this thread xD

Dirt bike, they sit very high lol

[Tuxedomask]

Wow what a piss off. I've had my car for less than 2 years and I bought it brand new and it's been backed into 5 times already...WTF...

It's like I'm not meant to own a car lol. It's like someones telling me to sell my car and buy a bike again

i've been planning on getting my license for motorcylcle sometime this summer so i can go out and buy one to take my girl out for sight seeing.

Make sure you both wear gear and that you're comfortable maneuvering your bike before you have a passenger.

[Ninja650]

what kind of motorcycle if you are a 6'4 guy that is pretty fit (190lbs, workout)

sry about hijacking this thread xD

Yamaha R6 is pretty tall, it's a 600cc bike so it's alright for a beginner bike.

[Tuxedomask]

Yamaha R6 is pretty tall, it's a 600cc bike so it's alright for a beginner bike.

What? Did you just recommend an r6 for a beginner with no motorcycle experience?

[Ninja650]

What? Did you just recommend an r6 for a beginner with no motorcycle experience?

Yep, I started on a Ninja 650 myself. For some people a 600cc bike is better for a beginning bike. Why? If I had get a ninja 250 I would've rode it for about a month to learn how to ride. Then I would have sell it/trade it for a bigger faster bike. So why not safe myself the trouble and time and just buy the 600cc bike and go easy on the throttle until I'm more comfortable? Almost every beginner rider I've met bought the 250r as a first bike, sell it 1-3 months later and buy a 600cc or 1000cc bike.

Plus he is tall and heavy, a 6'4 190lb guy on a ninja 250 might not be so comfortable. I've rode the ninja 250r before, and it's really fun and quick around the corners, but the acceleration is not there. A 250r is the best beginner bike for the smaller people.

[Tuxedomask]

Yep, I started on a Ninja 650 myself. For some people a 600cc bike is better for a beginning bike. Why? If I had get a ninja 250 I would've rode it for about a month to learn how to ride. Then I would have sell it/trade it for a bigger faster bike. So why not safe myself the trouble and time and just buy the 600cc bike and go easy on the throttle until I'm more comfortable? Almost every beginner rider I've met bought the 250r as a first bike, sell it 1-3 months later and buy a 600cc or 1000cc bike.

Plus he is tall and heavy, a 6'4 190lb guy on a ninja 250 might not be so comfortable. I've rode the ninja 250r before, and it's really fun and quick around the corners, but the acceleration is not there. A 250r is the best beginner bike for the smaller people.

Ah whoops sorry bro. You quoted the wrong guy before and it got me messed up. You're right a 250cc for him is a little small. I started on a GSXR1000cc and downgraded to a GSXR600 for the track.

[wolfwolf]

Make sure you both wear gear and that you're comfortable maneuvering your bike before you have a passenger.

for sure. my friend drove his girlfriend and he somehow hit something that they both went flying and the girl died man.

i dont plan on driving my girl everywhere, but just places closeby and during the day. i'll ride it alone when im going somewhere far n such.

[OMGHIyori2U]

Yep, I started on a Ninja 650 myself.

A Ninja 650R was designed for the beginner in mind actually. An R6 would be much harder to ride for a beginner.

http://www.kawasaki.com/products/GetAwardPdf.aspx?id=15

[Tuxedomask]

for sure. my friend drove his girlfriend and he somehow hit something that they both went flying and the girl died man.

i dont plan on driving my girl everywhere, but just places closeby and during the day. i'll ride it alone when im going somewhere far n such.

Sad to know that mini cooper like this happens almost daily. Sorry to hear that man.
Riding a bike isn't all that dangerous if you know what you're doing and you're aware of your surroundings at all times. You'll have fun