What Motorcycle Should I Buy?

[Belumoth]

I am saving up money to take the training course and buy my first bike. What would be a good one to start out on? I want a sports bike but I heard that they aren't the best to start out on. I also heard to start out around a 250cc but I am 6'3'' and 200 Lbs. I'm not sure if that is a factor or anything.

I am considering a
(these are the actual bikes)
1990 Susuki DR 350 Dual Sport

or
1996 Yamaha YZF 600

Suggestions?

 

[Zerox1]

The CC is the engine size so your height/weight does not effect that. The engine size can also determine how quick the cycle can go. If it's your first bike, don't get a sports one straight away. Start off with a 250 CC at the most. A good sports one would be around 500 CC, Once you are used to riding (1-2 years) then get a sports one

 

[gamesman99]

The CC is the engine size so your height/weight does not effect that. The engine size can also determine how quick the cycle can go. If it's your first bike, don't get a sports one straight away. Start off with a 250 CC at the most. A good sports one would be around 500 CC, Once you are used to riding (1-2 years) then get a sports one

I wouldn't suggest riding 250cc for 1-2 years cos it gets boring :x 2 months is alright for a starter, then get suzuki gsx-r750, it looks great and it's great performance. Also I'd suggest yamaha r1... But if you don't like to be fast n furious get an enduro.

 

[Mantitz]

One is a dirt bike one is a street bike what are you gonna be using it for

 

[Belumoth]

One is a dirt bike one is a street bike what are you gonna be using it for

Well i live in a canyon and i could take the dual sport up the road and have fun. but it would mainly just be used to save gas and such.

 

[Mantitz]

I think at where I live dirtbikes aren't street legal. But im not too sure, I never see any on the road.

I'd say streetbike if it is to get around but that is personal preference.

 

[DG4L]

yzf...if u want a my unrealistic suggestion i say r6 or r1 maybe a gxr...a good bike thats not too powered to start off with is the ninja 650r my cousin started with taht, its decent.

 

[gamesman99]

Dirt bike won't save you gas

 

[Add My Msn]

I don't really know much about motorcycles but the first one on the picture you showed looks great.

 

[Belumoth]

Dirt bike won't save you gas

compared to a car they will.

Both of the bikes pictured are around $1600. i don't want to pay much more than that.

 

[xx Sean]

I like the second one more, based off the looks.

 

[KingCrackerJacks]

dont get a street legal dirt bike, its a waste. go for the second one unless you will actually be using it for it's intended purpose

 

[Lyt]

I started off on a 600 and I'm not a relatively large person. Just don't be stupid and you'll be fine on the 600. Learn to ride properly and invest in good gear. Personally that's what I'd go with.

 

[Hax4You]

Get the 600, for your figure anything lesser would be too small. Especially since it's a tad bit older, you wouldn't have to worry about it being too powerful as a first bike.

As opposed to other people, I most definitely would not recommend a gixxer 600 or r6 as a first bike... That is far too powerful, as most newer 600cc + sport bikes are built with the purpose of racing and track use. But a 96 600cc bike seems like a perfect starter for a larger rider.

 

[kill dank]

Bottom one.. I've always wanted a bike sorta like that.

 

[Belumoth]

yeah i have been leaning towards the bottom one as it is a higher cc than the dual sport. if anyone out there can give me advice i would like it. just wondering if it would be good to learn on. any tips would be appreciated too.

 

[MohtasaUnique]

I like the second bike better but get the first if this is your first bike. You really don't want to start out with something as hard/different as a crotchrocket. They're very touchy and very unstable when being driven by an inexperienced driver.

 

[Jemmy]

get the yamaha; I personally like it more; you should be fine as long as you drive safely and like a rational person

 

[Tckr]

Number 2

 

[Beast1337]

all looks sick