Bike for the girl - Page 2

neebelung · 04-13-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

Yep, what she said. I think it's cute though that all the boys *know* what she needs

Meh, I'd have made some of those same recommendations if the new rider in question were a guy. SV's, F4i's and Ninja 250's are all solid starter bikes (and beyond), IMO.

azoomm · 04-13-2009, 12:52 PM

I'm with the other women.... Let HER decide.

Fwiw, the f4i is a huge bike compared to what is now available. No way would that be one of my first suggestions.....

rogue · 04-13-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

Um....what does SHE want. Have her sit on bikes - there's going to be a matter of what is physically comfortable. It's not a power issue for girls. In either direction. How long are her legs, how big are her hands, is she more comfortable with sport position or standard?

Yep! Yep! And Yep!

Let's not forget how heavy the bike is. The main reason I went from learning on a cruiser to buying a sport bike was to shed some weight. A fat pig of a bike (to her) can be as difficult to ride as one that she can barely touch the ground on. Trust me, I know.

Porkchop · 04-13-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I'm with the other women.... Let HER decide.

Fwiw, the f4i is a huge bike compared to what is now available. No way would that be one of my first suggestions.....

Yea, I woudn't do the F4i.

Pick up a used 08' ninja 250 or a ninja 650.... I dont know what her size is so these are light and skinny, with a low seat hight. And the parallel twin has a more useable pawerband.

HurricaneHeather · 04-13-2009, 01:13 PM

I know where you can get a Ninja 250 real cheap...it might need some work though

It really depends on what she wants, but I always would recommend a Ninja 250. That's what I started on 4 years ago, that's what I totalled 5 weeks ago with 25,000 miles on it. It's a fun little bike. I wouldn't have stuck with riding if I would have started on a bigger bike.

Antwanny · 04-13-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

Um....what does SHE want. Have her sit on bikes - there's going to be a matter of what is physically comfortable. It's not a power issue for girls. In either direction. How long are her legs, how big are her hands, is she more comfortable with sport position or standard?

She wants a brand new r6 im trying my bst to talk her out of it, and yea shes tiny 5'2ish and likes the sport position. She just wants to dive right in and get a 600 i still kinda like her so dont wanna see her with skin graphs all over. I agree she also has to sit on somethin and find out what she likes.

MILK · 04-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Has she taken the MSF course yet? That certainly helps you get the feel of a bike and get you started off in the right direction.

Dave · 04-13-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Yea, I woudn't do the F4i.

Pick up a used 08' ninja 250 or a ninja 650.... I dont know what her size is so these are light and skinny, with a low seat hight. And the parallel twin has a more useable pawerband.

predictable torque build too

RedRider2k2 · 04-13-2009, 02:23 PM

Her first bike doesnt need to be new. It's more than likely going to go pavement surfing at least once while she learns.

I recently picked up an 86 VF500F for my GF to learn on. Does the job just fine plus it's even fun for me to screw around on.

jalaan1 · 04-13-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

She wants a brand new r6 im trying my bst to talk her out of it, and yea shes tiny 5'2ish and likes the sport position. She just wants to dive right in and get a 600 i still kinda like her so dont wanna see her with skin graphs all over. I agree she also has to sit on somethin and find out what she likes.

and if you didn't, she can get a liter huh? lol

for real tho, i vote for a used 250 as well.
my wife's actually gonna go for her permit soon and wants to rides as well.
i'm thinking used '08 Ninja for me... uh, her. ; )

04-13-2009, 02:23 PM	#19
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04-13-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I'm with the other women.... Let HER decide. Fwiw, the f4i is a huge bike compared to what is now available. No way would that be one of my first suggestions.....

04-13-2009, 01:13 PM	#15
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I know where you can get a Ninja 250 real cheap...it might need some work though It really depends on what she wants, but I always would recommend a Ninja 250. That's what I started on 4 years ago, that's what I totalled 5 weeks ago with 25,000 miles on it. It's a fun little bike. I wouldn't have stuck with riding if I would have started on a bigger bike.

04-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Has she taken the MSF course yet? That certainly helps you get the feel of a bike and get you started off in the right direction.