Motorcycle tips and help?

Question

im 5'10 150lbs muscular i body build so i plan on beefin about 10 more pounds this season.
alright so the original plan was to get the ninja 250 (if you want to make god laugh tell him your plans rite?) but plans keep changeing, i read up that the ninja 250r IS GREAT for anykind of travel its an all around good bike. SO i was sold on the ninja 250r... for awhile.
Then...... curiosity was killing me. i was looking for another bigger bike cause i plan on traveling back and forth from norcal to socal.
and on a ninja id be pushing it a little harder then it should be pushed since its for street small trip use. BUT i mean heyy people travel cross country on a 50cc moped. So i dnt want to be a ***** about engine size.
the reason im stressing on the bike that is rite for me is because im joining the marines this time next year.
SOO i was reading forums and bigger bikes for beginners and everythin and a lot of people said that the ninja 650r is a good begginer bike also, because its not a real 600(if thats true it cleary says 6 HUNDRED and 50 cc's)
im trying to get the most out of my bike before i go in, and i dnt want to. Want to upgrade in 6 months or so.
So would the 650 be a good idea?????, keep in mind that i know im going to be putting a known estimate of 3600 miles on it from traveling to norcal to socal. and socal to norcal. so ima be getting every dollar i spend on the bike. and where i live there are a lot of ninja 650 on the market at the moment. SO HELP ME OUT.. i know that i dont know.
so is a 650 a good beginner bike, im very responsible and understand that the throttle is a dangerous thing if im not careful. but my good friend hes bin riding for 20 years an just told me that "no bike is too big unless your a beginner and get on a 1000cc bike but for the cruisers and crotch rocket. the 600cc crotch rockets arnt to big if your smart. the trick is tht you understand throttle control an take hours to be one with the bike" he told me the same thing for the cruisers but yeahh.
IS A 650 a GOOD bike FOR me?!?!?!?!??!

Answer 1

I'm 46, 6'3 190, been riding since I was 8 years old, and have owned 17 bikes, from 1100cc big boys to 80cc dirt bikes. Your way over stressing or worrying about it. You can crash on any bike if you don't know how to ride or do something stupid. They all have a throttle, they all crash if you go to fast through a turn etc.

You should pick a bike that first; your feet reach the ground and your comfortable on. After that forget about how fast or how big the engine is. If your a beginner rider then drive it that way, and grow into it. I promise you a bigger bike is faster, but a smaller bike will wreck just the same so don't think your safer with a slower smaller bike.

Long story short (to late), get the nicest biggest bike you feel comfortable on while sitting still, forget the beginner bike crap, then drive it with respect like you would any other bike.

Answer 2

When you say beginner bike, do you mean beginner bike after passing your test on a learner bike, or do you mean the first bike you ever ride?



If you mean after passing your test on a little bike, then I'd say get the 650 if you are a 'grown up' and are going to be careful. Those 250's are just as easy to crash (if not more so) than the 650's. The 250's are very light and very twitchy handling. I once pealed a similar sports 250 and rider off the road with 23 miles on the clock. The inexperienced rider had panicked, slammed the brakes on and gone straight over the handlebars, taking out an old lady crossing the road along the way. The 650 is bigger and heavier, and much more suitable to longer journeys if you have learnt to ride beforehand and are sensible.



If you are talking about getting in the saddle for the first time ever, then I wouldn't recommend either of these bikes.

Answer 3

To answer your Q without getting into your level of education, NO! Start out a little smaller. Your I thinking about this waaaay too much. 250 would be a great bike to start out on. You don't want to kill your self non your first bike. A 650 will be more than a handfull for a beginner. A few degrees too much on the throttle and you'll be sporting my cast or two for a few months.



I've been riding for 34 years and all I can tell you is that riding is the best thing that can happen to a man, even better than sex. So take it easy, ride easy and take it slow. A 650 should come after a few years

Answer 4

The 650 Ninja is a much milder bike than 600R models (bikes set up for racing). It will go fast enough to kill you...so will a 250. It will take your good judgment to keep you safe, no matter what you ride. Size wise, the 650 will fit you just fine. Most military bases require the Beginning Riders' Course. You should take it, regardless. Take it before you get a bike, it will help you choose. After you take the course and get your license, continue to ride like you are learning...you will be. Ride smart, ride a long, long time. Thank you for your service, friend.

Answer 5

Your writing makes you look like you are functionally illiterate. Brush up on your English. Good luck in the Marines. Did you know that you can up your pay grade when you enlist by having 18 college credit hours. Forget the bike, take remedial English and report to MCRD San Diego a better man. OohRah!