Hey everyone. I'm a new rider with some questions about which bike I should get... I know you probably read that all the time, but hopefully I can put a new spin on it. I'm 24 years old, 6'3", 180lbs. I've taken the MSF class and have a license, but outside of the MSF course I have very little experience riding. I have invested in some gear though, so don't worry about that.
I guess I will tell you what I want out of a bike, and you can tell me which of these I should get.
I'm not a speed freak (yet, I guess
) and realize that my skills as a rider are not up to handling a big bike. I don't want to start in the 600 class. I want something with some level of performance of course, but I don't need anything crazy. I would mostly be city riding with some short stretches on local highways (65 mph)
The main things I want out of a bike are, in order of importance:
-appropriate for my skill level.
-big enough for me, being a taller rider
-reasonable performance
I'm looking at buying used, since I'm sure whatever I get will end up horozontal on the pavement at least once.
I know these are both appropriate for my skill, but will the 250 be big enough for me? How could one describe its performance, in terms of a normal car on the road?
Thanks - hope to be riding soon 8)
I guess I will tell you what I want out of a bike, and you can tell me which of these I should get.
I'm not a speed freak (yet, I guess
The main things I want out of a bike are, in order of importance:
-appropriate for my skill level.
-big enough for me, being a taller rider
-reasonable performance
I'm looking at buying used, since I'm sure whatever I get will end up horozontal on the pavement at least once.
I know these are both appropriate for my skill, but will the 250 be big enough for me? How could one describe its performance, in terms of a normal car on the road?
Thanks - hope to be riding soon 8)