Well I would like to learn how to ride motorcycles. I have been reading and it seems that a Ninji 250r is the best "starter" bike you can get. And at $3500 it that expencive. For thos with bike what did you start out on. And do you have any tips for a new rider? And yes I will be take rider safety cources.

 

i would recommend not buying a 250. i personally would go with a 600, at least. driving a motorcycle is pretty easy.

 

Are you drunk? I'd recommend not riding drunk.

Anyways if you've never ridden a motorcycle before starting out with a 250 is an excellent idea. Buy a used one though. You should be able to get a used 250 for less than 2000. Actually today my little brother is going to pickup a 600 shadow for 1000.

edit: yes, I think riding a motorcycle is easy as well. But it's not easy for everyone. Especially if you didn't ride bikes much when you were little. Plus riding a motorcycle well isn't easy and takes experience.

 

tiburon 354 - I definitely have to disagree with that statement. You need to start off with a smaller bike Peter. It'd be like driving a geo metro your whole life and then givin' a Mustang GT 500 in the dead of winter. You need to get comfortable with not only the feel of the bike, but also comfortable with driving the thing in traffic. Upgrade later. i have known WAY too many friends who bought a large bike right off the bat and ended up wrecking the bike and themselves from inexperience. You are doing the right thing. Stick to your guns man.

now, as far as the cost of the bike, definitely ask around and do some research. I Personally do not ride, but all of my buddies who do who have encouraged me to start riding have ALL agreed on one thing: Start off with a smaller bike, especially if you have never riden before.

 

Lol, I have years of experience riding dirt bikes and I still plan on getting a 250 after I get a job. Why? Because a 250 will get me anywhere I'm going just as fast, with most of the fun, and at 60 miles a gallon.

 

im still on the fence about getting a bike. but i have ridin before and still get a 250.. no point in getting anything bigger imo except for the getting chicks factor and being able to go 180mph..

 

Are you taking the MSF course? I know the Air Force pays for it, at least at my last three bases. I learned alot when I went through it, too bad I still don't have a bike.

 

The new 08 250s look badass compared to the older ones.

 

Yes Java I will be taking the MSF on my base. I will be going out to look at the 250r when my cars gets here. I realy need to take the course first since I dont know how to shift a bike lol. Thanks for all the comments they are helpfull.