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Motorbikes for girls?

Planning on getting a motorbike this year, thing is I know nothing about them...So am just looking for some helpful advice/info. Whats the best way to get started? Shall i do CBT or theory first? Whats a good first bike? Please don't advise me to get a moped, Lady needs a REAL Bike!! Info on costs, learning centres etc would be helpful (am in London btw) Also please no boring people that wanna tell me how dangerous bikes are, i know the dangers, Ta for the concern but thats not what advice i'm after! Hearing from some female bikers would be great. Cheers people!

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Go have a look at the Hyosung GV 125. Its a small cruiser thats quite low, and it won't break the bank. Check them out on prideinwhatyouride website, . By the way you have to do your CBT first. Why am I getting thumbs down, I'm only trying to help and Hyosung is only Suzuki under licence. ( and no, they are not Chinese)
my wife just went down and wrote her learners and started riding my bikes when she got started, but she'd ridden dirt bikes before if you have no experience, i would suggest starting with a safety course 1st off you might find that you like the bike you do your course on, then buy one like it, they're usually use cheap, small engine (250-500cc) bikes that are very forgiving and easy to learn on, and they will take a licking from all the drops from the students. something like a honda rebel or a buell blast
When I got my first bike 7 years ago, I had never ridden a day in my life. I went through a MC safety training course, as completion in that by-passed the 'driving' part for California's MC (M1) license. If you have something like this in London, I'd recommend it. Lots of good pointers from people who've ridden for a very long time. As for a good first bike, I guess it all depends on what kind of bike you want. For me, I wanted a cruiser, but there's also a touring bike, as well as (I call them) crotch rockets. I feel that a good size (cc's) for a first bike is around 600 - 750. Not too small (like a 250), and not too big. If you get a smaller bike, like a 250cc, you'll quickly out-grow this and will be wanting a larger bike after just a few months. A friend of mine who's also never ridden a day in her life got a 250cc (Honda Rebel) and after about 6 weeks, she was ready for a bigger bike... but she was making payments and couldn't trade it in or sell it to get her money out of it... and now she's stuck with a bike she's not happy with. My 2000 Honda Shadow (600cc) felt big at first, but I took it slow and rode on side streets until I felt comfortable going on the freeway. And once there, if I felt uncomfortable, I'd get off and use side streets to get home. Now, I'm cruising at 80mph (shhh... don't tell the cops) in the carpool lane. Just take baby steps, and you'll find that everything will come to you in time. Oh, one more thing... once you start shopping for bikes, if cost is a factor, might try and get a 2008 model when the 2009's are out. Dealers will be wanting to get rid of their old inventory (2008) to make room for the 2009's. Also, with the instructor that I had, he was the head sales guy at a bike place, and they matched other dealers prices. So, in the summer of 2000, I got a 2000 bike for $4,000 when they had been going for $5,200 (or more). So, do a little homework on this. email me if you have any further questions.
You really need to learn on a motorcycle, so your first step should be to buy one or borrow one from a friend, family member, etc. For a starter bike, I would recommend getting something with a 400cc engine or smaller (that's easy to figure out -- the "number" on a motorcycle refers to the rough size of the engine). A 250 is usually a good starter bike for a woman unless she's above average height or is a "big girl" (no offense intended). What type of bike should you get? Depends on what you like. Most women prefer "cruiser" type bikes, but some like the production models ("crotch rockets"). Cruisers are more comfortable to ride and are easier to learn on though. There are lots of good motorcycle manufacturers out there, but I'd advise you to get a Honda. They're well-built, easy to maintain, and have a good record for reliability. Honda makes a cruiser called the Shadow, which ranks very high on the customer satisfaction and reliability list. The engine sizes on the Shadow range from 125cc all the way up to 1100cc. Sorry I can't help you on cost or classes -- I live in the U.S.
First, take a riders safety course! You will learn what you need to get started and you will feel more confident riding in the begining. Then go look at bikes,sit on them and see what fits you. Once you find some bikes that you like, then you can start pricing them. What someone else thinks might be a good starter bike, may not be right for you. Good luck! Keep it vertical!
cbt first then Honda cb125cc get girls on the road best of luck and take care
At the moment you do not need to do a theory test for your CBT. The only advice i can give you is to visit some learning centres and have a chat with the instructors, think about if you want to do your direct access, what you want the bike for, commuting, pleasure or a bit of both. Take yourself down to a bike shop, have a sit on a few and see what would suit you. And now for the advice you don't want. Bikes are dangerous, you have to be very alert and aware of every thing around you and more, don't take risks, don't be an ar4ehole and remember there are some car drivers that you will be invsible to no matter what precausions you take!! I love bikes but i nearlly lost my son in a very bad motorbike accident and i haven't rode since, though i occasionally go pillion. Good luck and be careful.
go for it girl get a superbike or a cruiser your choice but make sure yor ready for a real bike not too heavy or powerful
not sure what a CBT is but you absloutely need to take the class. 1995-2000 CBR 600RR or GSX-R 600 will suit you perfectly I won't go into detail y. good luck and have fun!
I got my bike about 6 months ago and I love it. My hubby tried to teach me to ride on his (Yamaha V-Star1100) but it was just to big for me. So we did the research and got a used 2006 Virago 250. Perfect size and GREAT gas mileage 55mpg. It only had 1000 miles on it. I'm doing good on it, but still plan to take the riding coarse with another girl next month. You can never be to safe. Have fun.
