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KellyKel · 05-20-2008, 10:58 AM

I’m one of those “Start Small and wear your Gear,” advocates when it comes to people with NO experience. Motorcycles are inherently dangerous and newb riders can get themselves into trouble easily. Even if they have some experience it’s the anticipation of what’s going to happen next that takes a long while to develop.

Here are (IMO) a few good first bikes:

Suzuki GS500

Suzuki SV 650

Kawasaki Ninja 250R (This is a 2008 - SICK!!!)

The Ninja is well known for being an excellent learning bike. All across the country you can snag them up for about $2,000 and resell them for the same price, obviously not the 2008s, but they too are highly desireable. I don’t know of any other bike that can hold that value.

My advice is:

1) Take the MSF course (they basically give you an endorsement - plus valuable information)
2) Buy the best gear you can afford, and use it!

Good luck – enjoy.

05-20-2008, 10:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
KellyKel Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 211	I’m one of those “Start Small and wear your Gear,” advocates when it comes to people with NO experience. Motorcycles are inherently dangerous and newb riders can get themselves into trouble easily. Even if they have some experience it’s the anticipation of what’s going to happen next that takes a long while to develop. Here are (IMO) a few good first bikes: Suzuki GS500 Suzuki SV 650 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (This is a 2008 - SICK!!!) The Ninja is well known for being an excellent learning bike. All across the country you can snag them up for about $2,000 and resell them for the same price, obviously not the 2008s, but they too are highly desireable. I don’t know of any other bike that can hold that value. My advice is: 1) Take the MSF course (they basically give you an endorsement - plus valuable information) 2) Buy the best gear you can afford, and use it! Good luck – enjoy.