Author Topic: Motorcycle for New Rider (Read 156971 times)

Apok · « **Reply #40 on:** June 03, 2010, 06:03:38 pm »

A 2005 Honda 650 dual purpose just came up for sale, with a price of $5,200. Alot of the 225's here in the 2003-05 range are in the 3,500 price range.

Is this the standard price for these bikes or are people here trying to sell them for more than their actually worth.

rrocket · « **Reply #41 on:** June 03, 2010, 06:09:54 pm »

If it's an XR650L, they were about $7,500 brand new. The engine is anvil tough.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #42 on:** June 03, 2010, 06:13:51 pm »

Quote from: Apok on June 03, 2010, 06:03:38 pm

A 2005 Honda 650 dual purpose just came up for sale, with a price of $5,200. Alot of the 225's here in the 2003-05 range are in the 3,500 price range.

Is this the standard price for these bikes or are people here trying to sell them for more than their actually worth.

Sounds high, but from what I've seen, prices on the rock tend to be higher anyway.

safristi · « **Reply #43 on:** June 04, 2010, 04:39:48 pm »

does Honda still do the 125 new rider Programme..............that and a good CERTIFIED rider sKOOL....would be aces...then JOIN a CHURCH and PRAY...............

blur911 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 04, 2010, 04:50:09 pm »

Quote from: Apok on June 03, 2010, 06:03:38 pm

A 2005 Honda 650 dual purpose just came up for sale, with a price of $5,200. Alot of the 225's here in the 2003-05 range are in the 3,500 price range.

Is this the standard price for these bikes or are people here trying to sell them for more than their actually worth.

A lot of those $3500 200-225's are just like new, like my girlfriends. She rides her DR200SE about 3 or 4 times a year and it's perfect, but slow..
The 650 Honda is a physically tall bike and not necessarily for the faint of heart or short of inseam. Great bike though.
Go for the middle ground, DR400, S if you want to hit some trails and dirt, SM if you want to burn pavement and the occasonal dirt road. More than enough bike to put a smile on a beginners face, lots of upgrades available.

johngenx · « **Reply #45 on:** June 05, 2010, 12:50:53 am »

Yeah, the 650 Hondas do hold their value well, but I don't think that well.

They are dirt bikes that are trimmed with lights for the street. Rrockets right about the big thumper single: virtually indestructible if you look after it a little.

bikenut · « **Reply #46 on:** September 21, 2010, 03:03:55 pm »

re motorcycle for the new rider , which would be a good starter bike ?

i can speak for myself , i learned on a friends 125 kaw enduro
my first bike was a 250 yam enduro

i thought it was good to learn on my friends 125 for the obvious reason but also because when you wipe out in the dirt you don't get run over by a truck

1198Chezz · « **Reply #47 on:** January 15, 2013, 07:58:37 pm »

I would say a Ninja 300, FI, about 40 Hp, good handling and super on fuel. Also a good highway bike, ergos are more upright, but still looks like a sportbike.

Blue01 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 23, 2013, 04:37:55 pm »

Here's an interesting bike, appears to be suitable for beginners. It's hard to judge exactly how big/small it is, but still an interesting design.
125cc Honda Grom

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/grom/specifications

rrocket · « **Reply #49 on:** May 23, 2013, 04:41:31 pm »

Quote from: Blue01 on May 23, 2013, 04:37:55 pm

Here's an interesting bike, appears to be suitable for beginners. It's hard to judge exactly how big/small it is, but still an interesting design.
125cc Honda Grom

http://motorcycle.honda.ca/sport/grom/specifications

Fairly small...but looks like tons of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2FNtbgXgPA&feature=player_embedded

Guy · « **Reply #50 on:** May 23, 2013, 05:05:57 pm »

12" diameter wheels! This reminds me of the mini trails which were in vogue when I was a teenager. Cool!

rrocket · « **Reply #51 on:** May 23, 2013, 05:08:52 pm »

Quote from: Guy on May 23, 2013, 05:05:57 pm

12" diameter wheels! This reminds me of the mini trails which were in vogue when I was a teenager. Cool!

Reminds me of a larger Honda Monkey!

Could you imagine what a hoot it would be with 4-5 friends owning one of these? Would be like MotoGP...but at speed limit!

