Which motorcycle is best for a beginner?

Question

I AM LOOKIN TO BUY A MOTORCYCLE

Answer 1

hey i just started riding last week.  i asked this same question and most of the people will tell you to get a ninja 250 or some small cruiser.  alot depends on what kind of bike you want and i guess your size.  i'm only 5'3''  110lbs so they told me to go for a very smallish bike.  

although when i did start riding, i started on a yamaha R6s and it wasnt too much for me.  i laid it down once but its got frame sliders(highly recommended for a beginner with a nice bike!!!) so nothing was hurt.  alot of people told me it would be to big or too powerful but i think as long as you have someone experienced teaching you and you have a healthy respect for the awesomeness of a bike you can learn on something bigger than a 250.

remember to wear protective gear and have fun!!!  it is the awesomest feeling in the world the first time you really drive the motorcycle down the street!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Practice on a bicycle, learn a manual transmission, practice on a dirtbike.

A heavier, faster, more expensive version of a dirtbike isn't the best thing to learn on if you have ZERO experience.

http://www.msf-usa.org

Take the MSF class and realize what style of bike you want. Crusier, standard, or sportbike. There are few styles in between all of these kinds. It depends on how you want to be sitting on the bike, what feels comfortable, the bike's weight, cost, power, etc.

Sportbikes are for exactly that- sport. You like carving up corners and going fast. Not the best ergos for a cross country trip though since you're sitting forward with your feet almost behind you.

Crusiers are laid back and slower. More comfortable for extended periods of time arguably.

Standards/Naked bikes are in between both sportbikes and crusiers- you sit straight up.

Answer 3

Best bike for a beginner is one they feel comfortable on.  Go take the MSF course and you will get a feel for what you will feel comfortable on.  You will probably be learning on bikes ranging from 250cc to 400cc (probably closer to 250).  

I can only speak to cruisers, cause I'm not into sport bikes, but don't get caught up in the size.....meaning don't think you can't ride a (for example) a 1100cc bike because you are a beginner.  If you feel confident after the course, and you feel comfortable on a bigger bike....then get one.  My first was a 1300cc bike and I wanted bigger after a few days.....three months later I got a HD Road King.

Take the course, then get out there shopping and sit on the bikes.....feel the weight....check your body position, and make sure you feel comfortable with where your feet  and hands are in the riding position.

All this depends on how big you are.  I'm 6'4" / 220lbs. so I actually felt the 1300 was a bit small for me.....I have actually made some changes to my Road King to make it more comfortable for me.   Good luck.

Answer 4

It really depends on your size

How tall are you?

How much do you weigh?

where do you plan on driving? Freeway? City?Both?

I suggest you go to a dealer and sit in them and ask a sales rep

Answer 5

1) take the MSF safety class.  2) Get some miles on a small (250 cc ) bike before moving up in power.  If you want a cruiser style, the Honda Rebel, if you want the sport bike style, look at the little Ninja.

Answer 6

mini bike