Advice on first motorcycle

[IGetMoreAssThanAToiletSeat]

Going to be getting my license in a month and I want to know what a good bike to start on is. I know some of you probably ride motorcycles on the regular. I'm pretty big, 280lbs, so I need something that will be good enough to carry me. I want a sport bike. Brand doesn't matter as long as it can come in blue and white. Like the Yamaha R3 seemed like a pretty good one, or the cbr 650f or 600rr. I don't want something that will go 300km/h and kill me. You know? I'm also 6ft exactly, so nothing tiny please.

Thanks fellow bikers for advice. Price isn't too much of a worry to me. As long as it isn't like 10 grand. Around yamaha r3 price in CAD is good. 

[ZetZet]

Can't go wrong with a Kawasaki Ninja for a starter bike in my opinion.

http://www.kawasaki.ca/product/ninja-300-abs-se non ABS, non special editions are cheaper.

 

If you would like a more comfortable sitting position naked street bike is also a nice option http://motorcycle.honda.ca/model/naked/cb500f

[Dzzope]

Remember to fill out that organ doner card...

[Minzo]

. I don't want something that will go 300km/h and kill me.

 

Even if you get a bike that fast you don't HAVE to drive that fast.

[Dzzope]

Even if you get a bike that fast you don't HAVE to drive that fast.

And even if he gets a bike that'll do 70MPH.. your still dead if you hit something... Get something MUCH smaller IMO for a starter..

 

125 -250 cc is fine for a first bike.. go bigger if you have the need / want and when you have about a years experience (I would say 4 yrs before getting a 600 - 750) and even then, fill out that doner card.

[IGetMoreAssThanAToiletSeat]

Even if you get a bike that fast you don't HAVE to drive that fast.

I'll be tempted to try it, then next thing you know, my bike and I are at a funeral. 

 

 

In all seriousness though, the ninja 300 and the yamaha r3 is where I'm at. Probably going to go non abs for both though.

 

 

One last question, is it anything like riding a mountain bike (not talking about speed). Cuz I've got like 1000km on my mountain bike.

[ZetZet]

I'll be tempted to try it, then next thing you know, my bike and I are at a funeral. 

 

 

In all seriousness though, the ninja 300 and the yamaha r3 is where I'm at. Probably going to go non abs for both though.

 

 

One last question, is it anything like riding a mountain bike (not talking about speed). Cuz I've got like 1000km on my mountain bike.

No, those are super sports, completely different riding position.

 

And even if he gets a bike that'll do 70MPH.. your still dead if you hit something... Get something MUCH smaller IMO for a starter..

 

125 -250 cc is fine for a first bike.. go bigger if you have the need / want and when you have about a years experience (I would say 4 yrs before getting a 600 - 750) and even then, fill out that doner card.

don't go outside, fill out that donor card if you do.

[Real_PhillBert]

Lightweight should be the theme of your first bike, as it will make it much much easier for you to maneuver the bike before you develop proper technique. 

 

I personally think that dual-sport bikes are the best starters, they are inexpensive, not wildly powerful, cheap to repair, and readily available. Odds are you are going to drop your first bike, so being cheap to repair is a huge deal. 

 

Dual-sport bikes have a pretty similar riding position to a mountain bike as well. 

 

I have been riding for 10 years now, currently own two motorcycles and have done about a dozen track days, bikes are awesome. 

[ChineseChef]

Lightweight should be the theme of your first bike, as it will make it much much easier for you to maneuver the bike before you develop proper technique. 

 

This right here.  My first bike was HEAVY.  I was not ready for how much generic ass pain it was to move the bike, get the bike in the truck, stop the bike from falling when I was stopped and started leaning, needed to stop quickly cause I made regular rookie mistakes.  If I ever get another bike, it is going to be super light.  My bike was 650 lbs dry.  I tried a friend's bike that was 175 lbs wet, and oh god was it nice.  Yah, mine was a beast and fast, but that little one went just as fast and was more fun to ride.  A lighter bike will also be able to turn and handle much better.

[Mouse-Potato]

Going to be getting my license in a month and I want to know what a good bike to start on is. I know some of you probably ride motorcycles on the regular. I'm pretty big, 280lbs, so I need something that will be good enough to carry me. I want a sport bike. Brand doesn't matter as long as it can come in blue and white. Like the Yamaha R3 seemed like a pretty good one, or the cbr 650f or 600rr. I don't want something that will go 300km/h and kill me. You know? I'm also 6ft exactly, so nothing tiny please.

Thanks fellow bikers for advice. Price isn't too much of a worry to me. As long as it isn't like 10 grand. Around yamaha r3 price in CAD is good. 

 

I wouldn't recommend a supersport style bike for someone of your weight, the leaning over position will kill your wrists, plus they tend to be harder to ride on the long run.

 

You should start with something nimble and lightweight.

 

I'd recommend a supermoto style bike or a mix of that and a roadster.

 

-KTM SMC

 

-KTM 690 or 390 Duke

 

- Yamaha WR250X

 

-Kawaskai ER6N

 

-Yamaha XT660

 

These are great bikes for beginners, remember the lighter the bike the faster it'll stop and the easier it is to throw back and forth to avoid obstacles.

 

Also these don't have a ridiculous amount of power so they are a little more safe for beginners (you can kill yourself on just about anything, I almost died on a 50cc).

 

Being a heavy rider like yourself the torque on these will be easier and more fun to use, I'm 6'3" and about 200lbs and they fit me.

 

I'd recommend going to a couple dealerships and just sitting on a few to see how they fit you. Some motorcycles fit some people better than others.

 

I'd try the KTM Duke 390 since it is pretty light but the 690 might be good for you as well to move that extra weight. They are both single cylinder motorcycles and aren't all about the revs like the 4 banger 600's.

[IGetMoreAssThanAToiletSeat]

If were talking light, hows the drz400sm? I really like that one. 

@ChineseChef

@Real_PhillBert

@Mouse-Potato
 

[Real_PhillBert]

If were talking light, hows the drz400sm? I really like that one. 

@ChineseChef

@Real_PhillBert

@Mouse-Potato

 

I love the DRZ's

 

I've ridden DRZ-400SM's a number of times, and it would make for a fantastic first bike. Lightweight, upright seating, not wildly powerful (plenty to be a hoon though), really cheap new plastic panels should you drop it. Plus tons of aftermarket support if you are into that as well.