Learning to Ride, a Bike that is....
#1
Learning to Ride, a Bike that is....
So, I was poking around with the fiancee..... and She and I thought it would be cool to look at Bikes, well She really likes the looks of the Ninja's and there are some decent deals in my area, (i think), so I thought about taking a gander, I know that I will be required to take a course, as well as take a test to get my cert. but I was looking to see if any of the lovely members here ride ninjas?
I am about 275ish, and 6 foot tall (please no fat jokes, heard them all) and she is maybe 5 foot and about 105ish, Now, Primary use of the bike would be me commuting to school with a secondary use as commuting us about 60 miles some weekends during the summer months....
I was looking and the two I liked the most were the 250, and the 650...
250 = cheap and some reviewed as the "BEST LEARNING SIZE" bike out there...
650 = cheaper than other 600's and just as "good"
Now, would it be best to go smaller and learn, rather than jump on the 650? I also understand that the power to weight ratio is gonna be shat with my fatass... (p90x starts when we move but thats another story)
I just wanted to get some opinions from riders (also note I did look in the beginner bike section, and found some of it helpful, but the ninja is sooooo sexcey to me, I can not resist it.....)
Thanks
I am about 275ish, and 6 foot tall (please no fat jokes, heard them all) and she is maybe 5 foot and about 105ish, Now, Primary use of the bike would be me commuting to school with a secondary use as commuting us about 60 miles some weekends during the summer months....
I was looking and the two I liked the most were the 250, and the 650...
250 = cheap and some reviewed as the "BEST LEARNING SIZE" bike out there...
650 = cheaper than other 600's and just as "good"
Now, would it be best to go smaller and learn, rather than jump on the 650? I also understand that the power to weight ratio is gonna be shat with my fatass... (p90x starts when we move but thats another story)
I just wanted to get some opinions from riders (also note I did look in the beginner bike section, and found some of it helpful, but the ninja is sooooo sexcey to me, I can not resist it.....)
Thanks
#2
If you are goig to get a 250 to learn on, find one really cheap; because you will grow tired of it quickly, and want to step up. I learned that after starting on a 125. I got it for free, but I still want something faster and more capable. I'm just waiting to have enough money for a 600... Still.
#3
You don't want a ninja if your back is tempermental. Everyone I've talked to about bikes says they're not fun after about 20 miles. Go for the CBR600RR if you're looking for a sport bike. I've been on the back of one of em and they're pretty comfy. If not, find a decent cruiser. And personally I think they look better. Lastly, with your size (I'm up there with ya), a buddy of mine told me to start with a 600 or 650 and that I could hold one down easily enough, then jump up to a 1000 when I got familiar and comfortable with it. So soon as I get some money, I'm grabbing a CBR, then I'm jumping to a 'Busa.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by CNYCountryKidd; 05-27-2010 at 09:12 AM. Reason: spelling airor.
#4
I think you'd have more fun on a harley instead of a rocket if you just want it for commuting and some summer trips. Check out the Dyna Superglide. As the for the size of a rocket if you want one, a couple buddys started out with 600's to learn on and got tired of them after a couple months and they went to 1000's and love it.
#6
it's a lot of extra power one of my friends tried to start out on a 1,000 and he couldn't ride it at all so he sold and bought a 250 to learn on.
But a friend of ours has a 2002 Honda VTX 1800 and that thing sure is fun to ride on.
But a friend of ours has a 2002 Honda VTX 1800 and that thing sure is fun to ride on.
#7
a 600cc bike usually makes about 100 hp, and a 1000cc usually makes 160+hp, and a 1000 isn't much heavier, either. I would say once you get your endorsement(if you need one in your state) then go and try some bikes. Just sitting on them alone helps a bit.
#8
I am 5'11" and weigh @225. I purchased a 2008 Ninja 250 (new) and had nothing but troubles with the tranny. After fighting with the dealer that I bought it from for a couple of months (Kawasaki kept telling me to deal with the dealership), I took that P.O.S. to the Harley dealership and traded it in for a 1200 Sportster. Now, my point is: not only did I get the comfort of a "cruiser", I also got the pep and response of a sport bike due to a 1200cc motor vs. weight. No arched back + straighter legs = more comfortable ride. In short, I love the Harley better! I don't plan on ever buying anything other than a Harley.
Last edited by jdespain; 05-27-2010 at 04:29 PM.
#10
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/251889/
I am 6'5" 280. If you have good self control I would buy a larger bike. The ZX14 or my choice a Busa. Anything smaller just won't be comfortable.
The reason I say go bigger is you have more respect 4 your bike as a newb. You will not want to ride any distance on the smaller bike by youself. Let alone with a passenger. Ask me, I put 99,183 miles on my 03 Busa.
I am 6'5" 280. If you have good self control I would buy a larger bike. The ZX14 or my choice a Busa. Anything smaller just won't be comfortable.
The reason I say go bigger is you have more respect 4 your bike as a newb. You will not want to ride any distance on the smaller bike by youself. Let alone with a passenger. Ask me, I put 99,183 miles on my 03 Busa.