Can anyone private message me some good bikes?

[Lucas5814]

I'm ready to ride, but not sure what best brands are or where to buy...SRS

[Lucas5814]

Advise your budget, skill level and goals of the bike. Can make recommendation based on some of that info.

I'm beginner/intermediate know more than just basics. Well past noob levels.

Looking to blast off out of the driveway and cruise for life. I'm so jelly of those guys free on the open road.

Nothing too strong, something I can get a long-haul usage of for 40 years or so

[Robmnrd]

In on SRT...




















































Wait it's not that kind of secretive thread? Oh my bad.

[desslok]

Costco had a decent Huffy, your size.

[OptimusTrajan]

Just get a GROM for around town. They used to be $3500 and got 90 miles to a gallon.

[GooBaaa]

Pm me brah

[A4min]

came in expecting something else...still not sure if OP means riding blast/cruising a bike or riding blast/cruising a bike

[mikebadg3]

i'll stick to my twin turbo platinum F150 thanks

[Zackad]

advise on budget pls OP

I would stick with Honda/Yamaha/Kawasaki for your first. Reliable, maintenance will be cheap. Consider that European bikes will be more expensive maintenance and parts, and if you go Ducati/Aprilia/MV Agusta and even BMW in some places, certified dealers/techs will be harder to come by if you need real work done on them. American, you are pretty much gonna have to go with Harley or Indian.

Also advise on what style of bike you want. Sport, tourer, cruiser, cafe, dual sport, etc. My first bike was a Yamaha XSR700 which is the MT-07 but with cafe styling, rather than the transformer style most naked bikes defer to. Was a blast to ride, plenty of power especially lower in the RPM range. Great for city riding/twisties, decent at commuting. I've since upgraded to a sport bike because I enjoy the more aggressive riding style.

I wouldn't get a Grom as recommended above unless your only plan for it is to put around town, or learn how to stunt. You will be redlining the top gear to keep up in freeway traffic.

[niospecv]

Beginner you say? Can't go wrong with the Honda Rebel 500 for under 7k. . You can upgrade to the 1100 once you feel you need more power.

[Kev1972]

Fully faired midrange size. Like SV650 or Ninja 650. Fairings = much easier time on the highway, better visibility, better rain protection. Also look cooler than some naked pleb bike.

Naked are cheaper to buy an insure though.

[IJustWannaPuke]

Check CP

[Smithers115]

The r7 looks like a **** ton of fun