Sooo it will most likely be a while before I get a bike but want some suggestions...I

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BoxerGurl

Discussion Starter · Jul 24, 2013

Suggestions on a bike for a lil beginner

Sooo it will most likely be a while before I get a bike but want some suggestions on what i should be lookin for...I'm a smaller girl- 5'4" & ~118lbs so would need a smaller bike-something to fit my frame & a smaller motor so i don't unintentionally break mahself as a first time rider

A cheap fixer upper would be good, I would love to go elbows deep in a project when we have room for 2 bikes & the work space-it would def be an awesome learning experience, I've only helped out a lil here & there w/my bf's bike, nothing too in depth. Thanks!!!

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jerryatrophy

· #2 · Jul 24, 2013

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DecepticonDon

· #3 · Jul 24, 2013

Ninja 250 or ninja 500. tough as nails, lots of spare parts, can be had for cheap.
a well-maintained 250 can be bought, ridden for a while and sold for no loss of profit.
the 500 has a bit more pep and you may keep it a bit longer.

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MikeGyver

· #4 · Jul 24, 2013

DecepticonDon said:
Ninja 250 or ninja 500. tough as nails, lots of spare parts, can be had for cheap.
a well-maintained 250 can be bought, ridden for a while and sold for no loss of profit.
the 500 has a bit more pep and you may keep it a bit longer.

What D-Don said.

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BoxerGurl

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 24, 2013

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Ok, like I said, it will be a while but want to get a good idea of what I should be browsing for. Def want something road legal and at least be able to get out of ppl's way with out being too much bike for me

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piester

· #6 · Jul 24, 2013

as said the ninja 250/500, a suzuki gs500 is a good choice too. sv650 isnt bad. its a twin still but it gives you a bit more room to grow riding wise before you get sick of it. same with the kawi 650.

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fieldarcher

· #7 · Jul 24, 2013

my daughter rides a nija 250, she almost 20,5'3" anorexic. she loves it. She can also ride my R6 but can only get one foot on the ground, Watch Pedrosa on the start grid.

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JLinde1339

· #8 · Jul 24, 2013

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Another vote for the 2 fiddy. It'll get you up to 90. Light and easy to handle. The knowledge base on them is huge, since the second generation remained unchanged for almost 25years. So much that I haven't really seen a need to get a manual.

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Problomatic

· #9 · Jul 24, 2013

Pretty much the same answer. The 250's were made to be beginner bikes, but people tend to think they've out grown them pretty quick. 500's and 650's usually get held onto a bit longer, simply because they have more pep. The ninja 650 has a 31" seat height, but with lowering links, the low seat (or some foam removal) you can drop that a couple inches.

I've never ridden one, but the ninja 300 seems pretty nice for a beginner bike. Bit more oomph than a 250 and a slipper clutch.

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BoxerGurl

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 25, 2013

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Awesome guys! I'll def know what to keep mah eyes peeled for...and as soon as I win the lotto I'll buy a brand new shiny one!

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JLinde1339

· #11 · Jul 25, 2013

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I have a personal rule to never finance a bike, for insurance reasons, but if you got the cash to pony up, go for new, I guess. But I would go for used for a first ride. :shocker:

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Problomatic

· #12 · Jul 25, 2013

Used for sure. No point dropping a new bike or paying retail to out grow it

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piester

· #13 · Jul 26, 2013

i have a ninja 250 right now and its still fun to ride around on.

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toyosuprablue

· #14 · Jul 27, 2013

My first bike was a suzuki sv650. you would have no problem with it power wise but the seat was higher than what you would find with the 250 and 500's on the market. good luck with whatever you start out with!

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