What is the best learner motorcycle, cheap on insurance and good quality?
gj_fields asked:
I am looking to learn how to ride a motorcycle and am looking for a bike that is easy to learn, cheap to run, cheap on insurance and a good ride. Are older bikes cheaper? Are some brands better on insurance than others? Thanks.
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I am looking to learn how to ride a motorcycle and am looking for a bike that is easy to learn, cheap to run, cheap on insurance and a good ride. Are older bikes cheaper? Are some brands better on insurance than others? Thanks.
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March 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Kawasaki 250 Ninja
Kawasaki 500 Ninja
Suzuki GS500S
dual sport bikes: very cheap on insurance
Suzuki DRZ400S
Suzuki DR650
Honda XL650S
(cannot recommend the Kawasaki KLR650 cause it has a engine oil consumption problem)
sport and dual sport bikes are much easier to learn to and to ride, cruiser bikes are slow and heavy, unbalanced and are hard to learn for the beginner
March 3rd, 2009 at 3:33 am
92-03 Honda Nighthawk 750. It is reliable, fun and easy to ride, comfortable, tame enough to learn on, not to mention affordable.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:02 am
I cannot answer you question as to the insurance part of each individual bike, but I refer people to this site which allows you to contact several brokers. I would narrow it down to 3 or 4 bikes, and ask for a quote on each. It will save a ton of time and money in the long run.
Best of luck!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:24 am
You can compare how the insurance quotes would change, for example here – autoinsurance.undonet.com
March 10th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
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March 12th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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