You dont say your age if you are 16 then you are stuck with a moped if you are over 17 then you can ride a 125 with 'L' plates, go to one of your local motorcycle dealers and see what fits you and what you like, cruiser, nakeds, sports lots of different types about. You dont need to do the theory before you do your CBT (put about £100-£150 aside for it). The CBT is a one day course that will teach you to ride safely on the UK roads. If you want to take the full bike test and you are over 21 do the DAS if under 21 you will have to do a normal bike test either you will need the theory test (I think its about £30) and then to do a course this depends on whether you want to do an intensive course or lessons over a few weeks speak to your local motorcycle training centres for the best information and costs on this. Then you have the bike test which is about £60. Remember they are chaning the test in October so best get it done before then if you can, good luck and have fun.
Their are more and more lady riders. The feeling of freedom on a bike is like know other. but here are a few pointers be for you get started. You might want to start with getting a used motorcycle. Don't get to locked in to if it is 500 CC or More because if you are a true rider you will be wantting to go bigger and better with in you frist year. but before you buy take a riders education course. http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Rider_Education/new_rider_course.jsp?locale=en_US They will teach you from the ground up on how to ride safely. Next make sure the bike is set for you hight. there is no wrose feeling than having to get help on and off you bike when you stuck parking on a slope or near a big pot hole. Last but not least dont let anyone tell you cant. My wife has only been rideing 6 yr and she rides better than most guys I know.
Lots of people have given you good advice on how to get started, I used to ride a 600 Bandit , but now i ride a Ducati S2R monster. I find the monster low, and great handling, but please make sure you can touch the ground with at least the full ball of your foot and not tiptoe, Good luck it will be the best thing you have ever done,
1. find out how tall you are- this will unfortauntly dictate the choice of motorcycles you can ride. When choosing a motorcycle the seat hieght may only be say 800mm, but the width of the seat will also make a diffrence to if your feet will touch the floor. 2. Put in for your cbt , and check to see if they have a bike that you can ride on, but most training schools should have a choice of bikes, from low customs to standard bikes like Honda CG125 Most training schools will provide basic equipment like helmet, gloves. Some may even provide a jacket too. Most will expect you to have a stirdy jacket, and boots as a minium- if you can afford to get kitted out then do so.. as to me the thought of wearing gear that hundreds of heads n hands have been in - doesnt appeal to me ! Bikes that people under 5FT4 go for are things like factory customs, cruisers like Yamaha SR125 Suzuki GN125. If your looking to get your own bike i would say get a 125cc bike, take your CBT get some road expierence and then you can either put in for your test on the 125, or take DAS lessons on a 500cc. If you have a freind who is a motorcyclist and rides very well or advanced trained then get them to help you will booking lessons, as my personal expierence is that training schools may try to sell you more lessons than you really need. Myself i knew when i was ready and i took my test and passed- i didnt need someone to tell me. My freind she took her CBT, rode around on a 125cc , passed her test without lessons on her 125, and years on is now riding a 600cc rat bike lol!. I think there should be more women on bikes, - too many male ego speed demons and male born-again 40/50-somthings who half shouldnt be allowed on the road with a push bike let alone a superbike
any sportsbike their all girls bikes ! suggest you have a 600 first then progress to something bigger, or if you like the thought of a mans bike buy a naked bike! most of the people that answer you will be sportsbike riders they all have female dna so theirs your female bikers. good luck with the test.
There are several CBT centres in London any local dealer to you will be able to give you addresses, quite often they are advertised in the showroom, other dealers run their own. Look here http://www.020.co.uk/m/motor-cycles-and-scooters/training/london.shtml One for the ladies (sorry it is rather pink) http://www.girlsangels.co.uk/ Types of bike are limited to your dimensions, for commuting I would look for a tall narrow bike, the suspension and size of trail bikes are perfect for in-city commuting but if you are too short look at others. CBTs are only the beginning of training think about advanced training afterwards. Have fun
go for your cbt first im not syre if you like sports bikes but the yamaha yzf r125 looks alot like it's older brothers the r1 and the r6 it has wider tyres than the honda cbr 125. The cbr is cheaper but it has a skinny back tyre compred to yzf. now if your looking for a something bigger the three best bikes to start off on is the r6 the zx6r or the cbr 600 i hope been some help
Well, If the lady needs a REAL bike..... the 883 or 1200 harley sportster would be a good one to start off with.... even a fat boy would be a good one........
Watch the film 'Girl on a Motorcycle' that should give you and everyone else some ideas
I think you should get a Kawasaki. Best thing you can do is learn yourself. you could be the best out there.. learn yourself. muchhh better!
HI first do your cbt ,then your theory,then your test.The bike is completely down to your own taste,your size may have an influencing factor but i have seen petite girls on sports bikes handle them without too much fuss,Good luck..just ride as if everyone out there is trying to kill you..
Your first bike, the best for a women is a Rieju RS2 125. It costs around £2500 new and has cute looks. Its also a big built bike so it looks like a 400cc bike. It is sporty and a 4-stroke so it will last forever. Its a great starter and my friend has one and she loves it.