Im looking to start riding so Ive been researching beginner bikes. What are some good looking beginner bikes weither it be stock or ones that youve seen modified and look good? These are some of the ones that I like, most of them are "naked" but Id love to see some early Ninja 600's or CBR's ( I know, not the best beginner bike) that have been updated. I really wish that manufactuerers would make better looking beginner bikes. I think a lot more beginners would learn on a smaller displacement bike if they actually looked better. I know its not a good wat to shop for bikes if your a beginner but I know that when I first started looking at bikes, I was looking based upon looks and not so much as to the specs of the bike. Im amazed that you can still get a 250R Ninja that looks like its right out of "Top Gun". Lets see some nice beginner bikes that look good to. Post up what youve seen around.

Bikes that Ive been looking at (stock photos)
Yamaha SRx-6

Suzuki GS500

Suzuki bandit 600

 

-Mandatory statement-
Remember Gear and MSF

 

Aesthetics are a very personal decision.

But, I believe the new (Suzuki) GS500F's come with full-fairings that resemble the GSXR line.

 

Appearance shouldn't really matter for your first bike because you will probably drop it.

 

Ninja 250
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread/1915182





Ninja 650

 

bandit 400

 

650 ninja

 

naked bikes are baaaaangin

 

honda CB-1!!

 

I know Gizmo already posted a 250, but no one gives the white ones any love

 

lol ninja 250s are great beginner bikes but they are NOT good looking bikes lol

 

 

PS... love the srx, but you wont be breaking any speed records with it

 

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They havent been redesigned..ever...lol since the late 80's

i think if they made them mini 636 look a likes theyd sell like hotcakes.

 

i agree. i think what keeps sales down and beginner injuries up is the fact that most of the beginner bikes look ugly.

 

KOREA!!!!


seriously, if kawi updated the look of the ninjer 250 it'd sell like hotcakes.

and if honda would give us a cbr400 stateside i'd be impressed.

 

i think the hyosung 250 is poorly designed in comp to the ex250

both bikes feel real cheap, but the hyosung isn't as light as the ex250. but it has dual disc brakes i guess...

 

Im short (like 5'7'') what bikes would you guys recomend or would you just lower one?

 

5'7 isnt that bad man, theres girl riders that are shorter than that

youll fit a ninja 250 with ease, shouldnt have any problems with a cbr rf2-f4 either

try wearing timberlands or something that give you an extra inch if it really bothers you

 

vfr 400

 

Good luck finding one.

 

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I'm 5'7"

I can flatfoot my ninja 250 with both feet.

 

Gees half the bikes mentioned or posted aren't even manufactured anymore, lol.

My Rebel is a pretty sweet looking bike. I'd post a pic of it now, but photobucket is being a PITA to load at the moment (for me).

 

i'm gonna go ahead and throw in my vote for an sv650 as well. Plenty of aftermarket to keep you interested in the bike, as well as nice useable power. While still being easy on the wallet.