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entry level motorcycle?
so im looking to buy a motorcycle, i was thinking about a Kawasaki Ninja or Suzuki GS. i thought about the 250cc ones but ive been told they can be trouble on the highway because they are so light it feels like you are going to be blown off the road when a tractor trailer passes you. so i was thinking about a 500cc. Ive never really ridden a motorcycle before(i had a gas powered scooter so im not afraid about riding a 2 wheeled object.)
the only thing im worried about is..ive heard that if you havnt ridden a motorcycle before you should get a 250cc because shifiting on it is much easier then the bigger bikes.
so what im getting at is...would it be wise to get a 500cc bike and just learn how to or would it be to hard? and i should just get a 250cc...
btw im a very quick learner, for example i got into a manual car and just figured it out with no instructions. and stalled about like 2-3 times the first hour but after taht i have not stalled once(been driving a stick car ever sense(about 2 1/2 years.)
but i heard shifting in a manual car is very different then on a bike because when you downshift you have to match rpms to the speed or your going to skid out. is it hard to downshift while stoping at the same time?
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
First, you need to understand the statistics to know what to stay away from. There are more deaths on 600cc sportbikes than any other class. This class is race ready and the engines are tuned for very strong High rpm power. Now, that being said, a 500cc bike is not considered an entry level bike. But, they are designed for mid range power. Which is more friendly and more forgiving to the beginner than a 600cc sportbike. Since you have experience on two wheels you should do fine starting out on a 500cc bike. It is true that most 250's are not desireable on the highway. They are capable. But not a good choice. Being light is one factor. But also running at near full throttle doesn't give you much margin of power should you need to accelerate. A 500cc bike at 70 mph will be running at about 1/2 throttle and will not be running at 10,000 rpm like the 250 ninja. Shifting on a bike is easier than a car once you get used to it. You do need to be careful not to downshift too early. As this can cause the rear to lose traction. Don't downshift during a turn. Experience riders can shift during turns and I will frequently accelerate when coming out of a turn. But, it is a good idea not to until you have about a years worth of experience on a particular bike. The 500cc bikes aren't that much heavier, probably 30 lbs. But, they have slightly wider tires which also slows the amount you get blown around on the highway.
- Tim DLv 71 decade ago
Changing gears is not that different from a car, easier in that the gear lever only goes in two directions, up and down. A reason to begin with a 250 is that it is less likely that you would get into a situation where it is possible to “skid out” when changing down – btw that situation is grossly exaggerated.
Take a course it is painful to learn by trial and error on a bike, you will still stall but at least you won’t panic and know what to do in that situation.
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
Shifting on all bikes is the same. Get what ever bike fits you and learn to lean slowly and ride slow for the first 3 months.
