Hi everyone, newbie here. I just got my permit this past summer and have been told that a Kawasaki 250 would be the best starter bike for me. What do you think? I see alot for sale, posted as "Starter bike moved on to bigger one," and they have like no miles on them. Is it worth buying to 250 or should i start on the next size? Thanks

 

Welcome to the forums.

Considerations to your question; How much to you weigh and what is your height? Some people are just to big for a 250.

I personally would go a little bigger and just take care while you are learning. Don’t get on here on go full gas in first gear. Ride responsively and you will be fine.

I would stay away from the more aggressive sport bikes like the 636 the 9 and 10R’s. You can graduate to them after learning the basics and become a more experienced rider.

Good luck and enjoy.

 

i am 5'5' and currently 155lbs, i plan on taking the motorcycle safety class also.

 

see if you can pick up a used SV650 or ninja 500r. you wont grow as tired of them as you would a 250. but you can still learn really well on either of those bikes. I cant really talk much though i started on my 05 636

 

haha, i did the same thing...

also....what are you plannin to use the bike for, how much will you be riding it and what's the weather like where you live? For example, if you are only gonna commute with it, and not ride it all that much, a 250 wouldnt be too bad. *shrugs* But if you wanna ride around and have some fun, a 500r or something bigger (than the 250) would prob be the better choice.

 

welcome to the forum.... i started out with a 600, but it was one of those sport touring ones... i think a 250 might be a great bike to start out with... just enough to get the basics down.... learn how to handle the bike.... and get used to how the bike feels in alot of conditions.... and remember this very important tip.... gear up and ride safe..... and theres three basic rules to motorcycling.
1. don't ride over your head.
2. everyone falls
3. everyone falls

 

Welcome to the forums.....The EX500R are great starter bikes with enough power to get you into/out of trouble

 

Welcom to forum, and everyone on here has good points. so start out on somthing you'll be comfortable with. I started on my zx10r, but really wouldnt recomend a liter bike to just anyone even more so if your try'n to learn how to ride 4 the first time. Anyways good luck on your choice and ride within your limits.

 

I started out on a 500 - I only have one season under my belt so far. I absolutely love this bike! Towards the end of the season, I was feeling a bit more confident in my riding abilities and pushed it a little harder than what I did in the beginning - in my opinion, this 'little' bike has a lot to offer. My dad has been riding for 30 plus years and he has driven my bike a couple of times, and he is really surprised at the power that it has for a little bike.

But go with what you want and remember, regardless of the size you get for a bike, respect it and don't outride your own abilities.

 

I agree with Bluebird a 500 might be a good bike for you to start out on. Just make sure you find something that will fit you and your style.