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10-22-2008, 05:58 AM
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Too much for 1st ?
Hello there,
i'm turning 20 soon and i'm going to buy a motorcycle, now i live in an island, Cyprus, so the power thing is not so important but what is more important to me is the look. I have a scooter for 4 years, but i know that its a big difference with a big bike. I love the look of CBR, R6 or GSX-r. But you would probably tell me its too much for a starter like me ? is there any Street bike that you could suggest me, but as i said the most important thing to me is the look and the feel to enjoy it  Thank you. |
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10-22-2008, 06:12 AM
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You're smart to ask. If you want the look without the pain, consider a Ninja 250.
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10-22-2008, 07:14 AM
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Sachi should be telling you to check the newbie thread at some point. I'm telling you that if you go the route you'd like you will wreck the bike in less than two weeks. You're on an island so go small cc. Buy used (cause you're gonna fall off and cheap bikes aren't as painful to watch broken as new ones are). I'd be thinking Honda Nighthawk 250 or Kawi Ninja 250 as your start. If you run across a Honda VFR400 that may not be so bad. Just keep it under 500 cc for the first few years and try to find a motorcycle safety class somewhere. Good luck.
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10-22-2008, 07:58 AM
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Hmm, the ninja 250 looks quite good.
Also i'm a tall guy, about 1,95m dunno if it makes any difference ? How about a street bike like CB100r, just with lower cc  anything in mind ? Also there is No motorcycle safety class here, so need to learn it myself... |
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10-22-2008, 08:06 AM
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That might be a bit tall to fit on a 250R. But you should sit on one to see how it feels. The Ninja 500R and 650R might also be decent choices depending on your weight and size. The Suzuki GS500F would be a good choice (and it has that sport bike look you are looking for). What country are you located in? It will help us recommend models as the US has far less small bike options than most of the world. Last edited by BrowningBAR : 10-22-2008 at 10:50 PM. |
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10-22-2008, 09:51 AM
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Dual Purpose is your answer. Dirtbike looks and ability and streetbike legal. Suzuki DRZ400SM is in your future young man.
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10-22-2008, 09:47 PM
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As i said before i live in Cyprus,its an island near Greece. Now about the Dual-purpose Bikes, is the one that have the off-road look, but are for city ride ? if is that i kinda like them too. But are they easy and comfort to ride ? Will it be ok to ride a 2-3h trip in Sundays etc ? |
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10-22-2008, 10:59 PM
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Yes, for the most part they look like dirt bikes. The most popular model here in the states is the Kawasaki 650R. These can be ridden across the country (or island, in your case), so a 2-3 hour ride is no problem at all. Suzuki and Honda also offer dual purpose model: (Here are a few, your area may or may not have these available) Suzuki DR650SE http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DR650SEK9 Suzuki DR-Z400S http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DRZ400SK9 Suzuki V-Strom 650 http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/DL650K9 Honda XR650L Honda Motorcycles - 2009 XR650L - Colors, Specifications, Pricing, Accessories, Gallery Kawasaki KLR650 http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=358 Kawasaki KLX 250S http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=282 Last edited by BrowningBAR : 10-22-2008 at 11:04 PM. |
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10-23-2008, 04:43 AM
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10-27-2008, 02:05 AM
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btw guys, does any1 know if the MH ( motor hispania ) has good bikes ?
i foudn few, they have yamaha engine, and the shape is yamaha copy, but i dunno if that brand is good. |
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