Absolute beginner rider

[GOONR]

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3. Buy some good gear. Don't forget to factor in at least $1,500 worth of protective gear. (ok - that's brand new price). Never buy a second hand helmet. It is better to get tighter fitting gear since most gloves and boots do stretch over time. A helmet should be a sng fit (my test is to open the visor without having to hold the helment and it doesn't move) plus no "head slap" when you shake your head. A decent shop should take the time to fit you properly.

And always wear "all the gear all the time" (ATGATT) - no matter how short a riding distance you are doing.

Take care and happy shopping!

PS: Welcome to the site and the joys of motorcycling

You don't need to spend that much, nice if you can but you don't need to.

I have a FFM helmet, bought off trademe after I had tried one on. Ixon jacket and gloves, Oxford boots all from Cycletreads and a pair of Draggin jeans from Motomail retail outlet all of this is brand new and just a shade under $750

[Fatt Max]

Just for around town, any little 125-250cc bike will be a great learner bike. Don't get a fixer-upper oldie bike though. You will spend more time pushing the thing than riding it.

If its' a lifestyle thing, you could spend a bit more and get something totally cool, but hey thats up to you.

Steve

Great advice here dude, heed and be happy.

Welcome to the site

[ducatilover]

I have the perfect 250.....It's for sale too

[Pegasus]

The best bit of advice I got was to start how I mean to continue. If you want to progress to a larger sports bike later on, start on that syle of bike. If like me you would rather cruise, then start on a smaller cruiser.

[Jonno.]

The fxr is cheaper then the gn can go motorway speeds easily and gets 30 plus km a liter. Gear don't have to be expensive just gotta watch out for specials.