Going to get my Motorcycle Licence. But which bike!!!

Hey Everyone,

I am 19 years old will be 20 this year and I am going to be getting my motorcycle licence sometime next week. Well I need a bike (DUH). I dont want no crotch rocket. I want a nice cruising motorcycle that will get me to point A to point B. I have a crappy back so I want some thing that will have me not leaning forwards like a crotch rocket. My price range is 3000-4000. Looking for year 2000 up. So I have been doing some searching on kijiji. This is what I have found so far.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ377036990

^I love that bike but its 1100CC that might be a little dangerous for a new rider. That and it has 98000 Km on it. So im iffy but its gorgeous!

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ376801851

^I love this one. Comes with a lot of stuff. Looks nice. 750CC isnt bad. 27500Km is meh.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381168404

^Beautiful 2006. Low kms! Good condition. 650CC. Decent accessories.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381011179

^Another V-star. Older. More Kms. Lots of accessories. Love the colour.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ372076667

^Best for last I think. High Kms though. Looks gorgeous.


I am still browsing around but what do you guys and gals think? Once I get some replies back from the sellers I ll go take a look at them.

Thanks,

-reptiliachnids

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Originally Posted by reptiliachnids

Hey Everyone,

I am 19 years old will be 20 this year and I am going to be getting my motorcycle licence sometime next week. Well I need a bike (DUH). I dont want no crotch rocket. I want a nice cruising motorcycle that will get me to point A to point B. I have a crappy back so I want some thing that will have me not leaning forwards like a crotch rocket. My price range is 3000-4000. Looking for year 2000 up. So I have been doing some searching on kijiji. This is what I have found so far.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ377036990

^I love that bike but its 1100CC that might be a little dangerous for a new rider. That and it has 98000 Km on it. So im iffy but its gorgeous!

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ376801851

^I love this one. Comes with a lot of stuff. Looks nice. 750CC isnt bad. 27500Km is meh.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381168404

^Beautiful 2006. Low kms! Good condition. 650CC. Decent accessories.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ381011179

^Another V-star. Older. More Kms. Lots of accessories. Love the colour.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ372076667

^Best for last I think. High Kms though. Looks gorgeous.


I am still browsing around but what do you guys and gals think? Once I get some replies back from the sellers I ll go take a look at them.

Thanks,

-reptiliachnids

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How much experience do you have riding?

Even 650cc is a lot for an inexperienced rider. Your first bike should ideally be something basic - something light and maneuverable that you can safely learn the fundamentals on.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

Even 650cc is a lot for an inexperienced rider.

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I would say that's perfect for someone new. While its going to seem to have a little zip for a new rider, they will shortly become accustomed to it and possibly even bored with it. That was my experience any way, I started with a little yzf 600, after a year I moved up to a busa. Now that's a lot of bike!

Well I dont have any experiance. How am I supposed to have experiance on a bike when I dont have pne to ride and I dont have my licence? Everyone has to start somewhere. Its not like I am going to buy the bike and take right to the streets. Ill go on some back road and practice for a few hours.

I think I would do fine with a 650 or 750 CC. Im a big guy so something with a little more CC to move my fat butt might be better haha.

I'm hoping to pickup the Can Am Spyder next riding season. I want to see how this whole 2012 end of the world works out first.

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Originally Posted by reptiliachnids

Well I dont have any experiance. How am I supposed to have experiance on a bike when I dont have pne to ride and I dont have my licence? Everyone has to start somewhere. Its not like I am going to buy the bike and take right to the streets. Ill go on some back road and practice for a few hours.

I think I would do fine with a 650 or 750 CC. Im a big guy so something with a little more CC to move my fat butt might be better haha.

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I'm not sure how tall you are, I'm 5'11'', and found the v-stars frame to short. I preferred the Kawasaki's better, as the frame is longer. Better look too. You sat on any of the bikes yet to even get a feel for how they feel?

No I am just getting emails back from the guys. I ll be going to take looks here shortly.

hit up a dealership or 2 to test the sizes, you'd be surprised :)

Well the 2003 Yamaha V-star 650 classic is prob the one I will be getting. But like I said I havent looked at all of them yet. The owner says he is 6 foot 3 and rides comfortably. I am 6 foot so I should be fine.

Be careful, I was recently in an accident and lost part of my leg. I am a very careful driver and no matter how careful u are just remember there are some really really really dumb drivers out there so please look out for them. Have fun it's amazing I still love motorcycles and will continue to love them until the day I die.