Sure, there are a hundred thousand practical reasons for getting yourself on a motorcycle. If you are anything like me, you have been rolling them out to your nearest and dearest for a good while now. That being said, there is little point in denying the truth. Motorcycles are pretty cool and helmets can be cooler. The more you like it, the more you will ride it. The more you ride, the better you will become. So there is actually a decent amount of logic involved in letting a little part of your decision making being led by the aesthetic properties of the motorcycle.
There are motorcycles with cc engines in pretty much every style category. From street tracker to cruiser. From sports bike to scrambler.
Find what style you love and hunt down the motorcycle that really gets you going. Instagram is a great place to start. So there we are , just a few things to consider before buying your first motorcycle. The fact that you are here reading this bodes well. Now find a motorcycle that ticks all of the boxes above for you. Fall in love with it, then go ahead and try to find reasons not to buy it. About us Contact us Advertise with us How we review products. Find us on Facebook.
A few choices lay ahead of you at this point. Pros Fuel economy. You will likely forget the last time you had to fill the tank on a 50cc motorcycle; they will happily give you weeks of road time on a single tank — scooter fuel economy. Insurance costs.
A smaller engine is likely to bring your insurance premiums down massively. For somebody new to motorcycling, this is great news. Get yourself on to some price comparison websites. Try the differences between 50cc and cc motorcycles. The savings will vary hugely depending on where in the country you live. Upfront costs. You will be hard pushed to find an expensive 50cc motorcycle. As for cc motorcycles, it is undoubtedly a bigger market, and with the increased choice comes an increased price range.
You can spend as much or as little as you want on a cc. Cons Speed, or lack of it. If most of your riding will be inner city, just nipping to the shops, this may not be a huge problem for you. It makes a great weekend adventure ride that allows for riders to experience both on and off-road sightseeing. The KTM Corner Rocket is a Standard type motorcycle that contains a naked frame and minimal fairing, but is capable of riding like a Sport motorcycle. With a simple single-cylinder engine, the power is manageable for beginners and capable of reaching highway speeds.
It has an array of accessories for purchase for extra storage space and added customization. The Harley-Davidson Street is the first step to your American motorcycle experience. At a svelte pounds, it can be handled easily by most beginners after they have graduated from their first safety course. The Street is capable of daily commuting and weekend touring.
With options to customize it with a large front fairing and saddlebags for extra storage, it can be an ideal long-distance touring motorcycle.
It also has an anti-lock brake option, which we recommend purchasing along with the security system option. The Z is a good motorcycle for weekend riding or daily commuting.
The Z is listed as new rider friendly. It has a medium seat height of Unfortunately, the Z does not have an anti-lock braking system available. The Harley-Davidson Superlow is the essence of a low-slung cruiser motorcycle.
The Superlow shares a complete line of accessories with the H-D model line-up. It features a low With easy ergonomics, you can ride for a few hundred miles a day without getting a cramp.
The Superlow features a low The Honda Grom may seem like a mini bike, but it has more sports features than you expect. The suspension and seat height are like a sports bike, and its affordability makes it a good starter motorcycle. Complete with a full fairing, the RC cuts through the wind with agility and corner-carving prowess. The RC has a stiff suspension that is ready to handle every corner you can throw at it.
The ergonomics are forward leaning to keep you in a crouch to evade the wind while you ride. The seat height is taller than average with high foot pegs to allow you to lean over the motorcycle in the tight fast corners, , so be prepared for shorter rides rather than hours in the seat at a time. The Kawasaki is a simple, full-fairing sport motorcycle that is great for beginners. The motorcycle is capable of weekend sport riding, corner-carving, or daily commuting.
As with other sport motorcycles, you can expect the R to be slightly taller in seat height and have higher footpegs to handle the tight cornering. One extra feature available for a little more than the base price is an anti-lock braking system that adds extra stopping capability. The Yamaha Cruiser line has a long history of innovation and keeping with that tradition is the Yamaha V Star Raven edition.
This low-slung cruiser features a stout cc engine that is meant to run for long periods of time. It features a plush suspension that provides you comfort through short and long rides to build your riding endurance and skills. The V Star is a great first motorcycle for a beginning rider because it is low weight, low power, and has a low seat height that can accommodate most new riders.
It has great fuel mileage that will give you the chance to really put some miles on the odometer and has a great lineup of accessories to match your individual style. The Yamaha SR features retro styling reminiscent of motorcycles back in the s with a slim narrow frame and air-cooled engine.
Even without a fairing for wind protection, the SR is still a great motorcycle for a first-time rider. The seat height is set at just under inches and will be comfortable for most riders on a plush wide seat.
One unique feature that oozes old-school cool is a unique kick-starter true to the history books. It features a medium windscreen on the front that will block a lot of wind and weather as you ride on your commute or on the way to your favorite riding trail.
The two-cylinder has plenty of torque to keep you moving forward at low speeds while out playing in the dirt, yet can keep up with highway speeds if you travel on a long weekend ride. The Versys-X makes a good beginner motorcycle for those that can ride a taller bike, as the seat height is on the upper end.
The suspension is supple to handle on and off-road riding and keeps you comfortable in any scenario. I love the thrill of being on the dirt! Continue the speed I'm going. My bike isn't a goon magnet and if he did pull me over I'd probably just get a warning. Accidentally flash your high-beams and then slow down far too quickly almost resulting in a crash. I was just tailgating the person in front, so I'll go whatever speed they go. My bike is loud, and would probably get a defect notice with all my mods, so, I turn down the next side street.
I love the speed, but I prefer going on the speed limit or only slightly over. I enjoy building my skills up. Search Speak now.
What Motorcycle Should I Get? Questions and Answers. No, I've never ridden in the rain, don't want to ruin my bike. How often do you wear normal clothes i. Pretty much all the time. I don't plan to come off so I don't need the gear. Select one of the below that corresponds with how you think about riding:. Just love being out on the open road and the sun out shining, wind in my face. There's a cop up ahead, and realize you're doing 20 K's over the speed limit accidental or not.
Do you:. Quickly slam on the brakes and change down a gear or two to get back to the speed limit. Once every now and then.
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