[2fast4yu]

hi im new to twf. im also new to riding. im kinda short so im wondering what bike to get?

 

[bulldog]

hi im new to twf. im also new to riding. im kinda short so im wondering what bike to get?

well there are a wholelot of bikes to start out on but my ideal bike is a ninga 500 if you have not ridden a bike long enouf to know how to handel the clutch .....and if you have a lil off road experience or something go with the sv650s

 

[scorpion]

Need more info...

What kind of riding do you think you'll be interested in?

what kind of bike do you like?

Cruisers (harley davidson looking bikes?)
Standard (bikes without fairings)
Sportbike (crotch rockets)

Let us know and we can help more

 

[2fast4yu]

thanks for replying. i like sportbikes like the honda cbr and suzuki gsx.

as far as riding goes, i plan on riding as everyday vehicle, and when i get some experience i would like to try stunt riding. :twfrox:

 

[jeeps84]

GS 500 or Ninja 500

 

[2fast4yu]

what if i wanted to try racing 600cc bikes such as the suzuki gsxr 600?

 

[Chuckademus]

:iagree: I agree with all the guys above, about the 500's. If you're keen to get into racing DO IT!! :dthumb: It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on! (and the second most fun in leather..........or so my girlfriend tells me!!!)
I've got a lot of mates who say they would prefer to race in a larger class (600's or above), but I'm racing smaller 2-stroke bikes (Moriwaki 80, Cagiva Mito, and building a YZ100 in a TZR250 frame). It's way cheaper, and heaps fun. I also steered away from 250 production classes, as these are full of 16YO's determined to be the next Valentino, who will run you off the road for 21st place. (of course, if that sounds like your kind of racing, go for it!)
Get into something cheap first, until you find out about the "hidden" costs. You can always change up later!

:welcome: and :luck:

 

[fatburg]

first off, :welcome: and as you will soon find out, :twfrox: . Hit the search key or just browse through the beginner's forum, multiple great threads on this topic.

I would start smaller, even if you want to be a stunter, you'll want to get good riding the bike first, stunt later. 500 has more than enough go-go juice to get the blood flowing for a while.

 

[R1up0n1]

SV650(s) or ninja 500. katana 600.

 

[Gas Man]

Take the MSF coarse and then report back! We'll have it all figured out by then... :lol:

 

[jeeps84]

Take the MSF coarse and then report back! We'll have it all figured out by then... :lol:

:withstupi

 

[2fast4yu]

what do you guys think about the cagiva mito 125?

does a 125cc bike have enough power to even go on the freeway!?

 

[jeeps84]

what do you guys think about the cagiva mito 125?

does a 125cc bike have enough power to even go on the freeway!?

Where are you at? In the US?

 

[2fast4yu]

i live in washington.

also do you know how much a new one wold cost?

 

[jeeps84]

I think its a cool bike but, 2 strokes over 50cc's aren't street legal in the US.

 

[2fast4yu]

if i bought a 600cc bike do you think if i took it easy i could learn on that?

i forgot to mention that i have ridden dirtbikes before if that makes a difference.

 

[jeeps84]

It helps to have some motorbike experience.
You need to take the MSF class.
They will teach you so much more than how to clutch and shift. If you are set on buying a 600cc bike. Get an older one. that way if you drop it. You wont care as much. I recommend something like a Honda F2 or F3. Don't go for the new Supper Sport bike unless you have good insurance for both you and the bike. If you drop a new bike in the drive way. It could easily coast more to fix than the price of a good used 95 model bike.

 

[2fast4yu]

do you know a good place or site i could find one of these bikes?

ps:thanks for all your help!

:twfrox:

 

[jeeps84]

do you know a good place or site i could find one of these bikes?

ps:thanks for all your help!

:twfrox:

What bike?
If your asking about a used bike, check your local bike shops and classifieds.

 

[Need4Speed]

Just like everyone else said.. Take your MSF, that is #1 first thing. Starting out on a gs500, older cbr600, ninja 500, or a kat is a great choice to learn on. All are easy riding bikes to learn and will treat you well till u get more experience. Dont be in a hurry to get a kick ass liter bike or even a new open class 600cc. They all have a shiat load of power and torque and its just too tempting for a new rider, IMO.

Welcome to TWF !