what kind of bike should i buy for daily use?

[gamgee]

thank you all for your fast response and valuable advices!

i am just wondering is there a difference between a "road bike"(i mean those you can fully sit up to ride it, called cruisers?) and a sport bike? (like a Honda cBR250rr)?which one is better to start with?

i've been riding a suzuki GSX 250 for a short while (mainly in a foodtown car park when no one was looking), that scared the shit out of me, but it became one of the most memorable events in my life!

if a gsx scared you then you should defintely be starting on something more sedate like a suzuki gn250, a yamaha sr250 or any of the other single cylinder 250's that are a bit slower (but more reliable)

[Beemer]

i just decided to purchase a mortorcycle for everyday use on roads. due to the restriction my learner license, i can only get under 250cc bikes, so i am planing to get a sport bike like ZXR250 or honda CBR250, but a guy just advised me that sport bikes can be quite uncomfortable to ride under legal speed.

For a start, if you are looking for a mortorcycle, you should go for a Harley, apparently they bear a striking resemblance to a block of mortar!

Whoever told you that sports bikes can be quite uncomfortable to ride under legal speeds was talking crap - do you think anyone would ride them if they were that bad?

For a start, how tall are you - that will be a determining factor with regards to what bike would suit you. No point directing you at something like a FXR150 if you are 6'6". I'm 5'1" and I've mostly ridden sports bikes - they aren't all really tall and with most of them they can be adjusted to suit shorter riders. You shouldn't be restricted to cruisers, although they may be what you like once you try them. I reckon something like a GN250 may be good for you until you improve your skills and get used to riding. Once you have your full licence, you can move up to just about anything you like, within reason!

[FROSTY:Me]

Dude gimme a yell. Im the proud owner of a VT250 spada.
really good compromise bike--sporty when ya want it to be -slim -feet flat on the ground. and easy to ride.
I could be convinced to part with it if ya grease my palm with gold

[Vilicus]

i am about 5'11", well built (personally think) 78kg.

[enigma51]

We dont believe in speeding on this site so please buy a 50 if you are worried about speed


Sportbike can be a bit heavy on the joints but then again by a car if you want comfart!

[suckingair]

Dude, you really need to go and bug the bike shops and sit on them.. your the one that has to ride the sucker, so might as well feel comfortable on it.. asking 'what's a good bike..' is like asking a waiter 'what's good from the menu..' if the waiter doesn't like pork, he's not going to recommend it..

Good luck with your choice, tho.. and keep the shiny side up..

[sels1]

And there is the other option.....buy a 200-250 street legal trail bike. Fine for getting around town on. Will do the speed limit on the open road. And you can go off road and play in the dirt. And playing in the dirt is great for getting yr skills up - and dosnt hurt so much if you fall off!

[Skunk]

And there is the other option.....buy a 200-250 street legal trail bike. Fine for getting around town on. Will do the speed limit on the open road. And you can go off road and play in the dirt. And playing in the dirt is great for getting yr skills up - and dosnt hurt so much if you fall off!

I was thinking the same thing - but have you ever tried telling someone that the 'coolest' thing isn't always the 'best' thing?

[Skunk Control]

I was thinking the same thing - but have you ever tried telling someone that the 'coolest' thing isn't always the 'best' thing?

What do you mean my trail bike is not the coolest thing, it's cooler than yours

[Vilicus]

trail bikes ok for motorway or long time riding?

[Skunk Control]

trail bikes ok for motorway or long time riding?

I find my trail bike is fine on the motorway and it's great on narrow winding roads. It is a bit slow for overtaking and long distance riding (say Wgtn to HB) but overall it's not bad for a 250.

[Ixion]

I find my trail bike is fine on the motorway and it's great on narrow winding roads. It is a bit slow for overtaking and long distance riding (say Wgtn to HB) but overall it's not bad for a 250.

Only thing with trail bikes, they can't be too big (cos trying to haul a 650 up a cliff would be no fun). Which limits them a bit for long distance road work. But for a single bike all rounder (communter, weekend road rides, fun on the beach and bush ) I reckon a 350 traily (not a motocross, a proper trail bike) would be pretty near ideal. Not too costly to run, fast enough for a blat, and all the good off road stuff, and easy to punt around town. Shit, I'm talking myself into this- only Mrs Ixion to convince now

[raster]

I'm having trouble talking Mrs Raster to let me upgrade to a 650 Hornet or similar, don't think it will happen this month.