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I would like to get a sport class or sport touring motorcycle, but since I am 6'2" I need a bigger bike so I dont look stupid ona tiny bike, especially if I have my girlfriend riding with me on the back.
A guy I work with has a Suzuki Hayabusa thats seems like the ideal size. But I dont necessarily need a really big engine, so anything atleast 600cc will be fine. Other than the Hayabusa what else is a similar size thats still a sports bike? If I can get some suggestions on models to look for it would help out.
Thanks in advance.
Answer
Well, it really depends on how much you want to/can afford to spend....
First of all, please don't consider a Hayabusa unless you have significant street motorcycle experience. They are very heavy and very powerful.
I am 6'6" and I own a 6th generation Honda Interceptor (VFR 800.) The ergos are great, but it isn't a true sport bike - its technically a sport touring bike with a V4 instead of inline 4 engine. I think its one of the best all around sport bikes out there, but its not a great beginner bike, and it can be a bit expensive to own and maintain.
I think you'll find most of the sport-tourers offer a significantly better fit than the race replica sport bikes. There are really 2 classes of sport tourers: The smaller ones (800-1000cc) with an emphasis on sport like the Triumph Sprint ST, Ducati ST3, Aprilia Futura, and of course the Honda Interceptor, and the larger (1200-1400cc) touring orientated bikes like the Yamaha FJR, Honda ST1300, a lot of BMWs (K1200GT is one I know), Kawi C14, ....... All are fantastic but relatively expensive.
If you're set on a bigger sport bike (as opposed to a 600cc middleweight or 1000cc supersport) there are a few options. There is a new Kawi Ninja ZX14 that is very similar to the Hayabusa. Honda also made a similar bike called a CBR 1100XX "blackbird' from about 1997-2004. All feature larger inline fours, friendlier ergos, and monster power numbers as compared to the 600/1000cc race replicas. They are usually similarly priced to the sport tourers. None is a smart choice for a novice.
A great beginner bike is a Suzuki SV650 or the slightly sportier SV650S. Its relatively cheap to buy, insure, and maintain. It makes more power than you'll ever need on the street, and is low and light enough to still be easy to handle. Kawi also makes a 650 Ninja which would be a good beginner bike as well as a ZZR600 which is closer to a race replica. Suzuki also makes another 650, the GSX650 (?) which would be okay.
A new sport tourer is around 11-14 thousand dollars. A new SV is about 6 or 7. You could find a 3 or 4 year old sport tourer for 6 grand or so, and can find SVs in the 4K range pretty easily.
Be sure to save enough money to take a MSF safety class and buy all the proper gear (helmet, gloves, boots, and leather jacket at a MINIMUM) BEFORE you buy any bike.
Happy Hunting!
Well, it really depends on how much you want to/can afford to spend....
First of all, please don't consider a Hayabusa unless you have significant street motorcycle experience. They are very heavy and very powerful.
I am 6'6" and I own a 6th generation Honda Interceptor (VFR 800.) The ergos are great, but it isn't a true sport bike - its technically a sport touring bike with a V4 instead of inline 4 engine. I think its one of the best all around sport bikes out there, but its not a great beginner bike, and it can be a bit expensive to own and maintain.
I think you'll find most of the sport-tourers offer a significantly better fit than the race replica sport bikes. There are really 2 classes of sport tourers: The smaller ones (800-1000cc) with an emphasis on sport like the Triumph Sprint ST, Ducati ST3, Aprilia Futura, and of course the Honda Interceptor, and the larger (1200-1400cc) touring orientated bikes like the Yamaha FJR, Honda ST1300, a lot of BMWs (K1200GT is one I know), Kawi C14, ....... All are fantastic but relatively expensive.
If you're set on a bigger sport bike (as opposed to a 600cc middleweight or 1000cc supersport) there are a few options. There is a new Kawi Ninja ZX14 that is very similar to the Hayabusa. Honda also made a similar bike called a CBR 1100XX "blackbird' from about 1997-2004. All feature larger inline fours, friendlier ergos, and monster power numbers as compared to the 600/1000cc race replicas. They are usually similarly priced to the sport tourers. None is a smart choice for a novice.
