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Greetings, from a new rider
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July 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm #3197optionfaParticipant
Let me just start off by saying how much websites like this have helped me in my search for a first motorcycle!
After reading many helpful posts I decided to make one of my own and hopefully get some good feedback on my research so far…
As a 22 year old hopeful rider hailing from Ontario Canada I just recently got my M1 license and will be doing the motorcycle safety course in 2 weeks. With steep Ontario insurance rates, and being aware that a 600 cc super sport is not the bike for me I have been doing a considerable amount of research on potential first bikes.
First thing that caught my eye was, not surprisingly, the 08/09 ninja 250rs. This bike looks incredible, cheap on insurance and sticker price, and from what I have been reading the most popular beginner bike out there.
My only concern is, being a 6’1″ 190 lb guy this bike seems like it could be a little small. I sat on one at the local Kawi dealer and my knees rested above the seam of the gas tank which seemed like it could feel a bit cramped on longer rides, also the seat position was a bit too upright for my liking.
I still really like the ninja despite its smaller size… and the fact that I can probably sell it for close to the original sticker price a year or two down the road makes it even more appealing.Then there’s the ex500 ninja, I haven’t looked into this bike nearly as much as the 250r because in all honesty it doesn’t look all that great even the newer models.
The 500 would probably fit me a bit better than the 250… but I haven’t actually gotten a chance to sit on one, also I would opt for a used 2000 + so I would save probably $2000 over a new 250r.Finally, the sv650… This bike seems like it could be the best of the three, I wouldn’t have any issues fitting on it, low insurance rate, and it looks great when it has the fairing kit on it.
The only problem with the SV, it’s very tough to find one around the Toronto area I haven’t seen too many used listings around.So that’s pretty much where I stand right now, torn between three potential bikes. Any sort of feedback to help me decide or helpful advice is appreciated.
Cheers.
July 26, 2009 at 9:40 pm #20968yugen852ParticipantWelcome to the site. Honestly, I wouldn’t know what to recommend, but it would be better if you would post this on the ‘general’ section, since its the most viewed section. Hope you find the correct bike for you.
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July 30, 2009 at 12:23 am #21054naza2004ParticipantFor what its worth I passed my MSF course in Pennsylvania in late June and got a Ninja 250 09 a week later. I can say if you have no experience riding the 250 can accelerate very quickly. I am 5’11” and 212lbs and it will get up to 55mph with no problem and I am conservative on the throttle since I am in the break in period for the engine. I was thinking that a used 500 or 650 would be better buy in the few trips I have made with my new bike I have come across situations where more hp would not be helpful.
The new 250 looks great and I found little difference between the ninja 250 and 500 as far as fit goes but their is a huge difference to the ninja 650 ( much more up right and much heavier). I know that a used bike is cheaper than new for insurance and initial cost but if you are not mechanically savy to recognize problems buying used can be difficult especially without help. Good luck finding your ride!
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