Motorcycle help, beginner right here lol Options

[SeverX13]

Hey guys. So im thinkin about buying a crotch rocket in the near future. can any of yall help me out with some tips on learning how to ride? i never have b4. not even a dirt bike haha. also a decent starter bike. I was thinkin about pickin up an older kawasaki ninja or something.


thanks!

~Brent~

[legalkid86]

Hey guys. So im thinkin about buying a crotch rocket in the near future. can any of yall help me out with some tips on learning how to ride? i never have b4. not even a dirt bike haha. also a decent starter bike. I was thinkin about pickin up an older kawasaki ninja or something.


thanks!

~Brent~

well buddy i would say go for a yamaha r1 they are the best bikes cause me i had a 750gsxr and well u get tired of the weight and well as well how little the bike is, my recommendations learn to ride in a 750 than go and purchase an r1, search your local craigslist their is many offers, and well yeah , do move the steering, learn to shift your weight, and becareful with gravel and pot holes, try not to ride on the side of roads where gravel accumalates. Good luck, once you ride, youll never get off

[razor7]

well buddy i would say go for a yamaha r1 they are the best bikes cause me i had a 750gsxr and well u get tired of the weight and well as well how little the bike is, my recommendations learn to ride in a 750 than go and purchase an r1, search your local craigslist their is many offers, and well yeah , do move the steering, learn to shift your weight, and becareful with gravel and pot holes, try not to ride on the side of roads where gravel accumalates. Good luck, once you ride, youll never get off

Ok,
Don't listen to him whatsoever. Your standard 750 is 0-60 in 3.0, and has a top speed of 180-200 depending on the bike and gearing. 750's are NOT considered learners bikes, and should NEVER be ridden by anyone learning. Even if you don't drive it fast, you'll be more likely to drop it or cause damage to other people's property if you happen to lay it down.

Look around for an older EX250 (Ninja 250). They are decent bikes, and 90% of the riders on the road learned on one. They're still faster than cars, but you're less apt to kill yourself on one. From there, slowly migrate up to a 600, then 750, then 1000. By doing the jumps slowly and without a large gap inbetween sizes you'll be able to keep learning as you progress.

The other option would be to buy a pit bike or small street legal dirt bike (like a little KX250, or something of the sort). These are great for riding as well, and tend to be somewhat forgiving.

I learned how to ride on a little pit bike, but my first real motorcycle was a 750. I think it was a stupid decision, and there are more times than one that I should have died on that bike, and the current one (GSXR 750). I highly suggest you start off small and work your way up.

-TC