A great beginner bike is a Suzuki SV650 or the slightly sportier SV650S. Its relatively cheap to buy, insure, and maintain. It makes more power than you'll ever need on the street, and is low and light enough to still be easy to handle. Kawi also makes a 650 Ninja which would be a good beginner bike as well as a ZZR600 which is closer to a race replica. Suzuki also makes another 650, the GSX650 (?) which would be okay.
A new sport tourer is around 11-14 thousand dollars. A new SV is about 6 or 7. You could find a 3 or 4 year old sport tourer for 6 grand or so, and can find SVs in the 4K range pretty easily.
Be sure to save enough money to take a MSF safety class and buy all the proper gear (helmet, gloves, boots, and leather jacket at a MINIMUM) BEFORE you buy any bike.
Happy Hunting!
What should I get as my first motorcycle?
Cutie Pie
My height is 5'8"
A Honda CRF230m (motard). [part dirt bike, part normal motorcycle]
A Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Or any random Honda Standard bike.?
I don't like choppers or really big bikes.
How's the difference in the feeling of a 250cc compared to a 500cc bike?
I plan on getting a bike in around 2 years.
Answer
If you are insecure and feel that the motorcycle you ride defines who you are, do whatever you want because you won't listen to what I am about to say. However, if you are a secure person who doesn't give a crap what others think and your motorcycle does not define who you are, here is what I would do if I were you.
Buy something used and inexpensive for a starter bike.
Look for something old but not too old. You don't want something so old that it is a junker, but not something so new that you'll feel bad if you lay it down.
Look for something with a 500cc engine. This will be powerful enough so you don't get bored too soon, but not so fast that you will be afraid of it.
Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving and usually have less power than a sport bike with the same size engine. Although cruisers are heavier than other bikes, they have the lowest center of gravity and are easy to balance considering their weight. Balance is more important than weight for your first motorcycle. In addition, if you compare specifications, using 600CC bikes for example, a cruiser will weigh about 5% to 7% more than a comparable sized sport bike. Not really enough weight to make all that much difference. It is the 1200cc + size cruisers that are heavy.
Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. Going with a sport bike for your first bike is like getting a Formula 1 race car for your first car, not a good idea. Any decent sport bike can go from zero to deadly faster than you can say "Oh Sh**". Also used sport bikes tend to be more abused.
Consider the fit of the motorcycle. People come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. So do motorcycles. When selecting a motorcycle consider how well it fits your body. Ask yourself how well you can put both feet flat on the ground. Ask yourself how well the seating position feels. Do you have to reach too far to the handlebars? Riding hunched over can get uncomfortable very fast. Is the foot peg location comfortable? Does the bike feel too big or too small? An uncomfortable motorcycle won't be much fun to ride for any amount of distance. However, a bike that fits you well will be lots of fun.
In general, cruisers will have a shorter seat height than most other bikes. You may want to consider this if you are a short person.
Avoid buying over the Internet. I would never buy a motorcycle sight unseen. You could very easily end up paying too much for junk. Always do a visual inspection and test ride before buying a motorcycle. When you go to look at the bike, bring a helmet. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license and 2 helmets.
Watch the classified section of your local news paper. Some locations have shopper magazines with used motorcycles in your area. Reasonably priced used bikes are out there. Be patient. Don't buy too quickly, but if you find one you like, buy it right away. Unfortunately, as the price of gas rises so will the price of used motorcycles. If you find a good starter bike, don't hesitate as they can sell quickly.
Don't get hung up on any particular brand. All of the name brands are about the same. Pay more attention to the bike's condition. If any one brand were really superior to all other brands, this would be the only brand bike on the road. In addition, if any brand bike was really inferior to the other brands, nobody would buy them and the company would be out of business.
Learn on this bike. Make your mistakes on it. You will make mistakes. Nearly all new riders will lay their bike on its side at least once. Would you rather make your mistakes on an older bike or your nice shiny expensive new bike? Some additional advice. Sport bikes have lots of expensive to replace plastic fairings. Dropping a Sport Bike, even at low speed, can get very expensive, very fast.
The most important thing you should do when getting your first bike is to take a motorcycle safety course.
