What is a good motorcycle for a new rider?

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Peter

I am looking to buy a motorcycle soon, I am currently looking at the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2010(ish)

I know there are bikes that are cheaper, all the way down to some glorified scooter I found for $1400 but is it worth going cheap cheap or is quality the best choice here, I have read that the 250 is good starter bike.

Would also love any help in locating some lower cost riding gear such as helmet jacket etc :)

Answer
I'm 17 years old and I got a 2012 ninja 250 about April last year and I love it its an amazing bike for getting around town! But where u run into a problem is on the freeway if u want to take trips. You get blown around quite a bit and it doesn't have great passing power. Right now I'm looking for a 600 cause I need more power for trips with my dad but for a beginner bike and around town this bike is amazing! It looks great and it gets great mpg. This bike is the best beginner bike out there!

How do I bicycle 20m to work (efficiently) and stay work-friendly?

Eric

I live in Clearwater, FL and want to bike 20 miles to Tampa, FL, to work and back. I need to carry a backpack (with a laptop) and nothing else.

1. What sort of setup (bicycle type, features, helmet, etc) would make my trip most-efficient?

2. What should I bring and how should I dress to stay work-friendly? I normally wear dress pants (no jeans) and a short-sleeved collar shirt or dress shirt.
Thanks, Old Hippie! That all makes perfect sense. As an edit, when I said, "I need to carry a backpack... and nothing else," I meant (to actually do my work) I only need my backpack/laptop.

Also I don't know of any bicycle stations. Tampa Bay isn't the most bicycle-friendly city for commuting. To combat that, I have a secure place to keep it at my office.

Answer
You'll need more than a back pack. You'll need a bike with a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) and fenders. You'll need to temporarily stash your work clothes in those panniers & wear cycling specific clothing that will "wick away" sweat - perspiration.
http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/

You may also want to take along a small towel to dry off, antiperspirant & cologne. Change clothes when you get to work. The bike should look something like this...
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0336.jpg

You'll need a good, well ventilated helmet, like this...
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/rift.html
And a helmet mirror...
http://www.safezonemirror.com/index.html

Take classes in cycling safety from these people...
https://cyclingsavvy.org/contact-us/southeast-region-contact-form/

See if Tampa has a "bicycle station" such as we have in St. Louis, complete with a safe place to lock up the bike, showers, lockers & a bike shop right next door.
http://trailnet.org/downtown-bicycle-station

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