Comments on: Motorcycles; Best bike? http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike All About Motorcycle Bikes Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:02:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: bluff mike http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-923 bluff mike Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:15:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-923 Good choice. Honda has never left my by the road. VStars are a little underpowered and need the valves adjusted fairly frequently, so maintenancee cost becomes a factor, but other than that, you can't go wrong with any of the mid-size (600- 750cc) bikes from the Jap Big Four<br><b>References : </b><br> Good choice. Honda has never left my by the road.

VStars are a little underpowered and need the valves adjusted fairly frequently, so maintenancee cost becomes a factor, but other than that, you can't go wrong with any of the mid-size (600- 750cc) bikes from the Jap Big Four
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]]> By: Mad Scientist Matt http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-922 Mad Scientist Matt Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:28:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-922 Since you're looking for cruisers, I have just two rules here. One, it should be so light that if it fell over you could pick it up without any help. Aside from the obvious usefulness, picking a light first bike makes it less likely you will have it fall over on you. Two, it needs to fit you correctly. You should be able to get both feet flat on the ground when sitting in the saddle, and you should feel comfortable with your hands on the bars and your feet on the pegs or floorboards. Have fun. There's several beginner friendly Honda Shadow models out there.<br><b>References : </b><br> Since you're looking for cruisers, I have just two rules here. One, it should be so light that if it fell over you could pick it up without any help. Aside from the obvious usefulness, picking a light first bike makes it less likely you will have it fall over on you.

Two, it needs to fit you correctly. You should be able to get both feet flat on the ground when sitting in the saddle, and you should feel comfortable with your hands on the bars and your feet on the pegs or floorboards.

Have fun. There's several beginner friendly Honda Shadow models out there.
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]]> By: davidsohn1 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-921 davidsohn1 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-921 My first bike is and was an 800cc ducati monster. Works for me. It will depend on your favored riding position. I do not like cruisers with my legs cast out in fron of me, but my brother-in-law is the opposite. The monster does not have the extreme forward lean of a crotch rocket, but you are not sitting back, handles great and there are many used 620s and 695s around for inexpensive. Weight should be relatively light around 400 lbs. so if you start to drop you have a chance to recover it.Most people I spoke with warned me off crotch rockets and bigger bikes<br><b>References : </b><br> My first bike is and was an 800cc ducati monster. Works for me. It will depend on your favored riding position. I do not like cruisers with my legs cast out in fron of me, but my brother-in-law is the opposite. The monster does not have the extreme forward lean of a crotch rocket, but you are not sitting back, handles great and there are many used 620s and 695s around for inexpensive. Weight should be relatively light around 400 lbs. so if you start to drop you have a chance to recover it.Most people I spoke with warned me off crotch rockets and bigger bikes
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]]> By: Alex http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-920 Alex Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:55:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-920 i'm in the same position with you,about half a year now.i'd say ducati monster 620 or 695.the 695 has 50% less maintenance cost and parts,so if you can afford the 7990 euros that it costs,don't look anywhere else.no problems in this bike,sold more than 170.000 bikes worldwide.only problem is that is air-cooled,so if you live in Africa you may have a problem.anywhere else you won't.now,don't listen to any other crap the may say,i'm about to buy one myself!drive safe and have fun!<br><b>References : </b><br> i'm in the same position with you,about half a year now.i'd say ducati monster 620 or 695.the 695 has 50% less maintenance cost and parts,so if you can afford the 7990 euros that it costs,don't look anywhere else.no problems in this bike,sold more than 170.000 bikes worldwide.only problem is that is air-cooled,so if you live in Africa you may have a problem.anywhere else you won't.now,don't listen to any other crap the may say,i'm about to buy one myself!drive safe and have fun!
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]]> By: seelarke http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-919 seelarke Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:32:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-919 Harley Davidson by far! We love ours for the back roads... if you are going long distance, don't get a Low Rider or Sportster. Not comfy enough. Have fun!<br><b>References : </b><br> Harley Davidson by far! We love ours for the back roads… if you are going long distance, don't get a Low Rider or Sportster. Not comfy enough.
Have fun!
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]]> By: darling.jeffrey http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-918 darling.jeffrey Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:55:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-918 Depends on you. City like newyork the 250cc bikes are populor. My first bike was and r6 and i currents ride an r1. I waited untill i was older to get a bike because if i had one at 19 or 20 i would have killed myself. whatever you get you'll love it. ride safe jeff<br><b>References : </b><br> Depends on you. City like newyork the 250cc bikes are populor. My first bike was and r6 and i currents ride an r1. I waited untill i was older to get a bike because if i had one at 19 or 20 i would have killed myself. whatever you get you'll love it.

ride safe

jeff
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]]> By: Mad Jack http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-917 Mad Jack Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:06:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-917 The best bike is whatever is the best bike for you and your riding style. As far as make goes, they are all about the same in quality. Most young people prefer the crotch rockets. I used to like them myself when I was younger but out grew them years ago. I now prefer the cruisers. I currently own a Suzuki Intruder that I am quite happy with. It isn't the fastest bike on the road, but speed isn't everything. It is still fast enough to put a smile on my face though. My suggestion is go with what YOU like. Buy something that is within your means. Don't go too big or too small. Maybe get something used in about the 500 - 750 CC range. After you get more experienced, sell it and get something bigger.<br><b>References : </b><br> The best bike is whatever is the best bike for you and your riding style.

As far as make goes, they are all about the same in quality.

Most young people prefer the crotch rockets. I used to like them myself when I was younger but out grew them years ago.

I now prefer the cruisers. I currently own a Suzuki Intruder that I am quite happy with. It isn't the fastest bike on the road, but speed isn't everything. It is still fast enough to put a smile on my face though.

My suggestion is go with what YOU like. Buy something that is within your means. Don't go too big or too small.

Maybe get something used in about the 500 – 750 CC range. After you get more experienced, sell it and get something bigger.
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]]> By: scooterman131 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-916 scooterman131 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:37:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-916 Yamaha. Choose what you want in a bike and they have it. Fewest recalls and quality is good. The bikes last. I have three bikes, all Yamaha, all run. The newest bike is 17 years old and will do zero to sixty in 1.9 seconds. That's a stock bike with no modifications. My other two bikes are 27 years old and run good. That is quality.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yamaha. Choose what you want in a bike and they have it. Fewest recalls and quality is good. The bikes last. I have three bikes, all Yamaha, all run. The newest bike is 17 years old and will do zero to sixty in 1.9 seconds. That's a stock bike with no modifications. My other two bikes are 27 years old and run good. That is quality.
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]]> By: kneedeepkz650 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-915 kneedeepkz650 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:56:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-915 most people for their first bike have been looking at the ninja 250r,great handling,great fuel mileage,exellent resale when your ready to upgrade.<br><b>References : </b><br> most people for their first bike have been looking at the ninja 250r,great handling,great fuel mileage,exellent resale when your ready to upgrade.
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]]> By: lydja http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike/comment-page-1#comment-914 lydja Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.motorcyclebikes.org/motorcycles-bike/motorcycles-best-bike#comment-914 I suggest something like the 650 Dragstar Yamaha. Just the right size for a first bike after you have passed your test, and if you wanted to go bigger the 1100 Dragstar - same size bike just a bigger engine.<br><b>References : </b><br> I suggest something like the 650 Dragstar Yamaha. Just the right size for a first bike after you have passed your test, and if you wanted to go bigger the 1100 Dragstar – same size bike just a bigger engine.
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