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Message started by shadow on 04/07/07 at 06:05:12

Title: best bike review
Post by shadow on 04/07/07 at 06:05:12

New here as a poster but I've been reading along for a while now.

A while back someone posted a reprinted article from 2003 I believe about the best beginner bike for under $5000.00.

I thought it was this board and have done several searches but cannot find it anywhere.

Anybody know where I can locate it?

Thanx
Greg

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by Paladin on 04/07/07 at 08:29:15

Try: http://www.epinions.com/content_106184806020

Altho' to be honest, there is no such thing as a "best beginner's bike" -- too many varibles. There is no "best" anything. There may be a best for a purpose readily available for a reasonable amount of money, but no actual best.

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by justin_o_guy on 04/07/07 at 08:51:40

I dunno about that article, but this Zuki 650 is a hoot & the Kawasaki Ninja 250 has been on the market for many years, like 20? or so. If I get to add to the bikes I own, that's likely the one I would go for. I think a new on is a bit over $3,000.00. They are reliable & offer great MPG & aren't "crotch rocket" seating. I have a friend in West Tx who knows a tall man who rides one all the time & says it is a gas. If I had one to go with this 650 I would really giggle. I can't imagine NOT keeping the 650. It's just to fine pulling thru a turn or away from a stop. It even handles decent. I might think otherwise if I had enough hours on a better handler, but it's a very comfortable bike to sit on, low & easy to handle. Cant go wrong.

Oh, I am 5'6" and a fellow let me sit on his Kawi 250. I can flat foot it easily. I wear 30 inch inseam jeans.

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by shadow on 04/07/07 at 14:22:16

I/We actually have An S-40 and a GS-500E.

Both were in the article.

I was looking for it because it had a lot of good info on all the bikes.Wish I would have printed it out when I saw it.

I agree with the broad interpretation of beginner bike.
I love My GS it was my starter bike,but I rode dirt for years.

The S-40 was/is my girlfriend's starter bike.Great for her.Wish I'd had it to take my test on.Way easier to ride slow than the GS.

Thanks for the help.

Greg

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by Taz on 04/08/07 at 04:02:19

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/2006_suzuki_boulevard_s40/

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by Dragon King on 04/08/07 at 19:29:41

cycle world did one last year not sure what issue 8)

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by aussie_biker on 04/09/07 at 01:34:14

shadow wrote:

The very best beginners bike is one that has sold heaps.
WHEN,not if,You drop it,hit a kerb,neighbours dog,slippery corner you know there are plenty of cheap spares around.
Over here you can do a course & ride any size bike if you have an Open Licence & over a certain age I passed last millenium.
I pulled into a mates shop a while ago as a bloke pulled out on a new FatBoy.
Had his licence for a week & dropped it 3 times already!!
Expensive learner ride.
Dirt bikes are great to learn on as you learn how to controll it with the back wheel spinning & sliding eg oil on road,wet corners,panic stops for trees instead of cages.
Whatever it is don't be concerned about the paint. :P

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by Island_Biker on 04/09/07 at 11:57:15

I saw an ad last week for an 1100cc bike (I forget which kind) that he advertised as a "great beginner's bike"

Title: Re: best bike review
Post by Setral on 04/09/07 at 12:36:52

Island_Biker wrote:

I saw an ad last week for an 1100cc bike (I forget which kind) that he advertised as a "great beginner's bike"

Kinda scared anytime something over 800cc is listed as a "Beginners Bike"