Choosing the right bike.

One of the questions that is posed by almost each person new to motorcycling and rec.moto is: What bike should I buy?. There is no one answer to this question and if you have to ask us what you want to buy, maybe you haven't understood motorcycling yet! however, if this is the first time you are going to ride a motorcycle, a goldwing or a ninja zx-11 may not be the right bike for you. believe us, when we tell you that there is enough time left in your life for you get 10 dream bikes. as a beginner you have to bear in mind that: you are more liable to drop your bike, and more liable to drop it on yourself! keep the costs of the bike down, buy used, buy a rat bike, something without too much plastic. go for something light and easy to handle, with not too much power. an ideal beginner's bike would be in the range of 250-600cc, and you should be able to get a used bike in this range, in most parts, for about $1000-$2000.

despite the amazing performance of the latest fgxsrz as reported in the media, it may not be the right bike for you due to various reasons such as comfort (handlebar reach, footpeg height, inclination and width of the seat, airflow), power, weight and a few hundred other features that are individual to you and cannot be guaged by the media reviewers. remember that the 0.2 second difference in the 1/4 mile has no significance on the road. read the reviews, but select a motorcycle based on how well it suites your needs, and comfortable it feels. motorcycling involves a great level of interaction between the rider and the motorcycle and seemingly minor details (at the time of purchase) lacking/present in the bike, assume major significance after 100 miles on the road.

- ravi

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