QuestionHey there, i need your advice for something.. I want to get a bike but i really don't know what to get. I don't know where to post this question exactly so i decided to take a shot here since safety and driveability is also of concern to me.. lol.. I'm thinking to get a sports bike but because of my height and size (i'm short and small..)i think i wanna get something small.. and nothing too exepnsive to keep please, because i don't have alot of money. lol.. I'm also at a lost at insurance, parts, manageability and all that... would you please help me out? thanks!!
AnswerBefore you do anything, sign up for the MSF basic rider course. Call 800-407-6677 to find a course near you.
Even before you do that, buy and read the book "How to Ride a Motorcycle; A Rider's Guide to Strategy, Safety, and Skill Development." Everything you'll need to know in your first couple years of riding is there.
Still before you buy a bike, go out and get the best protective gear you can afford: full faced helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, and riding pants. You're bound to make a few mistakes while learning, and you want to make sure you have every opportunity to "get back up on that horse."
Now, once you've done all that, if you're looking for an inexpensive sport bike, consider these: Honda Interceptor 250 or 500, Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 500 or EX 500, Yamaha FZR 400, or Suzuki GS 500.
Note: sport bikes are not necessarily good for shorter people (less than 5'4"). If you have trouble finding a bike to fit you properly, you might need to check into a Buell Blast or possibly a cruiser (the 250 or 535 Viragos are very nice bikes.)
I hope that helps. Good luck!
Pat
