what is a good motorcyle for beginers?

Buy something used and inexpensive for a starter bike.

Look for something old but not too old. You don't want something so old that it is a junker, but not something so new that you'll feel bad if you lay it down.

Look for something in the 500 - 800 CC engine size. This will be powerful enough so you don't get bored too soon, but not so fast that you will be afraid of it.

Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving. Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. Also used sport bikes tend to be more abused.

Watch the classified section of your local news paper. Some locations have shopper magazines with used motorcycles in your area. Reasonable used bikes are out there. Be patient. Don't buy too quickly, but if you find one you like, buy it right away. Unfortunately, with the price of gas, the price of used bikes has also risen. If you find a good starter bike, don't hesitate as they can sell quickly.

Don't get hung up on any particular brand. They are all about the same. Pay more attention to the bike's condition. If any one brand were really superior to all other brands, this would be the only brand bike on the road. In addition, if any brand bike was really inferior to the other brands, nobody would buy them and the company would be out of business.

Learn on this bike. Make your mistakes on it. Would you rather make your mistakes on an older bike or your nice shiny expensive new bike?

The most important thing you should do when getting your first bike is to take a motorcycle safety course.

After you have been riding a while and gain some experience, you can sell your starter bike and get the one you want. If maintained properly and not abused, you won't lose too much money on your starter bike. Put the money from the sale towards the bike you really want. By this time, you will have figured out what style bike best suits your riding style and needs.

If you settle on a sport bike for your next bike, avoid the used ones. As I said before, these bikes tend to be more abused. So if considering a sport bike, consider something new.

Have fun - Ride safe

the size and kind of ride is really up to the you the rider. I have been looking and sitting on a lot of bikes the Rebel and night hawks are to small for me my foot doesn't get under the shifter and I fell like my knees are in my face. I have a Suzuki gs 550 that was given to me "doesn't run" I sit on that and like it's fit I also Have a 78 gold wing "just got running" that is a 1000 I fit on that great took it for a ride once I got it running could handle it no problem. My friends first ride was a Shadow 1100 Ace he is on the small side but the bike fits him well and I have taken that out it was the first bike I took out on the street and highway. So again the point is less power is good if the ride fits you. sit on lots of bike talk with the dealer if there a good dealer they will help you with what fits you how you and where you plain to ride also make a difference in what kind of ride you buy.

Any suzuki or yamaha dirt bike, about 125cc's. Unless you're

a 200 pound big guy. Then you should go for a 500cc 4 stroke.

Take a riding course too.

It might reduce your insurance premium.

Unfortunately 2-strokes will be out as they use more fuel than 4-strokes, you could look at

Honda CG125 – pretty dull to look at but a good all-rounder

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cg_125_2007...

Honda CBR125 – sporty look

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_125_r_2...

Honda XL125V (mini Varadero) – off-road look

http://www.huntsmotorcycles.co.uk/NewBikes/2007_Ho...

Yamaha YBR 125 – dull looking all-rounder

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_ybr125_200...

Yamaha YZF 125 – sporty look

http://rearset.blogspot.com/2007/09/yamaha-yzf125-...

Yamaha XT125 – off-road look

http://www.bikepics.com/yamaha/xt125/

There are all sorts of 125s to suit all pockets, because they are used as beginner bikes second-hand ones can be uncared for but a dealer should at least offer a warranty on their second hand bikes.

rs125 cheap fast and brilliant fun i had one it cud do 100mph plus!! go for it and be safe