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What kind of motorcycle should a new rider buy? |
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According to Timberwoof's Motorcycle FAQ: "The common wisdom is that you should buy a used bike for $1 to $4k depending on what you can afford. A 'naked' standard bike?one without expensive fairings?won't suffer much damage when you drop it. When you have a year or two of experience, then you'll know more about what kinds of motorcycles there are, how you ride, and what you really want. Check out www.beginnerbikes.com."
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I would also recommend a bike no smaller than 550, but a "UJM" or universal japanese motorcycle, not a sportbike. Examples would be the Suzuki gs line, Kawasaki KZ line, etc. A heavier bike is actually more forgiving, and the sit-up UJM's have very neutral handling. They're only slightly harder to pick up than a small bike if you drop them.
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I agree totally with Timberwoof's answer... don't buy anything that you will cause you too much grief if you tip it over... There is an old saying that holds true... there are only two types of motorcycle riders ones that have tipped their motorcyle over and ones that are going to tip their motorcycle over..
I would suggest... motor guards and cheap mirrors...also.
First answer by ID1369410650. Last edit by Eslcity. Contributor trust: 50 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 97 [recommend question]
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