Good first bike for a beginner

[grasshopper]

I'm looking for a bike to learn how to ride on.  I'm 16 and I've ridden on the back of a dirtbike a few time, so I think I've pretty much got everything down.  I was thinking about a 2005 Honda RC51.  It looks like a fun and cool first bike.  What do you guys think about it?

[Roadstergal]

Not big enough.  You need a Rocket III.

[stephan]

For you because of your skill level I'd recommend a Suzuki 1300 Busa.

But that's just because you've got so much experience.  

[94suzuki500]

rc51 + 16 year old having ridden a dirtbike a couple times.......sorta equals not to bright.  look for a smaller bike.  I wouldnt even get a gsxr600 as a first bike, especially at 16.  look for a bandit or gs.  They are more than enough for most people. liter bike a new riders dont mix.  even experienced riders can be owned by one if not careful.

[JetSwing]

don't listen to those guys...rc51 is a perfect bike for you!

btw, come back and tell us how the pavement taste like...

[scratch]

Welcome!

I second the Rocket III, areseefifdeewon's have cooling problems. And are Hondas. Honda owns whaling ships.

[Recreational_Anxiety]

What you need to do is take the seat off your bicycle, insert about a 50 HP vibrator into the frame, sit on that and pedal around for a couple of hours.  If you haven't fallen off yet and your ass is not bleeding then you're ready for the RC51.

[stefman722]

I was thinking about a 2005 Honda RC51.  It looks like a fun and cool first bike.  What do you guys think about it?

Your kidding right?

[cernunos]

Grasshopper, when you can snatch the pebble from my hand then it is time for you to ride RC51. Love the Baby GS, Tennessee (it's as far from one tip to the other as it is to Canada), and this forum.

C........

[scratch]

Better yet, since you are bound to drop your bike, get something used like a Kawasaki H2.

[weaselnoze]

what the displacement and horses on an RC51?  i saw one today close up and it looked like a small bike.

[stefman722]

(it's as far from one tip to the other as it is to Canada), and this forum.

C........

Is that some sort of insult to my beloved country? lol.

[stefman722]

what the displacement and horses on an RC51?  i saw one today close up and it looked like a small bike.

Its a 1000cc i beleive

[crash]

troll

[cernunos]

The Fitty Won, I like them almost as much as the Buells. Here's a link to a comparison of it against an Aprilia and a Ducati:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?

Click on "bike tests" and roll down to right column; V-twin shootout.

Love the little twin, Canada (it's as far from Canada to Tennessee as it is from one end of Tennessee to the other), and this forum.

C........

[RVertigo]

I'm looking for a bike to learn how to ride on.

Here are a few links and some reading...

Read this:  INFO FOR NEW RIDERS

Read this:  The Hurt Report

Take your class:  MSF

[raylarrabee]

Check the search function, grasshopper.  There's a guy on here with a Superhawk that (defying all laws of physics) tops out at 240 mph--perfect starter bike.  I'm sure he'd be willing to sell it to you.

[girlracer]

For you because of your skill level I'd recommend a Suzuki 1300 Busa.

But that's just because you've got so much experience.  

yeah then after you get the busa, you should turbo it

[crash]

Read this:  The Hurt Report

you know, that's interesting.  i was under the impression (i think from my msf class) that the majority of mc accidents are single-vehicle... i guess i was wrong

yeah then after you get the busa, you should turbo it

mmm turbo busa is niceh!  vrrrrrooooom pssshhhhh

[dyran]

I rode my friends rc 51 and I had to turn around after the first couple of minutes cause it's a HUGE bike!