Do you own a motorcycle? could you help me decide?

what kind do you have and how much do you pay each month (including insurance).





one or two more questions-


Is the '08 ninja 250R a good choice for beginners? i kinda wanted something a little faster like the ninjaZX6r or the GSX-r600, is that possible too? i'm 5'4"/120lbs.. and of course i'm gonna take lessons first, but i'm afraid i might be too underweight and short...am i? i could gain 10 pounds and wear boots if i need to. i'd rather die on a sportbike than die without ever riding! please help me!





ninja 250r


http://www4.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail...





ninja zx6r


http://www4.kawasaki.com/Products/detail...





gsx-r600


http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GSX...

Do you own a motorcycle? could you help me decide?
I started out on a 1985 Honda 450 lb VF500 after taking the MSF class and riding Honda 250s. A 250 is slightly underpowered imo, that if you get into riding you will be ready to trade it up in no time, so I'd look at used 250s or 500-600cc to start - they all weigh about the same.





I'd go to a dealership and do all the things they teach you first day at MSF - sit on the bike, see if it fits. Lean the bike over and get a sense of its weight and if you can handle it. More than power, you need to be able to handle the bike - so weight will be an issue for you too. It may be time to build some arm strength!





For a first bike, I wouldn't look at anything brand new - look for a slightly used bike that you can learn on, it will save you money for a better bike after you've been riding for six month or so and finally have a good idea of what riding entails. Remember, you have to buy riding gear too - at least $200 for a helmet, $150 for boots, $150 for a jacket (winter, plus summer protection - minimum - you can buy more gear and spend more on it - its not cheap.





My insurance on my first Honda was about $50 a year and was comprehensive only - my insurance company wouldn't give me full coverage on the bike as a new rider, so you want to call and see what coverage you can even get. Now I'm on a newer ($9,000) bike and I pay closer to $500/yr for full coverage - comprehensive, collision, etc. Plus yearly tax, registration, plates equals almost $150/yr.





I like naked bikes better than sport bikes - especially for new riders, they are easier to ride and control, and don't have expensive fairing that can easily get damaged with a drop. Something like the Honda 599, Yamaha FZ6, etc, might be good bikes tolook at as well.
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Reply:You have received some good answers regarding the various attributes of the bikes in question, but none responded to your first question.





There are various financing plans for motorcycles. Personally, I have never financed a motorcycle. There are reasons for this, two main ones are: It's cheaper in the long run to buy the bike outright, and if you finance you are required to carry full-coverage insurance which is sometimes 10 times as much as liability.





Insurance costs will vary depending on a number of factors. You might want to visit this site for an online quote: http://www.progressive.com
Reply:your weight is irrelevant- but you should be able to stand flat footed while sitting on the bike- a sport bike is the worst choice for a beginner
Reply:I think you would be better off with one of the 600's. The N-250 is a great starter bike, because it is so underpowered. But that is why I say don't get it, because it is so underpowered. A few months of riding and you will be working that bike. I would try to find a used one, or something like a Honda Rebel or similar cheap small displacement that can be had for a little more than pennies as a learner...





The 250 is a good town bike, no long distance, not much freeway. It just doesn't have the power. Either 600 has a whole bunch more horsepower than the 250, and will be more of a joy to ride. But it does make enough to get a newbie in trouble...





Go sit on the bikes and see which feels more comfortable to you... Read some online reviews about the GSXR and ZX6R and for what the experienced rate as good and bad on the bikes.





GOod luck, have fun, wear proper protection
Reply:The Ninja 250 is probably the best sport bike for a beginner. I know that 600cc doesn't seem big when we have 1800cc bikes out there, but the 600 sportbikes are extremely fast and many of them are hard edged, meaning not for new riders.


I would recommend starting with a cruiser type bike but if you must start with a sport bike the 250 would be great.


Have fun and ride safely.
Reply:the type of bike you get is a personal choice{cruiser, crotch rocket, touring, etc...} I would wait and take a course, try different rides then make a choice. DON'T get a bike because it is the in thing in your corner of the world. Get a bike because it is what your comfortable with and can handle.



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