After you have been riding a while and gain some experience, you can sell your starter bike and get the one you want. If maintained properly and not abused, you won't lose too much money on your starter bike. Put the money from the sale towards the bike you really want. By this time, you will have figured out what style bike best suits your riding style and needs.
If you settle on a sport bike for your next bike, avoid the used ones. Young riders think they are racers on racing bikes and tend to beat the crap out of them so they are likely to be more abused. So if considering a sport bike, consider something new.
I know I used variations of this answer before. However, I feel this is good advice.
Use your head while riding. Always remember this. On a motorcycle, stupid hurts.
Have fun - Ride safe
If you are insecure and feel that the motorcycle you ride defines who you are, do whatever you want because you won't listen to what I am about to say. However, if you are a secure person who doesn't give a crap what others think and your motorcycle does not define who you are, here is what I would do if I were you.
Buy something used and inexpensive for a starter bike.
Look for something old but not too old. You don't want something so old that it is a junker, but not something so new that you'll feel bad if you lay it down.
Look for something with a 500cc engine. This will be powerful enough so you don't get bored too soon, but not so fast that you will be afraid of it.
Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving and usually have less power than a sport bike with the same size engine. Although cruisers are heavier than other bikes, they have the lowest center of gravity and are easy to balance considering their weight. Balance is more important than weight for your first motorcycle. In addition, if you compare specifications, using 600CC bikes for example, a cruiser will weigh about 5% to 7% more than a comparable sized sport bike. Not really enough weight to make all that much difference. It is the 1200cc + size cruisers that are heavy.
Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. Going with a sport bike for your first bike is like getting a Formula 1 race car for your first car, not a good idea. Any decent sport bike can go from zero to deadly faster than you can say "Oh Sh**". Also used sport bikes tend to be more abused.
Consider the fit of the motorcycle. People come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. So do motorcycles. When selecting a motorcycle consider how well it fits your body. Ask yourself how well you can put both feet flat on the ground. Ask yourself how well the seating position feels. Do you have to reach too far to the handlebars? Riding hunched over can get uncomfortable very fast. Is the foot peg location comfortable? Does the bike feel too big or too small? An uncomfortable motorcycle won't be much fun to ride for any amount of distance. However, a bike that fits you well will be lots of fun.
In general, cruisers will have a shorter seat height than most other bikes. You may want to consider this if you are a short person.
Avoid buying over the Internet. I would never buy a motorcycle sight unseen. You could very easily end up paying too much for junk. Always do a visual inspection and test ride before buying a motorcycle. When you go to look at the bike, bring a helmet. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license and 2 helmets.
Watch the classified section of your local news paper. Some locations have shopper magazines with used motorcycles in your area. Reasonably priced used bikes are out there. Be patient. Don't buy too quickly, but if you find one you like, buy it right away. Unfortunately, as the price of gas rises so will the price of used motorcycles. If you find a good starter bike, don't hesitate as they can sell quickly.
Don't get hung up on any particular brand. All of the name brands are about the same. Pay more attention to the bike's condition. If any one brand were really superior to all other brands, this would be the only brand bike on the road. In addition, if any brand bike was really inferior to the other brands, nobody would buy them and the company would be out of business.
Learn on this bike. Make your mistakes on it. You will make mistakes. Nearly all new riders will lay their bike on its side at least once. Would you rather make your mistakes on an older bike or your nice shiny expensive new bike? Some additional advice. Sport bikes have lots of expensive to replace plastic fairings. Dropping a Sport Bike, even at low speed, can get very expensive, very fast.
The most important thing you should do when getting your first bike is to take a motorcycle safety course.
After you have been riding a while and gain some experience, you can sell your starter bike and get the one you want. If maintained properly and not abused, you won't lose too much money on your starter bike. Put the money from the sale towards the bike you really want. By this time, you will have figured out what style bike best suits your riding style and needs.
If you settle on a sport bike for your next bike, avoid the used ones. Young riders think they are racers on racing bikes and tend to beat the crap out of them so they are likely to be more abused. So if considering a sport bike, consider something new.
I know I used variations of this answer before. However, I feel this is good advice.
Use your head while riding. Always remember this. On a motorcycle, stupid hurts.
Have fun - Ride safe
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