I want to learn to ride sport bikes. I am 17 140 lb.s 5.10 any suggestions ?

Question

I learned to drive a 5 speed car so i know how to opperate a clutch too.

Answer 1

Go to your local riding school.

Also mate, this is the RACING section, not road based stuff.

Try asking these questions under the Transport > Motorcycling. section.

Answer 2

Your best bet is to enroll in an MSF course at your local community college. It costs like $300 but it's fun and worth it. Not a must do but definitely helpful.

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 definitely recommend the 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.

The first time I ever touched a motorcycle, it was a 1997 ZX6. 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 riding ever since with a clean riding history. (Thanks to God) So it is possible to start on something other than a 250. Generally speaking, a 600 is a beginner’s sport bike. The internet is the only place I’ve heard of anybody starting on anything other beside people who grew up riding dirt bikes.

When I ride 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.

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.

Answer 3

well

im 14 and i ride my uncles 1300cc busa around the track

i started riding motorcycles around age 10

i race dirt bikess

so i learned there

i would say start on something small like a kawasaki ninja 250

GREAT begginer bike

that would be perfect for you

you weigh ten more pounds then me and i can ride it fine

there fun too

i would deffinitaly get a ninja 250 if youve never ridden sport bikes before

its very affordable

only 3500 for a new one

heres the website if you wanna check it out http://www.kawasaki.com/PRODUCTS/detail....

Answer 4

yes i really do!!!!!

Answer 5

i would get a kind of small bike for your weight, your handling will be amazing because your so light but it may swerve and jump a little, so its a blessing and a burden.

Answer 6

start with the 150 cc and work your way up

Answer 7

ur really skinny get a teacher

Answer 8

just get somebody that knows how to ride to teach you.

i learned on an 800 cc cruiser at the age of 14.

just start of slow, get the hang of letting go of the clutch. once you know how to take off the rest is easy.

just don't get too excited cuz sport bikes take off quick, and it is easy to loose control.

  

Answer 9

you can get your license by taking MSF classes. they cause about $200 and they provide motorcycles for you. they also have helmet and gloves but they ask you to bring your own. you will learn in a 250 CC bike. that how I got my license and learn how to ride.