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How to buy your first motorcycle

Which of the guys is not familiar with the desire to ride the streets not on a bicycle, but on something more serious. As students, they asked their parents to buy a bike. Some - even a broken one, but a motorcycle. When the guy’s capabilities begin to coincide with his desires, he begins to think about how to fulfill his dream.

Which motorcycle to choose?

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Before proceeding with the selection, it is worth understanding: why is it needed at all? A single mobile vehicle is essential for traveling to work. Another is seeking more adrenaline. Someone is looking for transport for the soul. There are those who value status in society.

First of all, a biker is a new participant in the road traffic. Therefore, the transport must be serviceable and safe both for the driver himself and for those around him. The career of many motor riders ends before they can start due to overvalued financial opportunities. I bought a broken device, but there is no money to repair it. So a lone wanderer rotted in the barn.

What are the criteria for choosing the first motorcycle?

The intended motorcycle must meet the following criteria. The road on which the horse will run. Suitable motor vehicle size. Driving mode. Landing driver.

Terms of Use. On a flat road, a device with a stiffer suspension will be practical. She will not allow the transport to swing at high speed. This will make it easier for the rider to hold the bike. For primer you will need soft long-stroke shock absorbers. On such a motorcycle, the driver will not shake his spine in his pants. 

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Sometimes on the road you can see a huge motorcycle and some little man on it. It’s scary to even imagine how he will park it, say, at the store. When choosing the first motorcycle, it is extremely important to really assess your physical capabilities. In order not to have to ask a hefty passerby to help start.

A heavy horse is not so nimble and convenient in case of frequent trips around the city. But a smaller device will save the courier in a traffic jam. It is difficult for a beginner to immediately get used to gear shifting. Therefore, from the practical point of view, it would be worth choosing a less sophisticated device. For the high-speed mode, a newly-made crunch is suitable for a model capable of picking up the desired pace for the right time without harm to the motor.

For long trips, classic transport is not the best option. Vertical landing without emphasis on the back after the trip will require therapeutic exercises. Such driving will quickly get bored.

New or used?

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The lion's share in this case is played by the financial capabilities of the beginner. If you have the means to purchase a model in the salon, then this has its advantages. For example, the warranty allows only specialists to intervene in vital components. Thanks to this, the chances of harm to the equipment due to amateurish service are minimized. On the other hand, equipment purchased from the secondary market is not so scary to scratch or hit.

But you should not immediately rush to the selection of used equipment only because of its cost. This has its own reefs. And the most significant is the conditional concept of "on the go." It is rare that the owner of a vehicle will invest in selling everything before it is sold. The main thing is going - in the secondary car market this is the main meaning of the phrase "sat down and went."

Therefore, when deciding on what the first “horse” will be - new or used, it is important to determine what motor rider is ready to compromise. Or it will be a waste on the maintenance of equipment in specialized workshops. Or it will be a loss of time and money on the shed repair of the local “kulibin”.

Types of motorcycles

On which device should one stop for someone who knows for sure that he does not need a domestic-made designer? Among the wide variety of models, four main categories can be distinguished. Here are their features.

Cruiser

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It is always a heavy tourist bike. Therefore, the prospective rider needs to be in good shape. Such motorcycles are awkward. But for a beginner, this is a great option. The name cruiser is associated with a measured ride. Those who stop on this type of motorcycle are less likely to get into accidents.

However, a heavy horse with a low landing is not always an easy start. The fact is that custom options created by private workshops, most often for a debutant, are a direct way to the hospital. Such models have a unique design, sometimes artsy and impractical. To ride them requires some experience.

The novice conqueror of the two-wheeled world should pay attention to the following devices of this class. Harley-Davidson CVO Brearout, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom, Yamaha XVS950A. These models reveal their potential with slow acceleration without jerks and with dynamic acceleration on overtaking.

Sports

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Fans of high levels of adrenaline will love this category of motor vehicles. However, a beginner should be extremely careful when riding on such a technique. This class of motor vehicles is ideal for fast driving in a straight line. But in the city he will become a problem rather than an assistant.

Lightweight sportbikes are very fragile. Repairing a horse after another attempt to overcome the force of gravity will fly a "pilot" a pretty penny. Models of this type cannot be equipped with protective arcs.

If a decision was made to choose a sporty version as the first bike, the first season could take a closer look at the following models. Aprilia RS4 125 has moderate power and positive agility. Another popular option is the Kawasaki Ninja 300. A striking motorcycle with ABS and road transport characteristics.

All-terrain

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Ideal for the beginner lover of "riding" - all-terrain. Along with increased off-road patency, the models do a good job of urban traffic. In this class, it is worth paying attention to simpler options. The steeper the bike, the more difficult its operation in standard traffic.

Among the representatives of the class in the beginner category is the KTM 690 EnduroR. Such options are created exclusively for those who like to drive on a bumpy track. But among them there are less whimsical models of the budget category, for example Lifan LF200 gy-5.

Scooter

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Perhaps the most popular motor vehicle among beginners is a scooter. Small dimensions, minimal fuel consumption, relatively inexpensive repairs are just some of the reasons to buy a motorcycle of this class.

It will take little time to learn how to operate such a horse. It lacks a gearbox. Among the representatives of the family there are worthy models - Honda PCX150, Vespa GTS Super 300I.E.

Preparation: proper equipment

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The last thing a beginner needs to take care of is equipment. The main thing you need to focus on is practicality.

Gloves, trousers and a jacket should be made of quality leather, not a substitute. After all, these elements assume the main burden in the fall. Even at a low “crystal” flight speed, the road surface becomes a real grater for vegetables.

In boots it should be comfortable not only on the bike, but also when walking. The helmet must be selected not only according to the style of transport, but also according to the level of danger. And in the case of the first season, this is always a red mark.

These professional tips will help beginners to enjoy learning to drive a two-wheeled horse and love the romance of riding in open vehicles.

Common questions:

The cheapest motorcycles. Decent models can be purchased for about $ 1500. Models: cross and enduro - Suzuki Djebel 125 and 200; sports - Kawasaki ZZR 250; road - Yamaha YBR 125, Honda CBR 250R, Suzuki SV400S, Honda CB 250; choppers - Yamaha Drag Star 400, Virago 250.

The best sport bike for a beginner. A good option for a beginner is the Stels Slex 250, Yamaha YBR125, Bajaj Boxer 125x.

How to choose a motorcycle for a beginner? The model must be light and not powerful in order to gain experience in handling at first at low speeds. In the beginning, you need to focus on only one season to decide which model would be better to stay on. It's easier to learn on road modification than on a sportbike.

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