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New rider looking for a bike
- Thread starter ACsurge
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I'd also recommend starting with the 650. A proper motorcycle underwriter won't charge much more for it vs a 650, and if you're much over 150# or (especially) want to be able to ride the 400 series, the 250 will be a stretch.
I started my wife on a 250 and moved her to a 650, but only because she was an absolute novice rider and I didn't want her to scare herself. It worked well for us, but she did outgrow the 250 after her first season, no question.
As for looking at a bike, anything Pickering or east...PM me and I'd be happy to come and lend my time to scope out any prospects for you.
I started my wife on a 250 and moved her to a 650, but only because she was an absolute novice rider and I didn't want her to scare herself. It worked well for us, but she did outgrow the 250 after her first season, no question.
As for looking at a bike, anything Pickering or east...PM me and I'd be happy to come and lend my time to scope out any prospects for you.
I have never really cared about FI, especially on a bike to ride around southern ontario. If you are climbing mountains, it helps, otherwise meh. FI goes wrong less often than carbs, but is a much bigger pain in the ass to fix if it does.
Insurance may start to get ugly at 950. I wouldn't be concerned about a 650. They are quite low-strung and the ones I have been exposed to haven't had many issues.
I believe the Shadow 750 is fuel injected as well? It's a reliable bike and easy to ride, you can ride it for a while before "needing" to upgrade. There are a few different models to suit individual taste and many used available for sale.
You can get a great deal now in winter but I would suggest going to get your M1X done first before buying something, especially if you have never ridden before. you can try cruisers and sporty bikes at the course and see which one suits you best before buying. Just my 2 cents...
sburns
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I would just concentrate on getting your license, which it seems you have lined up for the spring. While you are waiting researching the bikes you are interested in and figuring out your budget etc, and the insurance dance. There are a few motocycle shows in the new year might be worth checking out to see some bikes. Once you have completed the course hopefully you will get a sense of riding and what bikes you like, if all goes well you will have your license and you didn't get scared off from motorcycles. Any of the used Jap bikes in the 650 cc range should be great to start on. But otherwise buy what you like if you can afford it and insurance, have fun!
As stupid as it is when the actual horsepower ranges are sometimes quite small between a 650 and a 750 or more, insurance companies don't see it that way - anything bigger than a 650 in the cruiser market will indeed often result in a sizeable jump in insurance for a new rider. It will also limit your underwriter market, meaning less insurance options, meaning higher cost.
For example, when my wife went from her 650 to her 1100 her current underwriter at the time refused to write the policy again because she only had 3.5 years of experience (they required 5), so she had to change underwriters completely. Her cost more than doubled from $575/year (or something like that) to north of $1100/year.
For example, when my wife went from her 650 to her 1100 her current underwriter at the time refused to write the policy again because she only had 3.5 years of experience (they required 5), so she had to change underwriters completely. Her cost more than doubled from $575/year (or something like that) to north of $1100/year.
ACsurge
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I appreciate your 2 cents. I have started to look at the Shadow, it is only the 2010 and newer which seem to be FI. Seems like the Vulcan 650 (2015 and newer) are also FI.
I don't think I have an interest for Sports bikes. So I have concentrated on the cruisers and possible a standard.
Iceman
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I have what you need. Upright and comfortable, low km, well maintained, first owner was one of the owners at Edge Performance. Comes with lots of extras and I'll safety it. Insurance is $500/year for full coverage. 2009 Kawasaki versys 650, same engine as the Vulcan 650. I also have a set of givi v35 side bags in matching green.
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Riceburner
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I had as much fun on my little CBX250 as I did on my 750 Gixxer. Different kinds of fun , but fun none the less.
bigpoppa
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I have what you need. Upright and comfortable, low km, well maintained, first owner was one of the owners at Edge Performance. Comes with lots of extras and I'll safety it. Insurance is $500/year for full coverage. 2009 Kawasaki versys 650, same engine as the Vulcan 650. I also have a set of givi v35 side bags in matching green.
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I was actually looking for a versys right before I bought the fz6 ?
Iceman
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After five years of ownership I have extras out the butt, someone is going to get a very nice bike.I was actually looking for a versys right before I bought the fz6
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ACsurge
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I think I may just go this way. Get my license and then work on the bike. This will actually allow me to test the bike before committing.
Thanks
Mango Rider
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Another day, another solution on GTAM.
Also the newer Rebels 300 and 500 may be your cup of tea depending on your price range. Similarly with the recent TU250 if you can find one, great learner bikes, your school may actually have some.
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Also the newer Rebels 300 and 500 may be your cup of tea depending on your price range. Similarly with the recent TU250 if you can find one, great learner bikes, your school may actually have some.
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I found it really hard to ride to the cruisers on the course. Couldn't get used to having to stick my legs out in front of me. Standards, sportbikes, and dirtbikes (assuming they're not too high for me) I have no issue with. I should try one again now that I've got like a decade of experience.
ACsurge
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Most definitely! Really like the styling of the Rebel. However a little more then what I wanted to spend this year, bike + gear + lessons. But since I have put off the bike till later and gear this year my budget maybe better later one
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