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| Hi. I am a new rider...just passed the MSF course. This is the extent of my experience,however I am mature enough to fully respect the power and danger inherent in bikes. I have no intention to ride anywhere other than my local neighborhood roads and parking lots for quite a while....don't get me wrong, I really like riding, but I know my limits at this point.
That being said, I don't know what bike to start with! I want a sport-touring style and was looking at the Ninja 250 and 500, neither of which I was thrilled with(style wise), and I know I would eventually get rid of them, but at this point safe practice and learning is what I need. However, when shopping all the dealers said I would be fine with Ninja650r or a Suzuki SV650. I thought these two bikes would be too much for me but know I keep hearing and reading different opinions. Given my intentions, are these bikes worth considering? I would love either one way over the 250 or 500, style wise, but again, I don't want more than I can handle. |
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| The 250 and 500 are definitely very safe choices for any new rider. They are very light and forgiving of mistakes. However, the 650's can also be safe in the RIGHT hands. Never believe a dealer about how much bike you can handle, even though they may happen to be correct in this case.
That said, these particular 650's could also be dangerous in the WRONG hands. They are rather sporty and are the highest performance bikes a new rider should ever consider. These two are in a very small group of bikes that can be considered "one bike for life," because they can be safe for a conservative new rider, and they will perform well enough for a very experienced rider to enjoy them without ever needing more bike. They can and do even perform well enough to be used for trackdays, if their rider advances to that level.
If you truly intend to ride smartly and safely, you should be OK with these bikes. That's no guarantee, but there never is.
Good luck, and welcome to the club.
K$ |
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| | Thanks for the advice! I went to Kwak dealer today and tried out the 250. Yeah, it's small but I think it is the way to go at this time. I'll move up eventually, I think, but for right now I want to be as safe and in control as possible. |
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Last Login: 2/19/2008 3:39:20 PM
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| I think a rider w/ a little experience or at least a decent mindframe can handle the 650. The clutch and throttle are both decently forgiving....your not going to put yourself on your *** by carefully using this bike. Its not a Busa.
I bought it as my first bike after having a small bit of dirtbike riding experience.
However, I am 6'5 230 and the option of a 250 was just out of the question. Good choice. I think it is better to err on the side of caution when it comes to riding. There is always time to upgrade, and if you make that decision, its usually not a costly one. Starting on a bike that is over your head can be a decision that costs, financially and health-wise.
Great luck w/ the 250. |
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