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Hey guys
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July 7, 2010 at 4:32 am #4084T-ShellyParticipant
Hey people, I’m getting my motorcycle lisence this weekend, and am very excited about it.
however, i don’t have much of an idea of what motorcycle i would like to buy. I was interested in the Suzuki GS500F 2009 model, but am very open to suggestions.
I’m an 18 yr. old boy, so maybe that can give you somewhere to start? haha.
i’m looking forward to your responses.
thanks,
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July 7, 2010 at 2:06 pm #27363Jeff in KentuckyParticipantIt is best to take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginner course, and try out their bikes first. How are you going to use the bike? Some are better for city riding, some for long trips, some for gravel roads, some for dirt. What do you like the looks of? How much money are you willing to spend?
The 500cc Suzuki is a good bike for a beginner. The air cooled engine gets hotter at a stoplight in the summer than a water cooled engine, and the choke is needed to start and warm up the engine. For something similar, also check out the 250cc and 500cc Kawasaki Ninjas.
July 7, 2010 at 9:50 pm #27374T-ShellyParticipantI’m gonna ride it in the city. I like the sport bike models. like the ninja or GS500F.
i’m willing to spend between 3 and 4k.July 7, 2010 at 10:43 pm #27375Jeff in KentuckyParticipantA used sporty scooter would be better in the city for a new rider, since they have an automatic transmission, but many people think they are not nearly as stylish as a regular motorcycle that shifts:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorcycle_manufacturers/yamaha/7607035/Yamaha-TMax-review.html
July 8, 2010 at 3:25 am #27381WeaponZeroParticipantIn the city you’re going to want a supermoto bike or a standard, not a sportbike. Though the GS500 is a standard just with sportbike plastics. Supermoto bikes will definitely be more fun tho.
July 8, 2010 at 5:22 am #27382T-ShellyParticipantso what are some good supermoto bikes?
do you have any suggestions?July 8, 2010 at 1:34 pm #27385CBBaronParticipantSuzuki DRZ-400SM, Yamaha WR250X, Kawasaki KLX250SF, and possibly the Honda CRF230M.
There are also so nice models from the european makes but price, performance and maintence goes up considerably.The DRZ has been around the longest and is quite popular so used versions are easier to find. The WR250X is a little more advanced and has fuel injection and a wider range transmission. The KLX is about $1000 cheaper new and still a good machine. The CRF has a lower seat height but otherwise offers no real advantage over the others.
Supermotos look like a lot of fun and I seriously considered getting one. However getting a great deal on a Ninja 250R changed my mind.
Bikes like the Ninja 250R, Ninja 500R and GS500F are also good entry level city bikes. They are small and light making it easier to learn and maneuver in the city but you sit upright unlike the supersports. Those bikes are usually classed as sportbikes but ride more like a standard.
Craig
July 8, 2010 at 9:13 pm #27392T-ShellyParticipanti’ve been really researching and looking for deals, and i’ve found a dealership who is currently selling a 2009 Ninja 500R new for $3000. I am thinking that is a good deal, am i wrong?
July 8, 2010 at 10:59 pm #27394ShamRock229ParticipantThats not a bad deal, if youre into the bike. The reason it’s so low is because its leftover inventory from 09 AND they discontinued the 500r. It’s not a bad price, but they’ll get you with the fine details. Ask them what the “out the door” price would be (bike, tax, fees, etc.)
July 9, 2010 at 7:08 am #27410T-ShellyParticipantI’ll do that. thats seems like a very smart thing to do, thank you.
July 9, 2010 at 11:51 am #27413CBBaronParticipantThat sounds like a great deal if new and even a good deal for a low mileage used bike. As mentioned just be aware of extra fees that the dealer may add to the final. Even if you buy private party you will be responsible for sales tax and any registration fees but dealers often add additional fees and charge for handling the registration.
Craig
July 9, 2010 at 5:02 pm #27417ShamRock229ParticipantYeah I was irritated when “Frieght & Assembly Fee” popped up on my receipt. Had I known that was coming (first time buying a NEW bike straight out of the box), I would have put up a little more of a fight during the haggling process…but whatever lol (it still irks me to this day haha)
It just goes to show that you have to do your research.
Oh yeah, I can almost guarantee you that the dealer wants that motorcycle gone ASAP. The 500r’s dont really fly off of the showroom floor and like I said, its old inventory from last year. He wants to make room for the new 2010’s and 2011’s, so you should have no problem talking the price down. I know some people arent comfortable with that kind of thing, but when you buy new, youre going to want to get the best deal you can get. It would be wise to take advantage of his situation, especially when 99% of the time, they try to take advantage of yours lol
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