Any bikes that a learner should avoid?

**Matariki** · 22nd July 2011, 13:29

*250cc or Under*

With all the different motorcycle models out there, which are the ones that learners riders should avoid when purchasing a bike?
How does a new rider identify a poorly made bike?

**Sable** · 22nd July 2011, 13:44

GN250s, Yamaha Scorpios. They'll ruin your street cred.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd July 2011, 13:49

Originally Posted by Sable

GN250s, Yamaha Scorpios. They'll ruin your street cred.

Unless you can ride 'em on one wheel for over a km.

**Logpot** · 22nd July 2011, 14:00

I'd avoid bikes that look like this

Are you looking for a bike or just making a list of bikes to avoid to pass the time?

If you're looking why not let everyone know what sort of riding your doing and ask for bike suggestions. Someone will point you in the right general direction.

**Gibbo89** · 22nd July 2011, 17:06

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

*250cc or Under*

With all the different motorcycle models out there, which are the ones that learners riders should avoid when purchasing a bike?
How does a new rider identify a poorly made bike?

Don't get something you will get sick of in a few months. Something with at least 2 cylinders is a good start if you are not going to want an off road bike as well as an on road bike.

**The Singing Chef** · 22nd July 2011, 19:08

Stay away from this one.

**tigertim20** · 22nd July 2011, 19:18

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

*250cc or Under*

With all the different motorcycle models out there, which are the ones that learners riders should avoid when purchasing a bike?
How does a new rider identify a poorly made bike?

simplest answer, probably best to avoid two strokes for your first bike, and stick to a recognised brand. also have someone knowledgeable go with you if possible when looking at buying, or get it looked over by a shop/mechanic before handing over your cash

**Rhys** · 22nd July 2011, 19:28

Make shore you can put both feet on the ground and it is not to heavy and any two stroke with power band

If you sit on it and it feels comfortable it will be a good fit

**koba** · 22nd July 2011, 19:29

Originally Posted by tigertim20

simplest answer, probably best to avoid two strokes for your first bike.

Rubbish.
But if one was to get a two stoke it would be better to get a tidy lower KM one.

**blackdog** · 22nd July 2011, 19:54

One word (10 chars)

Japanese.

And then get on with it. It's a learner FFS.

**DrunkenMistake** · 22nd July 2011, 20:56

If you have friends, then Avoid Honda's, Unless your gay.

All seriousness though, just get your money in order, then look at bikes within your budget and then narrow it down to bikes that you like, IE. Sports bikes, go around some shops and find the one/similar one and sit on it, try squeeze them for a test ride, if its not you then move on to the next, dont fuck around with should I do this, or do that, or suck his hairy nut sack,
Getting useful advice on KB is like not getting an STD from a cheap asian hooker.
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But I love you guys <3

**hayd3n** · 22nd July 2011, 21:02

Originally Posted by tigertim20

simplest answer, probably best to avoid two strokes for your first bike, and stick to a recognised brand. also have someone knowledgeable go with you if possible when looking at buying, or get it looked over by a shop/mechanic before handing over your cash

cough cough what was the first bike you bought your wife ?