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First bike?
Posted by LesH [Email] (more from LesH) on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:08:25
In Reply to: motorcycle recommendation?, Mike Keller [Profile/Gallery]
, Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:09:18
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or have you ridden before? Insurance costs for a new cyclist might be an issue. Take you local motorcycle safety course for a discount.
Stay away from the 600cc+ sportbikes if you're a beginner.
You can probably get something used like a Kawasaki KLR650 (more dirt capable) or a Suzuki V-strom 650 for a couple thou.
Most recent bikes are stone reliable these days.
What dealers have you got nearby - where would you go for service?
A big scooter (Suzuki Burgmann 400/650) is an alternative - comfy and easy to ride (auto trans) and might be cheaper to insure.
I don't like the cruiser/shopper style bikes of any size - just too poseur for me and uncomfortably low for anyone with legs.
I rode a 70cc Honda Passport 70km round trip every day last summer with nothing but fun at 120mpg. Can't take it on the highway though.
Posts in this Thread:
- motorcycle recommendation?, Mike Keller , Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:09:18
- What I Suggest..., Johnson , Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:48:17
- Consult your local dealer ..., JMF, Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:05:09
- Re: motorcycle recommendation?, jeff in MD, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:17:22
- BMW of course....., Mike Lynch , Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:49:26
- Re: motorcycle recommendation?, No Snaab, Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:28:51
- First bike?, LesH, Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:08:25 <-- Viewing This Message
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