I am sure that you all, or at least the majority of you, have been asked this question, but it would be nice to here your opinions. I have read what seems like thousands (but really is more like hundreds) of posts on the topic. It appears that a ninja 250r is the best choice.
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+1 on the Ninja 250.
Oh thank you! I had never thought of that. Ha but really I have searched quite a bit. I have found everything from the lost arc to Jimmy Hoffa's remains, but I cant seem to make a decision.Originally Posted by Matty
As many people that say a 250 is the best, there will be at least that many that say it isn't.
Me, I love my 250 and I think it is a very capable bike, but most peoples ego will out grow the mighty baby ninja way before there skill level will, and they will hurriedly move up to a 600 or even a liter bike.
I have had a bunch of bikes including 5 1000+cc Twins SV1000, RC51, TLS1000, Buell 984cc and 1204cc plus a few 600cc I4's but I now ride a 250 and love it.
The Ninja will not disappoint... until you're ready for a bigger bike.
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Depending on your height and weight, perhaps a 250 or a 500. If you are 6'4 and weigh over 200 lbs, a 250 may not be the best choice for you. Help us out here, how tall are you? Have you taken the MSF course? Have you ridden a motorcycle before?
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Oh and we take'em to the track and although they are not the fastest they can get around nicely, and they are cheap as hell to maintain.
BTW I am 6-0" and 210 lbs. and I can ride my wife 2 up on it. How fast do you need to go?
This is the smoothest way I've ever seen anybody get EDIT: somebody's internet vitals, in a long time. Assuming it works of course.Depending on your height and weight, perhaps a 250 or a 500. If you are 6'4 and weigh over 200 lbs, a 250 may not be the best choice for you. Help us out here, how tall are you? Have you taken the MSF course? Have you ridden a motorcycle before?
Oh... and buy something used, that doesn't have fairings, if possible. The bigger they are, the heavier they are, generally. This actually comes into play often, just rolling it around, parking, etc...
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And Bueller... I have seen a 6'4 guy on my bike and it was like seeing a bear on a circus bike.. .
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Anything by Schwinn would be a good choice, and faster too......
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A Ninja would be a great bike to start off with, but if you look at most MSF classes, they are using smaller dual sports. These bikes are light and agile. They are inexpensive to repair and maintain. You can also learn many different forms of riding with a dual sport. I personally think that a DRZ 250 or a DRZ 400 would be the best way to go.
Check this one out:
http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/2023677562.html
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EDIT: Correction made. Carry on...
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I rarely think of motorcycles without a little yearning. They are about moving, and humans, I think, yearn to move – it’s in our cells, in our desires. We quiet our babies with cyclic movement, and we quiet ourselves by going.
Melissa Holbrook Pierson
well I am 5'10 and 170 lbs. And no but i plan to take it by the end of the year.Depending on your height and weight, perhaps a 250 or a 500. If you are 6'4 and weigh over 200 lbs, a 250 may not be the best choice for you. Help us out here, how tall are you? Have you taken the MSF course? Have you ridden a motorcycle before?
the only bike I've ridden was a small 100cc. I'm not sure if that counts?
To the best of my recollection, I must recall on my memory, I cannot remember.
Thanks, Brandon! I don't know what happened there, but it's good-to-go now!
I don't think there was a single dual sport in the Abate class when I took it. They were using Honda 250s. I think it comes down to what they can get a good buy on at the time.
I do think a dual sport or sport bike like the Ninja 250 are easy starters because your body position is similar to what most of us learned pedaling bicycles.
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I am also a guy. Just throwing that in there.
To the best of my recollection, I must recall on my memory, I cannot remember.
Suzuki DRZ 400SM? I think it would be a great bike to start on and to have tons of fun. I don't think you can outgrow it.
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Actually my ass and my mouth cross the finish line at the same time as they're interconnected.......
Actually, from the guys stated lack of experience, a 250, maybe even a Ninja 250 would be my recommendation. Oh shit, now I'm agreeing with Bueller again, dammit!
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My $.02 follows...
My first bike was an '89 Honda Hurricane 600. (yup. LOL!) Too big and heavy, I ended up getting rid of it right away.
Next bike was an '05 Ninja 250. Best decision I ever made- I really got comfortable and learned to ride on that bike. I had it for 2 years, and finally "outgrew" it and started looking for a 600. I ended up with an R1 instead, but if I hadn't acquired the skills, judgment and comfort level that I did on the 250, I would never have been able to handle the liter.
Given your height/weight, you would probably be fine on a somewhat bigger bike, so I concur with those who are suggesting 400-500. Just my humble opinion.
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Again, thanks to all for your patience.
if it makes any different I've fairly short legs. I do not think handling the weight will be a problem, as long as I can touch the ground lol.
To the best of my recollection, I must recall on my memory, I cannot remember.
Come and take a look at that DRZ; I think you will be quite happy with it!
Take the MSF. Ninja 250 would be a great choice, but if you've really just gotta have a bigger bike, something like an SV650 wouldn't be so bad.
When I took the MSF they had us on Honda 450s.
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