05-28-2008, 07:04 PM
Neither a cruiser nor a sportsbike is the 'best' bike to learn on. The best bike to learn on is a standard. First things first though, take the MSF course and get some gear, before you get a bike. Gear can be had cheap, I bought my first helmet for $90. Don't think bling, think bargain bin.
When you start bike shopping, also think bargain bin. Don't go out of your way to spend more than $1000 on a bike. This will usually mean something made in the 1990's or earlier. Which is fine. It will be a lot cheaper to insure and you won't have to make payments and carry comprehensive coverage. There are many reasons to spend as little as possible, and as a new rider you should make several assumptions.
Assumption #1: You will crash, and sooner rather than later. Best to crash something with no fairings that you don't really care about.
Assumption #2: You may not enjoy riding. This is ok. Motorcycling isn't for everyone.
Assumption #3: You suck at riding, so take it slow, let it grow on you, and learn bit by bit.
and the most important....
Assumption #4 Every other person on the road is trying to kill you.
As for bike vs 2 seat sports car....your call. I wouldn't sell the car if I was you, and if you buy a bike for a grand or so you might not even need to.
When you start bike shopping, also think bargain bin. Don't go out of your way to spend more than $1000 on a bike. This will usually mean something made in the 1990's or earlier. Which is fine. It will be a lot cheaper to insure and you won't have to make payments and carry comprehensive coverage. There are many reasons to spend as little as possible, and as a new rider you should make several assumptions.
Assumption #1: You will crash, and sooner rather than later. Best to crash something with no fairings that you don't really care about.
Assumption #2: You may not enjoy riding. This is ok. Motorcycling isn't for everyone.
Assumption #3: You suck at riding, so take it slow, let it grow on you, and learn bit by bit.
and the most important....
Assumption #4 Every other person on the road is trying to kill you.
As for bike vs 2 seat sports car....your call. I wouldn't sell the car if I was you, and if you buy a bike for a grand or so you might not even need to.
horizontally opposed>*