Sport Bike Purchase?

Jesse

I am a 23 year old graduating college who is getting the motorcycle itch. I am aware of the $500+ estimated extra costs beyond the motorcycle itself (helmet, riding jacket, etc).

I am thinking of taking some beginner courses to see if motorcycling is for me & getting my motorcycle endorsement. If I like it so far, I will then consider buying a Sport bike. I don't want a sport bike to be an idiot and go moronically fast, only in city/highway speeds. I just have never liked cruiser bikes all that much in terms of style and how I sit on them.

From reading, the Kawasaki Ninja 250 would seem like a good choice - used of course since the preponderance of the info says I will drop it in the first year or so.

What other brands should I keep in mind at the dealer and craigslist?

or

Am I just an idiot who is bound to kill himself and should turn away before even spending a dime?


Thanks

Answer
You are not an idiot for wanting to ride. I am fifty four and have been riding since I was eleven. I still get comments like 'what's wrong with you, do you have a death wish or something'. I simply love to ride. It's like flying, only really close to the ground. I commute nearly everyday here in Los Angeles, and I have managed to stay alive so far. The fact that you show a little trepidation about riding is a good sign though.
Taking a beginners course is an excellent idea. Riding is a skill and needs to be practiced and developed.
I think you might want to try something slightly larger than a 250, perhaps a 400 or 500 cc bike. The reason I say that, is that if you do like riding, you will probably keep it awhile and when you move up to a larger bike the transition won't be so dramatic. You will also find that power used foolishly can get you killed, but used wisely can save your ass. As far as what brand, all the Japanese bikes are pretty damn good. Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda build wonderful bikes, so just go with what you like, and continue using the Internet to find reviews, reliability, etc. Remember to ride sober and aware, and keep in mind that in any collision with anything, you lose. Good luck!

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