What type of bike best fits me??

[bnakach619]

Hi guys/galls,I am new to this forum. I shall say that I've read all your advice to new riders. Thanks. Well my question is, what bike best fits me. I am a little short (thank mom & dad) 5'2 and weigh 125 lbs. I've been wanting a bike for years, but when I have the $$ something always comes up. Anywhoo, by December I'll have the money and I don't know what bike to get, taking in consideration that I am a girl.... and I've been shopping around San Diego, there really isn't much to choose from, any suggestions???

[SamBlob]

First bike that comes to mind is the Honda Rebel. The perennial complaint about the Rebel is that it is too small for tall riders. Otherwise, there are rather few complaints. It is a cruiser though, or as much of a cruiser as a 250 cc bike can really be. Other 250 cc cruiser possibilities are the Suzuki GZ250 and the Yamaha Virago 250. I'm not sure about the seat height of the Honda Nighthawk 250 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

The Buell Blast! is available in a lowered version. Hopefully a 500 won't be too much for a beginner, especially since Buell claims the Blast was designed for beginning riders.

[bnakach619]

Originally Posted by SamBlob

First bike that comes to mind is the Honda Rebel. The perennial complaint about the Rebel is that it is too small for tall riders. Otherwise, there are rather few complaints. It is a cruiser though, or as much of a cruiser as a 250 cc bike can really be. Other 250 cc cruiser possibilities are the Suzuki GZ250 and the Yamaha Virago 250. I'm not sure about the seat height of the Honda Nighthawk 250 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

The Buell Blast! is available in a lowered version. Hopefully a 500 won't be too much for a beginner, especially since Buell claims the Blast was designed for beginning riders.

Hey thanks SamBlob, really appreciate your feedback. I'll do some research on these bikes you mentioned.

[bnakach619]

Hey thanks SamBlob, really appreciate your feedback. I'll make some research on these bikes you mentioned. By the way, you live in Jamaica?

[bnakach619]

Actually SamBlob these are not the type of bikes that I had in mind, but thanks anywhoo.

[PossibleSideEffect]

You might want something a little bigger than the ones suggested. But not too big.
Maybe a Yamaha YZF600R
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products...a_yzf600r.aspx
Or a Honda CBR
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcy...elId=CBR600F45

These are fairly small bikes, decent for beginners, decent for street riding, and they are teh sexay with women on them!

[SamBlob]

Originally Posted by bnakach619

Actually SamBlob these are not the type of bikes that I had in mind, but thanks anywhoo.

So what kind of bike did you have in mind? Apart from being suitable for a short beginner, that is. Maybe a Suzuki GS500E (used, no fairing) or GS500F (new, with fairing) or a Kawasaki Ninja 500R? Or not, since both are a bit similar to the Blast! except that they are parallel twins with more power and chain drive.

Looking in the other direction, there's the Honda Reflex and Suzuki Burgman 400, but those are a bit pricey...

[bnakach619]

Yeah, I looked for a few Yamaha's R6 and that's probably what I'll go for. A buddy of mine who's been riding for years was teaching me on his bike and the seating felt really comfortable...I'm proabably going to register into MSF courses before I get my bike....do you recomend me having my own bike for these courses? or using one that they provide? Thanks for your replies guys!

[speediva]

The first MSF course REQUIRES that you use THEIR bike. Wait til after you have taken the class to get the bike. You MAY get a discount, like you do on insurance. If you're short, you WILL have problems on ALL 600cc bikes. I am 5'10" and I fit comfortably on most 600s, so good luck at finding one that you feel safe on at only 5'2".

[bnakach619]

Thanx saturntangerine.....

[madbusa2002]

If this is your first bike and you like the Yamaha line, why not find a clean FZR400/600? It is a little lower to the ground and is lighter than the R6. I had a 99 R6 and it was a lot of fun. The FZR is definitely going to be a cheaper whip to get into, easier to handle, comes in the same paint schemes and is a nice all around bike. Just an idea.

[bnakach619]

I'll take a look at these bikes. Thanx for the info.