New Motorcycle

[funboy6942]

Spend $500 on a junker and learn how to ride plus take a class.

 

[TBone48]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: notfred
You can get run over by a truck just as easily on a 250 as on a 600.

Fine, OP should just get a Vespa w/ Hello Kitty helmet.

Based on the "smaller is better" philosophy that people are pushing, he'd be nearly invincible on it.

It's not that smaller = safer. A smaller displacement bike won't have the kind of power that the Ninja 650R has. It's too easy to get in over your head with a bike that quick. You really need to learn how to ride on a more forgiving machine. A sportbikes responses to throttle and brake input is almost unimaginable to someone who has never ridden before. Noob rider + sportbike is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Kalvin00]

Go to www.sportbikes.net, read the forums for a while. Read some more. Soak up knowledge before you do anything.

Then make a decision. Remember to factor in costs of gear, maintenance, insurance, etc. first. Get insurance quotes before you buy.

I am 17, picking up a 2005 Ninja 250 on Sunday, and I cannot wait! 🙂

 

[RCN]

The Ninja 650R is fine for a first bike. I do suggest taking the safety classes......

Personally I'd go with a CBR600F4i.

 

[TBone48]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Go to www.sportbikes.net, read the forums for a while. Read some more. Soak up knowledge before you do anything.

Then make a decision. Remember to factor in costs of gear, maintenance, insurance, etc. first. Get insurance quotes before you buy.

I am 17, picking up a 2005 Ninja 250 on Sunday, and I cannot wait! 🙂

Ride safe:thumbsup:

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: TBone48

Ride safe:thumbsup:

Thanks! I will try 🙂 Got a leather jacket and helmet on the way. Need to get a pair of gloves too..