Suggestions On Bike Purchase

Hey everybody.

I'm looking to buy my first motorcycle and I have little to no knowledge about what motorcycles are reliable and good for beginner riders.

I'd like to get a Ninja model make from any of the big name companies like Suzuki, Yamaha, Aprilla etc for up to $7,000.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks-

-Sonny

Welcome to the forum ZE.
One of the best things to do is take the Safety Course, get your license and then take some test rides.
Once you narrow it down to a couple of bikes you feel comfortable on you can start getting the pros and cons of those specific models.
Have fun and ride safe. :)

Hey everybody.

I'm looking to buy my first motorcycle and I have little to no knowledge about what motorcycles are reliable and good for beginner riders.

I'd like to get a Ninja model make from any of the big name companies like Suzuki, Yamaha, Aprilla etc for up to $7,000.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks-

-Sonny

If this is your first bike, take a safety course. You might just change your mind about what bike you want. If you do go the "Ninja" style route, any of the newer bikes from any of the manufacturers that you mentioned would be a good choice. There are not too many poorly made bikes out there in this day and age.

Its also a good idea to buddy up with an experienced rider for awhile. An experienced rider can consistantly point out things you need to improve and how to improve them. (as well as taking the Safety Class)

The other thing I did - Ride every day. Not far, not fast. Around the block. Learning your bike, learning how to turn, stop, etc. Just around the block over and over - every day. Apply what you learn in the safety class and what your rider buddy teaches you.

Its also a good idea to buddy up with an experienced rider for awhile. An experienced rider can consistantly point out things you need to improve and how to improve them. (as well as taking the Safety Class)

The other thing I did - Ride every day. Not far, not fast. Around the block. Learning your bike, learning how to turn, stop, etc. Just around the block over and over - every day. Apply what you learn in the safety class and what your rider buddy teaches you.
I could not have said it any better. This is something that every new rider should do. I know when I started riding a long time ago, I did exactly what you suggested.
Ride Safe,
Tugs

I've read over all of your suggestions and they were very helpful.
I'm taking a safety class in a few months and then I'll decide on what bike to get, I also have someone in mind to help me along.

Thanks again for the suggestions and advice-


-Sonny

I'm hoping some of you more experienced riders can help me out...I've never owned a motorcycle and don't know much about them but I am mechanically inclined. I'm looking for something good to start out in but I want it to reliable. I also want it to look decent. I plan to use it to commute about 50 miles a day. I'm a pretty big guy, 6ft. 2in. and 260 lbs., so I don't want a Vespa. I do plan on taking the safety course and testing some stuff out but any suggestions to lead me a specific way would be great?

Big guys and the first motorcycle. Though choice, but there are bikes out there. I would look for a used honda CB series if money is an issue. If you are buying new, there are lots of choices.

Welcome to the forum.

Its also a good idea to buddy up with an experienced rider for awhile. An experienced rider can consistantly point out things you need to improve and how to improve them. (as well as taking the Safety Class)

The other thing I did - Ride every day. Not far, not fast. Around the block. Learning your bike, learning how to turn, stop, etc. Just around the block over and over - every day. Apply what you learn in the safety class and what your rider buddy teaches you.

That is actually great advice Joey. Especially coming from someone who himself is new to biking.

I'm hoping some of you more experienced riders can help me out...I've never owned a motorcycle and don't know much about them but I am mechanically inclined. I'm looking for something good to start out in but I want it to reliable. I also want it to look decent. I plan to use it to commute about 50 miles a day. I'm a pretty big guy, 6ft. 2in. and 260 lbs., so I don't want a Vespa. I do plan on taking the safety course and testing some stuff out but any suggestions to lead me a specific way would be great?

Are you thinking sportbike or cruiser? Like most of the others here will tell you, go to different dealers and just sit on the bikes. Find out what feels comfortable, seat-wise and handlebar reach. Take the MSF course before you even buy the bike, then you'll be a step ahead of the game!