What kinda of motorcycle would work for me?

Question

Hey, im looking to get my first motorcycle. I want a cruiser style. Something cheaper and smaller. I'm only 5'4 so I cant take somethign huge and tall. I weigh about 115 too, would this be a problem? I've been looking at a honda rebel but i might want something with a little more power since some of my female friends have already said they want to ride on the back. plus, i like to go fast.

any ideas would be great. also, if you can tell me about how tall it is to the seat and if weight would be problematic.

thanks!

-Mike

Answer 1

New or Used?

And to Kyle's list, the "standard" which IMHO offer the best of both worlds - they can be pretty quick - but also fairly comfortable.

I'd recommend going with the 250 cc bike until you really get some miles under your belt - then you can consider getting a bigger bike to take people for rides. An inexperienced rider giving someone else a ride isn't a great idea. You are at fault if anything happens to them. Also - don't forget a helmet an leathers - and then a second set for any guest you want to take for a ride - presumably you care about their welfare, too.

Answer 2

Yamaha vstar 650. go to the manufacturers website they have the seat heights for which ever bike you want.  go to a dealer and sit on one that would be the best way to know if you are tall enough.

Answer 3

Try an M50 Suzuki, they are plenty enough power and will go fast enough. If you want a Honda you could get a Shadow. The Yamaha Vstar 650 or a Kawasaki Vulcan 800. Lots of options, all around the same price range, just depends on which one you like.

Answer 4

Well, you're confusing yourself. You want to go fast, but want a cruiser. Cruisers are for cruising. Sportbikes are for going fast and scaring yourself. Think of it as the amusement park. A crusier is the tour bus that takes you to see the sights. A sportbike is the Superman 88mph rollercoaster that does a 80 degree drop. Sportbikes are arguably less comfortable. I prefer the sportbike feel, the wind takes pressure off your wrists, and I hate being laid back on the bike, epsecially forward controls.

Answer 5

I am about your height.  Any average size bike will be a problem.  Most street / racer will start at 30 inches (seat height).

I used to own Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (cruiser).  It is just 25 inches at seat height.  It is easy to ride, and yet enough power for 2 riders and hwy riding.

Good Luck...

Answer 6

you could get any bike! you get lowering kits or most bikes and also get low seats for them.

Answer 7

You should definitely check out the Honda Shadow VLX.  I've owned one for three years, and it's easy to handle (for a cruiser) and reliable.  It'll do highway speeds and has a seat height of 25.6 inches.  They're a pretty popular bike (out where I live at least), so finding a used one won't be too difficult.  It comes in the standard and deluxe version, the latter having extra chrome.

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles...

Ride safe!

Answer 8

Go to some shops and sit on the bikes to see what fits.

When you find a bike suitable to your liking, look for a used model.

Answer 9

Kawasaki Vulcan 500.

You might also check out a used Yamaha Virago 535 or 750.

Answer 10

I suggest you look at the Kymco Venox and Hyosung GV250 these are two really nice cruisers, they will out run a rebel  any day of the week. They are both very comfortable motorcycles and a small person can ride them. They are not imported junk and have a two year warranty. I own a Venox and can peg the speedo at over as 100. they take two up real good and are priced right.