Sport Bike questions for a first time rider.?

Question

I have been researching for a while now on sport bikes, and i have to say i love the new bikes designs. but i do not know which maker makes the best bikes for beginners. such as suzuki, yamaha, kawasaki, hona, aprilla....and i also have been told to get a 250 by some people but then again i have been told to get a 600 by others

Answer 1

I've start on a R1 my self, but would never recommend any1 2 do so cuz i've never learned my limits because of my fear of dropping it. I did manage to drop it going 1 mph (i was trying 2 turn around on a steep street) it cost me $900 to replace the scratched plastics. My friend owned a brand new cbr600 dropped it going 40 mph. Paid $500 for the bike repairs. That alone should tell you a story. A 250 is nothing short of a scooter. My other friend has 1, this bike will get you confident of yourself going into turns and leaning, but you will never learn moderation. This is 1 thing i learned on the r1. Never got a speeding ticket, and even though i was in some dangerous traffic situations was never in an accident. I prolly would have been balls-out crazy on a 600. u can get a hayabusa if you learn to discipline yourself.

Answer 2

i think you should go for the 600. after a month or two you will start getting bored or the 250

Answer 3

I have had 250 as well a 650 and more. I started with a 250 and that is absolutely the best thing I have done for many reasons. Mainly because it is very forgiving, you can make all kinds of mistakes but you won't end up in a ditch like in the 600s. Go with a 250, then upgrade slowly to a 600 after a year. It is your first time so be sensible and get a bike that you won't worry much about even if you drop it. Ninja 250/500 is a great starter bike

Answer 4

To tell u the truth it really doesnt matter but me personally i'd prefer honda

Answer 5

Sorry, but you must have clicked the wrong section, as this is the motorcycle RACING questions.

Your question does not involve Racing so .....

The best advice I can give you is you to post this question again.

You would get a better response in....

"Cars & Transportation"> "Motorcycles"

Answer 6

In my humble opinion, it doesn't matter what you get, chances are and I don't want to put you off getting a bike but you will fall off it at some time, you don't say what appeals to you whether it be a sports bike or a naked, a sports bike will cost more to more to repair if the worst comes to happen.

I guess what I'm trying to say having seen people in the UK doing direct access spending a fortune on the latest hot bike only to write it off, is get whatever you feel comfortable on but don't spend a lot of money on it, ride it for year get your confidence then get something better, the difference between a 10 year old CBR600 and a modern one is immense the old CBR performance wise is possibly less than a modern naked 600. just buy what you like the look of and checks out ok, none of the manufacturers build a bad bike these days it's down to personal preference.