Marko · « **Reply #52 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:11:39 am »

Quote from: 1198Chezz on January 15, 2013, 07:58:37 pm

I would say a Ninja 300, FI, about 40 Hp, good handling and super on fuel. Also a good highway bike, ergos are more upright, but still looks like a sportbike.

That's what I got. 34 hp but more than enough power to go on the highway. 0-100 in just under 6 seconds and quarter mile in the mid 14s. Top speed of around 170.

If you're a new rider looking for a sport bike the best choices are the ninja 300, the ninja 250, the honda cbr250, or the honda cbr125. 500cc bikes like the new honda cbr500r or suzuki gs500f are good too although the 500cc means higher insurance for a new rider. Also the ninja 250/300 are classified as sport touring by the insurance companies so they are significantly cheaper to insure than a supersport.

rrocket · « **Reply #53 on:** May 26, 2013, 03:58:57 pm »

Quote from: Marko on May 26, 2013, 10:11:39 am

Quote from: 1198Chezz on January 15, 2013, 07:58:37 pm
I would say a Ninja 300, FI, about 40 Hp, good handling and super on fuel. Also a good highway bike, ergos are more upright, but still looks like a sportbike.
That's what I got. 34 hp but more than enough power to go on the highway. 0-100 in just under 6 seconds and quarter mile in the mid 14s. Top speed of around 170.

If you're a new rider looking for a sport bike the best choices are the ninja 300, the ninja 250, the honda cbr250, or the honda cbr125. 500cc bikes like the new honda cbr500r or suzuki gs500f are good too although the 500cc means higher insurance for a new rider. Also the ninja 250/300 are classified as sport touring by the insurance companies so they are significantly cheaper to insure than a supersport.

Dual sports are among the best bikes for newbs. They are bomb proof..you could throw them off a mountain and they would only be lightly scratched.

dkaz · « **Reply #54 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:41:30 pm »

I'm going to add the new Suzuki GW250 on this list. $3,699 with factory incentives brand new for the naked version. This bike is pretty high on my list. With the combination top case/side case rack, it can make a decent secondary highway tourer too.

mlin32 · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:53:55 pm »

Signed up for the motorcycle learner's course in a few weeks......ready to learn/try something new

Been wanting to get into motorcycles for many years but was holding off. Haven't bought anything yet- at the beginner's course they provide the bikes if needed.

pi314 · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:56:25 pm »

Enjoy!

I regret not getting my license two years ago. Unfortunately NB changed their rules to make it a graduated system, which means I have to wait until next year to get my licence in Ontario

mlin32 · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2016, 04:12:51 pm »

Quote from: pi314 on March 16, 2016, 03:56:25 pm

Enjoy!

I regret not getting my license two years ago. Unfortunately NB changed their rules to make it a graduated system, which means I have to wait until next year to get my licence in Ontario

In North Carolina, it is just an add'l endorsement on your existing licence. Since I'm in my late 20s already, won't be an issue at all; taking the motorcycle course exempts me from the DMV road test and I would need only to take the written portion.

The BMW E90 is just too boring unless I'm driving it at 9/10ths.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #58 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:54:13 am »

Quote from: mlin32 on March 16, 2016, 04:12:51 pm

Quote from: pi314 on March 16, 2016, 03:56:25 pm
Enjoy!

I regret not getting my license two years ago. Unfortunately NB changed their rules to make it a graduated system, which means I have to wait until next year to get my licence in Ontario
In North Carolina, it is just an add'l endorsement on your existing licence. Since I'm in my late 20s already, won't be an issue at all; taking the motorcycle course exempts me from the DMV road test and I would need only to take the written portion.

The BMW E90 is just too boring unless I'm driving it at 9/10ths.

just be careful on a bike and start small...motorcycle's power to weight ratio laughs at cars.

mlin32 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 03, 2016, 06:07:07 pm »

Passed the MSF course today. Went from nothing to a pass in 2 long days......but I know I still have some practice to do. Was kind of intimidated because in that class of 12, I was 1 of 2 with zero riding experience. Not even on a dirt bike. Some of the controls still require too much thought but that's what self-practice is for.

Now to get to the DMV.....and get a bike of course !