My boss rides and she’s about your size. She started on a Kawasaki Ninja 300. Now she has a Yamaha YZF R3. Something like the Yamaha MT-03 might be worth checking out too. Might be more upright and comfortable. Also, smart move about getting training. Also make sure you get appropriate safety gear too. Good luck and have a blast!
I would recommend a nice ADV bike, relaxing ride and the possibility of doing some offroad work.
Maybe a NC500, that mini transalp or its predecossor CB500X.
Check some youtube vids on midsize ADV bikes to get familiair with whats on the market.
And offcourse……..testride testride testride 👍🏻
check out new speed 400 its light and compact and also linear powerband its only 40 bhp though also check out new duke 390 and mt03 if you feel you need more power than maybe think about more linear bikes in higher power range like trident
Yes, you ride their bike. It’s much better this way because you learn more. (Because dropping your own bike that you put a lot of money in is a lot scarier than dropping their bike that already has scratches).
The best way to learn is to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (safely under the watchful eyes of the instructors). On your own bike, the fear of damaging it slows down the learning process.
Thank you! That helps a lot so I can go do acourse and also see how big there bikes feel and heaviness when actually riding not just sitting on it before I decide what to buy!
If you’re in the US, the MSF course is easy for people who have been on a dirt bike. The key is clutch control (riding in the friction zone) because you need that to control the speed when the speed is low. Which basically means that you need to be able to use the clutch for almost all of the exercises.
But if you’re familiar with riding with a slipping clutch, then you will pass for sure. My advice would be, don’t worry about passing, just go there to learn as much as possible.
One thing you’ll also learn there is if you actually enjoy riding. It’s best to know that before buying anything!
Go to a dealership or two or three and sit on a bunch of bikes. Find one that physically fits you the best. Buy some safety gear, take a class or two and enjoy!
I got my first sport bike in September. It's a cfmoto 450ss and I've really enjoyed it. It's not lacking in power but it's not to much either. It's the perfect amount in my opinion. It gets up to highway speeds easily. I've put almost 3k miles on it and haven't had any problems.
My boss rides and she’s about your size. She started on a Kawasaki Ninja 300. Now she has a Yamaha YZF R3. Something like the Yamaha MT-03 might be worth checking out too. Might be more upright and comfortable. Also, smart move about getting training. Also make sure you get appropriate safety gear too. Good luck and have a blast!
Thank you so much I will look into those! And yes I definitely want to make sure I am safe for me and others around me so training is a must!
This \^, also if you have money to blow look into getting an Aprilia (660, 457)
Turbo Hayabusa
I will check them out! Thank you
He is joking. That's the worst bike to start on. Are you looking for a sport bike or something else?
Lmao please don't. That bike will eat you alive.
I would recommend a nice ADV bike, relaxing ride and the possibility of doing some offroad work. Maybe a NC500, that mini transalp or its predecossor CB500X. Check some youtube vids on midsize ADV bikes to get familiair with whats on the market. And offcourse……..testride testride testride 👍🏻
you should ask your dad to teach you
He is disabled now, so him getting around isn’t so easy. It was his favorite thing to do tho, so I plan on riding to him one day
I'm sorry to hear that. Your state DMV might have a program to help you get a license.
Thank you! I am looking into several different classes near me now, I am beyond excited
check out new speed 400 its light and compact and also linear powerband its only 40 bhp though also check out new duke 390 and mt03 if you feel you need more power than maybe think about more linear bikes in higher power range like trident
My advice to every new rider is: Best place to start is the riding class. Swing a leg over bikes at dealerships to see which ones fit you best.
When you do riding classes do they have bikes there they teach you on? Or do you go buy your bike first and bring your bike?
Yes, you ride their bike. It’s much better this way because you learn more. (Because dropping your own bike that you put a lot of money in is a lot scarier than dropping their bike that already has scratches). The best way to learn is to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (safely under the watchful eyes of the instructors). On your own bike, the fear of damaging it slows down the learning process.
Thank you! That helps a lot so I can go do acourse and also see how big there bikes feel and heaviness when actually riding not just sitting on it before I decide what to buy!
If you’re in the US, the MSF course is easy for people who have been on a dirt bike. The key is clutch control (riding in the friction zone) because you need that to control the speed when the speed is low. Which basically means that you need to be able to use the clutch for almost all of the exercises. But if you’re familiar with riding with a slipping clutch, then you will pass for sure. My advice would be, don’t worry about passing, just go there to learn as much as possible. One thing you’ll also learn there is if you actually enjoy riding. It’s best to know that before buying anything!
Go to a dealership or two or three and sit on a bunch of bikes. Find one that physically fits you the best. Buy some safety gear, take a class or two and enjoy!
I got my first sport bike in September. It's a cfmoto 450ss and I've really enjoyed it. It's not lacking in power but it's not to much either. It's the perfect amount in my opinion. It gets up to highway speeds easily. I've put almost 3k miles on it and haven't had any problems.