Suggestions for a Good Beginner Street Bike?

Question

I am looking for a good beginner bike. I am 5'3 and 130lbs. I am willing to spend 3-4k. Thanks. =)

Answer 1

you have to sit on a bike to ensure you can touch the ground and reach controls, the bike size should be 500 to 650 so it can handle trafic and wont get blown around. Buy a good used bike, check with local dealers who can help you "Fit" your bike.

Answer 2

The Kawaski Ninja 250 is the standard answer these days. Also look at the Honda Rebel, which is less of a sport bike and a little easier to use day after day. Suzuki makes great bikes as well.  

Answer 3

Kawaski Ninja 250  

Answer 4

If you can afford to move up start with the Kawi Ninja 250. Then when you get bored and tired of the "small bike" move up to a 650 (Ninja, Katana, GSXR, Y6)

If you want to make only one purchase I would say a Suzuki Katana 650. It is a sport-touring bike so it is comfortable to ride, has enough power to keep you excited for a while, and is easier to ride (not as twitchy) as a sport bike.

Most of all find yourself a motorcycle safety school.

Learn to ride safely (there is more to it than most people think).

Answer 5

start on a small bike like a 200cc and find a motorcycle safety school   try at your tech colllage

Answer 6

The Ninja 250 or Honda Rebel immediately come to mind.  Something to consider, though- will you be happy with a 250?  Alot of people I know bought a 250 and were ready for a different bike within a week.