I browse through here weekly and I am about to join the MSF course. I have done some research about best beginner bikes. I can spend $500-$700 dollars. I hear the Ninja 500 is a awesome beginner bike. I will check some out and talk to some shops. My ? is that how do you REALLY know how good a condition a bike is in. I know very little about bikes. I need to buy a bike very soon (various reasons) and that does not mean I will be riding it until I have mucho practice at the MSF course. Any help? Thanks

Also I just called my local MSF plsce, adn they are booked through June!! Jesus


[Modified by blue95accord, 3:29 PM 3/15/2002]

 

based on your age, I recomend:


seriously, based on the money you have to spend, the best thing to do is buy from and individual that you trust. A dual sport may be more affordable and better maintained than a cheap crotch rocket that someone has been stunting on and now trying to unload. Better to learn on too.

 

LOL, ya I am enjoying my huvaround but I need more power. haha. Thanks

Also I am 5 10/11 170lbs


[Modified by blue95accord, 4:26 PM 3/15/2002]

 

This site helped me alot.
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html

But in all honesty, taking someone who has riden before and knows about bikes is your best bet in finding the best bike for u.

 

thanks, good tips

 

I would be leary of any sportbike you bought for $700. The cheapest sportbike you can get would be an EX250 (Ninja 250). You could probably find a decent running one (with questionable bodywork) for around $1200 if you looked hard enough. Otherwise, I've seen some nice EX500s, and CBR600 F2s getting sold between $2100 and $2500. Try checking your local paper or http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/index.php