Crotch Rocket Suggestions
04-19-2003, 05:25 AM
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Crotch Rocket Suggestions
I am considering buying a street bike to use for work, the gym, and just local errands.
Where can I find some good buys? Anyone in the MD/VA area selling a decent bike?
I'm looking for a reliable, gas preserving, "safe" bike for under 1k! Something like a Kawasaki Ninja, but not with near the price and power.
Anyone?
Spike
Where can I find some good buys? Anyone in the MD/VA area selling a decent bike?
I'm looking for a reliable, gas preserving, "safe" bike for under 1k! Something like a Kawasaki Ninja, but not with near the price and power.
Anyone?
Spike
04-19-2003, 08:06 AM
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You might want to look into a Kawasaki Ninja 250, or if youre lucky you might find an EX500. I doubt for under a grand though.
Another bike in your range, and something "sporty" (as sporty as it gets for $1k) is a Suzuki GS500e. That'll do the trick
If you can scrounge together about 3k you can get yourself a ~2000 Suzuki SV650s and a little less will get you an SV650.
The SV(or s) is an amazing handling motorcycle, though you can't adjust the front forks. For your needs, and 95% of the world, it's more than adequate in it's stock form, for handling.
Those are some suggestions.
Another bike in your range, and something "sporty" (as sporty as it gets for $1k) is a Suzuki GS500e. That'll do the trick
If you can scrounge together about 3k you can get yourself a ~2000 Suzuki SV650s and a little less will get you an SV650.
The SV(or s) is an amazing handling motorcycle, though you can't adjust the front forks. For your needs, and 95% of the world, it's more than adequate in it's stock form, for handling.
Those are some suggestions.
04-20-2003, 11:54 AM
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If you have never riden a bike, start with something small. The 250 is really small and you'll want to sell it with in no time.
I'm looking to get a bike in the next year or so myself and have been told to get a 500 or 650 to start off with, it'll have enough nuts to keep me happy for a while, looking at a EX500, new goes for about 6Gs CND ifI remeber correctly.
Why not look at an older bike?
I'm looking to get a bike in the next year or so myself and have been told to get a 500 or 650 to start off with, it'll have enough nuts to keep me happy for a while, looking at a EX500, new goes for about 6Gs CND ifI remeber correctly.
Why not look at an older bike?
04-20-2003, 03:53 PM
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I'm open to a older bike...even a used one if its been maintained well. I don't need something crazy, just something fun to play around on.
I rode a Yamaha 1000cc bike and it had WAY to much kick for me. I've ridden a couple 500's and they seem about right.
Spike
I rode a Yamaha 1000cc bike and it had WAY to much kick for me. I've ridden a couple 500's and they seem about right.
Spike
04-20-2003, 03:57 PM
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Heres the current suggestion list for newer riders.
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=64143
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=64143
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04-21-2003, 09:29 AM
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I have ridden before...I have my learners and bike license already. I'm was just curious about what kind of bike to look for for a beginner.
Any good bike forums around..esp. classifieds? Va area!
Spike
Any good bike forums around..esp. classifieds? Va area!
Spike