Recent content by TowneBike

Compared to the V Star 250, it just seems cheaper by an average of $750 and it seems like the Virago is more likely to have less km, I guess I'm wondering if there's something wrong with the bike.

Meaning it's a low quality bike?

So I'm looking on Kijiji at the Yamaha XV250 (Virago) and they all seem to have low km's and are fairly cheap, is there something wrong with that type of bike? Or are they just a bike you can buy for a cheap price?

Noted!! I'm thinking my first ride will be at a place like Learning Curves or RTI. 250's and 300's won't have that huge front brake will they? Do specs on a bike usually tell me if they have this type of brake?

Thanks for the advice, I'm being convinced I should try out all bikes, and definitely not trying anything over a 650 unless I'm supervised

Really helpful info! I have been trying to get quotes for several bikes between a 250 and 650 and I'll add the Vulcan 500 to the list! Family knows I'm riding and my Dad is also considering getting his licence, but he's unsure whereas I'm 100% certain. Thanks for answering the highway riding...

Haha whoops, pretty new with the jargon ;)

HAHAHAHAHA noted! Thanks for being so responsive!

Think those are called ball busters

Thanks for the positivity, I'm doing a lot of research so far with the insurance, and I'm getting quotes around $2000, thinking about going to a bike shop this weekend to get a feel for what it's like to sit on a bike. Know of any shops I can go to where they'd be ok with me testing seating on...

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind, V Star 250 is a top choice for me, and I've noticed the Virago 250 (like the handle bar design). Noticing the Savage on Kijiji and a lot of them have what I'd consider high odometers (30 000km+). Should I be weary of bikes like that? Or would I be...

Haha got it, thanks for the advice!!

Really big help!!!! I was a bit confused about courses and your ability to get an M2/M with them. Does taking the course also help shorten the time it take to go from M2 to M, and does getting the test with the course make insurance cheaper?

Thanks Java, appreciate taking the time to answer questions

Hahaha Hahaha literally laughed out loud with baby boomer comment. Yea like I said, max I'm thinking is vstar 650, would you say that's too powerful as a first time rider? Would you mind sharing history of riding any type of 250 in terms of two up riding and highway capability?