on average are 250s very fast

[87luxury]

On average are 250s very fast,Im thinking of getting a 2005 honda rebel 250?Whats a good starter bike for 2500$what kind of top speed am i looking at will the rebel 250?

[Aces0vr8s]

it doenst matter what the top speed is when your a squid god ur gonna die and im not gonna care meet Mr Statistic

[400wagon]

a 250 rebel tops out b/t 70 and 80mph, which is plenty fast for starting out. They are a decent bike to learn on. Light and reliable. An uncle of mine bought one new in 1982 and didn't upgrade until this last summer. It still runs great.

[MARS]

They're very slow bikes, but they're good to learn on.

[CreepingDeath94]

A rebel 250 is going to be too small and too slow after about 2 months of riding it. I would try and get at least a 600-650. They have plenty of power to keep you interested for more than 2 months yet not enough to scare you to death or kill you easily unless you're being stupid on it. They are also pretty light for a beginner to hold up/pick-up. :-p

[DealsGap]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath94

I would try and get at least a 600-650. They have plenty of power to keep you interested for more than 2 months yet not enough to scare you to death or kill you easily unless you're being stupid on it.

I'm assuming you're not talking about sportbikes?

[jeffcoslacker]

Compared to what? Other bikes? No. Average car? Sure. All bikes are quick, compared to cars.

I agree, the 250 Rebels and stuff are what you get a 4'11" girl who never rode before. And even she's gonna want more bike in a few months.

A good starter in my opinion, if you like the cruiser styling of the Rebel, is a Suzuki 650 Savage or 800 Intruder. Both are manageable, but have enough power to keep you interested for some time (the 800 especially, it's fast) The Kawasaki 750 Vulcan is also another ecellent first-timer bike with great looks and excellent power.

In standards, the Bandit and Nighthawk are also beginner favorites, good upright riding position with a little bit of sportbike flickability, power, and dead reliable.

If you are still stuck on the Rebel, and decide some of these others may be too much at first, see if you can find an old Kawasaki 454 Limited. Looks cool, runs decent, light and easy to handle while large enough to go out on the highway. With a 250 Rebel, you'd get sucked right outta your lane when a semi passes you on the road...

[CreepingDeath94]

Originally Posted by DealsGap

I'm assuming you're not talking about sportbikes?

Yes...cruisers I assumed is what he was after.

[400wagon]

The rebel is a good starter bike, but you probably will outgrow it pretty quick. I rode dirt bikes from the time I was about 8. I'm now 21 and bought my first street bike last summer. I have ridden quite a few relatives and friends bikes from the time I got my license. A few relatives of mine had 250 rebels. One of them was newer, and felt solid. When I was 15 I rode it up and down my grandma's driveway and a few times out in the county. I would say it would make a good starter bike,The other rebel I rode was an older one. It felt too light. It was like riding a bicycle and I felt like I was going to fall over from going too slow. It just felt strange, but that was also right after getting off my bike. I bought an old '81 Yamaha 750 virago because the price was right. I did some work to it and rode it all over. It was a great starter bike. It was light and not too big, but had plenty of power. My uncle got rid of his rebel and got a sportster. My virago would outrun it easily. Keep in mind though, that you don't have to go very fast to have fun on a bike. I rarely ever went over 60mph. Just get something to learn on, be careful, and have fun. Maybe the rebel would be right, maybe not. Go try one out and see what you think.

[87luxury]

I think im going to get a 1995 suzuki gs 500-its in my price range and its light+fast.I wanted the rebel because its small and cheap but I think I would get board with it too soon.The only problem with the suzuki is the insurance. (im 17)

[400wagon]

If that kind of thing is an issue (insurance, money, etc,) then getting an older or smaller bike would be good. The rebel would be pretty economical--good on insurance and gas, not that bikes are bad on gas anyway. I only pay $100 a year on the virago, but that's liability only. The bike isn't worth more coverage then that. If you can do basic maintenance and know how to work on one, an older bike may be your best deal. You also have to think though, having to fix and worry about an older bike can ruin the experience of owning your first bike. I would say that around 500cc would be a good size, as long as its not a sportbike and too fast. You don't want to kill yourself. riding can be a great experience, but also stressful at times, because you have to worry about everyone else on the road.

[CreepingDeath94]

I just sold my '95 Suzuki GS500E a couple weeks ago. I rode it for over a year and was still satisfied with it when I sold it. Its a bulletproof bike with enough power and control to keep you happy for a while.

[87luxury]

is the suzuki a good starter bike

[CreepingDeath94]

I believe it to be and recommend it to anyone in need some seat time. Its a fun little bike too thats not too small to hop on the highway if need be later down the road. I rode mine on the interstate, long distance, short distance...its a good all around starter bike.

[87luxury]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath94

I believe it to be and recommend it to anyone in need some seat time. Its a fun little bike too thats not too small to hop on the highway if need be later down the road. I rode mine on the interstate, long distance, short distance...its a good all around starter bike.

how heavy is it