Good adult starter bike?

Stealth · 2007-04-04 23:30:29

Now if you want to have real fun:thumbsup: https://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/9197-13073-182461.jpg

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Apr 5, 2007 | 07:04 PM

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Now if you want to have real fun

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookie

A 500cc-600cc bike is more than enough to move a 300lb man faster than all but the most exotic cars on the planet.

Before I ever tried riding double on my 600 I thought it was more than enough bike for even a large man. When I finally got comfortable riding double with my woman, our combined weight was less than 300 lbs. I could not believe how sluggish it got after the added weight. And I'm not talking cornering, balance, etc, I'm talking straight line acceleration.....the difference was amazing. Ever since then if anyone asks opinions on engine size concerning sport bikes, I'll always tell them to get at least a 750 if they are 225+.

I had never ridden a motorcycle before in my life and went out and bought a 600 CBRF4i. I taught myself how to ride on a crotch rocket. Although I wouldn't suggest teaching yourself how to ride on a brand new bike like I did, I certainly wouldn't say not to buy one as your first bike. As long as you take it easy until you learn the bike and get comfortable, you will be fine. Sport bikes are just as easy and fun to take it easy and cruise on as they are to ride like a rapped ape.

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Originally Posted by KC-10 FE

Now, that brings me to cruisers. Most have very low seats & are available in low HP & small CC's & are relatively affordable. The problem with cruisers is their ridiculous riding position. The feet forward reclined position is about the worst way one could sit to ride a bike. I NEVER, EVER recommend cruisers as a first bike. If a rider starts on cruiser and never rides anything but, you can almost guarantee that rider has never learned how to properly control a motorcycle. A standard (Nighthawk & such) are the best bikes to learn on. That's why you almost always see CB250's & nothing but on the MSF ranges.

I took the MSF course after owning my F4i for a year. They gave us the Rebel 250 to use. I personally can't imagine ever riding a cruiser after that experience, especially something like a 250

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Apr 5, 2007 | 07:26 PM

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This is gonna be my next bike (I haven't told the wife yet).

Kind of affordable for a Beemer...

F800ST

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bike.jsp?b=f800st

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:27 PM

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One day..............

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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I saw a v8 bike on the highway once, those are the epitome of overkill. Not much of a starter bike.

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:32 PM

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I saw a v8 bike on the highway once, those are the epitome of overkill. Not much of a starter bike.

I've never been on one, but I bet you'd be surprised how much it's actually underkill.
Power to weight ratio is alot lower to a typical bike.

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:44 PM

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I've never been on one, but I bet you'd be surprised how much it's actually underkill.
Power to weight ratio is alot lower to a typical bike.

I'm saying of the look of the bike is overkill. Gaudy.

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:53 PM

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How 'bout something with training wheels?

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:54 PM

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How 'bout something with training wheels?

It even has an *** overload seat.

Apr 5, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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I wish my old lady had a *** that small.

Apr 5, 2007 | 08:00 PM

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And a huge sissy bar toboot.

Apr 5, 2007 | 08:02 PM

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oh wait, you said you wanted a sport bike...not a cruiser....here, try this one on for size.

Apr 5, 2007 | 08:03 PM

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Figures there's a wheelchair right next to it.

Apr 5, 2007 | 08:07 PM

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Figures there's a wheelchair right next to it.

yep.....who's the marketing genius who let that fly?

Apr 5, 2007 | 08:33 PM

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I've read this article before, but I'll post it if you all want to read it.

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...0_interceptor/

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