Beginner Motorcycle
Tips To Help You Get The Right Beginner Motorcycle For You
So you've decided to take up the art of motorcycle riding. I just started motorcycle riding about a year ago. It was scary to learn the art of motorcycle riding at first, and I still think I am learning more about motorcycle riding every time I go out on the road. There are many techniques to get used to, and improve on in motorcycle riding. If you're going to start motorcycle riding, you need to find a good Beginner Motorcycle. My first bike was (and still is) the Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500A. I felt, and still feel that the Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500A is a very good Beginner Motorcycle.
GOOD FIRST MOTORCYCLES says "I assure you that an inexperienced rider can get into big trouble very quickly on an 883 Sportster. Recommending 600cc and larger bikes to beginners is like sending children out to play on the freeway, and the results are both predictable and (often) tragic."
GOOD FIRST MOTORCYCLES also says that "My opinion is that small to medium displacement (125-250cc) motorcycles are most appropriate for new riders. They are generally lighter and easier to maneuver, easier to balance, cheaper to repair if damaged in a spill, and less likely to get the beginning rider into trouble. It might be worthwhile to pay attention to the seat height figures given for the motorcycles below, as it is reassuring for most inexperienced (and also experienced!) riders to be able to put both feet on the ground when stopped. Light weight is an advantage, as is a low center of gravity, particularly for low speed maneuvering."
From my experience with motorcycles, I think a good Beginner Motorcycle is anything with a displacement of 500cc or lower. My Kawasaki Vulcan EN 500A has a 498cc displacement, and I think that it was the perfect beginner motorcycle for me.
I purchased my beginner motorcycle used though a private party. New beginner motorcycles can be costly to beginning motorcyclists. I knew this when I purchase my beginner motorcycle, and that's why I purchase my beginner motorcycle used. Also, I wouldn't have wanted to purchase a brand new beginner motorcycle and drop it to the ground. I would have been disappointed to see my new beginner motorcycle laying on the ground. I did see my used beginner motorcycle laying on the ground twice, because I dropped it twice. At least it wasn't a new beginner motorcycle - I would have cried over that.
Look around, choose the beginner motorcycle that's right for you, and get a good deal on it. It can be fun to shop around for a beginner motorcycle, as well. Before you know it, you'll have your own beginner motorcycle and you'll be riding that beginner motorcycle down the road.
Source: Chuck Hawks, "GOOD FIRST MOTORCYCLES." chuck hawks.com.
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what would be a good beginner motercycle?
iv talked my dad into letting me get a motorcycle but i need a good beginner motorcycle. my mom wont help me pay for it because she doesn't think girls should ride motorcycles so it cant be to pricey and it needs to be relatively easy to control. i was looking into a suzuki 1977 gs 400 that my friend was selling but he ended up selling it to his uncle to fix up. soo if anyone has a good idea id really appreciate it...
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What's a good beginner motorcycle to race with?
Hi, I'm looking to get into racing and karts are fun and all but they don't exactly do it for me, I've never rode a bike before and don't plan on riding one on the street here as I've been hit enough times by distracted drivers already(while driving a car). What bike would work to learn the mechanics of riding on but is also fast enough to have fun on the track with and not be in everyone's way? I'm also 5'11" so I need a bike for short people.
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Sport Motorcycles for under $2000?
What are some sport motorcycles that I can find for under $2000 in Toronto. I found a couple Honda CBR 125's. Is that a good motorbike? What else do you recommend.
I'm looking a beginner motorcycle for a 16 year old.
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How do I get a motorcycle license?
I live in Illinois.
I'm 17 but will be 18 in October.
Where can I buy a beginners motorcycle/dirtbike? Just a 150cc or something cheap.
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great beginner motorcycle?
My car is going away because its to much of a gas guzzler and to expensive. And I'm thinking of buying a motorcycle. I do not know much about bikes, but do know something about cars, engines and standard transmissions. So I know id quickly become accustomed to it.
My parents aren't fond of a Hyabusa type bike. But want me to get a scotter.... and lord no I wouldn't ride that.
So what is a not super fast, yet not dirt bike looking motorcycle? I do not like Choppers, but do enjoy the Indian 101 style of bike. As well as ninjas. And r1's. What would you guys/ gals suggest would be good? Id buy one hopefully under 5k. And it would be used. I like ducatis, hondas, suzuki from the ones I've seen around town.
Thanks!!!
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