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How much is a decent intro motorcycle?

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Syringer

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I'm looking to save up a bit for a usable motorcycle, what kinds should I look into?

And how much will insurance run for a 19-year-old?
 
I was talking to a girl who rides a 2001 Ninja 250..she said you can find them for about $2200. She doesn't have insurance on the bike, but she has really good health insurance..that's about the limit of my knowledge.
 
Originally posted by: Syringer
I'm looking to save up a bit for a usable motorcycle, what kinds should I look into?

And how much will insurance run for a 19-year-old?
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What type of use? On-road, off-road, etc?

You can probably get something under 2.5k for starters until you feel comfortable enough to move up to a bigger bike (if this is going to be a sport-bike that is). Also, i just completed my motorcycle safety classes today and i'd highly encourage new riders to take the class.

MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation
 
Lots of riders in the motorcycle forums suggest the Suzuki GS500.
You can get a used one for cheap, they're reliable, easy to maintain, not too powerful for new riders, but still have enough oomph to keep up on the highway.

 
w00t w00t for you being intelligent. You're looking for an intro bike, which means you're going to keep your skull in one piece simply because you're not trying to hop on some liter monster just for what you think is cool. Good luck with your riding, and get some good gear. I want to start riding at some point but it will be at least 2 years till I'll be in a position to drop cash on a bike. Oh well...
 
Wow those old bikes are really cheap. I need to get a job 🙂.
What I want to know is, if you get a bike from the early 90s or the 80s, with 20,000 miles, will it be reliable?
 
Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Wow those old bikes are really cheap. I need to get a job 🙂.
What I want to know is, if you get a bike from the early 90s or the 80s, with 20,000 miles, will it be reliable?
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Yes! If I were buying an intro bike, this is the route I would go. Look for a mid, or early 80s road bike with around 25k miles and you're set. Parts for them are cheap as heck. If you get a bike like that, don't even bother with compreshensive insurance. With only liability insurance on a bike like that, you could be talking around $150/year or less! Bikes like this are really easy to work on yourself. If you don't know anything about mechanics, now is your chance to learn. WHEN you lay the bike down, you won't feel too bad because it's not expensive. Trust me, you're gonna lay it down at some point. Better to do it on a bike like this, than some expensive getup. I'd shoot for 650cc to start. Anything more and you're probably asking for trouble as a new rider (unless you weigh a lot).

If you were to buy a brand new, average 650 cc sport bike (not crotchrocket but not road bike) your insurance would be a ton. You'd have to have comprehensive + liability. My roomate just did this and his insurance is costing him $900/6 months?!?! MN has high insurance though.
 
Do they sell 100cc-250cc commuter bikes in North America? Not sport bikes or bikes like Harleys, but simple motorbikes designed for simple transportation, like the ones found in Asia.

Also does anyone from Ontario, Canada know the steps required to get a motorcycle license?
 
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Do they sell 100cc-250cc commuter bikes in North America? Not sport bikes or bikes like Harleys, but simple motorbikes designed for simple transportation, like the ones found in Asia.

Also does anyone from Ontario, Canada know the steps required to get a motorcycle license?
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Yeah, they definitely sell commuter bikes here. Most are just oversized mopeds and are not allowed on interstates.
 
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