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Need help in picking a Motorcycle!

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sircacofonix

New member
Joined
Sep 17, 2008
Location
San Francisco
Moto(s)
07 Ninja 250r
Name
Winson
Hi! I am 29yrs old and weigh 150lbs living in San Francisco. I am thinking of getting a motorcycle to commute to San Rafael so as to save on gas as well as toll. I am not new to motorcycle riding as I used to ride since age 16 until 5yrs ago. But it was in another country with a 2stroke 250cc Road King.
I was suggested that a DRZ400SM was a good bike to start with.
Are there any others that would be a good starter vehicle that would suit my purpose?
I am not looking for power, but something comfortable to ride and one that would not need a full throttle on the freeway.
All comments and suggestions would be really appreciated!
 
I have an 06 Ninja 500r for sale with 4,600 miles on it....
 
drzs are epic but i would recommend a ninja 250
 
rljetsetradio said:
drzs are epic but i would recommend a ninja 250
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he said he did'nt want to go full throtle on he freeway, don't you think the 500 would be a little better for the same size bike?
 
Yeah, a Ninja 500 sounds about right. Easy to ride, more oomph than a DRZ or 250.
 
I know most recommendations are the Ninja 250.
My only concern is that would a 250 have enough juice to ride on the freeway?
I mean would passing become an issue when cars are going at an average 70mph?
 
ninja 250's are for girls. Get a ninja 500 or the drz. The drz is the most fun out of that bunch
 
Do you even want a sport bike? Do you want to buy new? There are plenty of comfortable bikes out there, Honda Nighthawk or Rebel come to mind.

Steve
 
Look for what is for sale for $3000, buy what looks best to you. You can get a newer 250 nijet, or the Ninja 500 for that price, maybe an older SV650, CBR600 F2-F3, Ninja 600, FZR 600. The DRZ400 SM will be out of your price range.
 
Oh my, that looks bad! A coworker occasionally rides his DRZ to work, but says it sux for the freeway--he usually commutes on a wee-strom. Since OP doesn't want a bike that needs full throttle to cruise on the freeway he probably wouldn't be happy with either DRZ or ninja 250 which I think some had suggested.

Lots of used bikes in the $3k and below range that should work tho...
 
I started on a Ninja 500. No complaints with it and it'll be fine for commuting on the freeway. But, FZR600s are nice and comfy too and have a bit more go.
 
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