r/SuggestAMotorcycle

I want a bike that is good for a beginner. Still looks nice. Price isn't a big deal.

talk me in or out of a dct for the Honda NC .
Im looking at both 700 and 750 .
I’ve been riding motorcycles for years just sold my manual Africa twin. V Strong 650 a bunch of super sports growing up so I’m familiar with a clutch. Something nice about riding my Honda ruckus /Honda navi , and not having to worry about the clutch .

And mostly just want something reliable and low maintenance. Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone I’m in the market for a new bike I currently ride a 2003 SV650S and I have kind of figured out that most of what I love in a motorcycle is the sound and ergonomics while still having a sports background and the two bikes I’ve been looking at are both aprillias either the Tuono V4 or the RS660 does anyone have any insight as to which would be a better daily costs don’t really matter both are similar price to insure or is there another bike I should be looking at that is a good commuter and sounds great any help would be awesome

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some outside perspectives because I've been researching this for months and I think I've reached the point where I'm overthinking it.

I'm 30 years old, 5'7", about 155 lbs. I recently passed the MSF course and have zero street riding experience on motorcycles, although I've driven manual transmission cars for years.

A little background:

\- My daily commute is only about 12 minutes through Dallas city streets.

\- I don't plan on riding highways much at first.

\- This will be my primary transportation for a while.

\- I intend to keep the bike for at least a couple of years.

\- I enjoy spirited riding, but I'm not looking to be reckless or chase top speed.

Financially, things have improved a lot recently. My previous car was totaled, which actually eliminated a large monthly car payment and insurance expense. I've been rebuilding my credit, paying off old debt, and by August I expect to have roughly $1,500–2,000 available for a down payment. I'm trying to make a smart purchase—not just one based on emotion.

I've narrowed my choices to:

\- Aprilia RS 457

\- CFMOTO 450SS

The RS 457 appeals to me because of the premium chassis, electronics, rider aids, and overall quality of the package.

The 450SS appeals to me because it's less expensive to buy, likely less expensive to repair if I make beginner mistakes, and ownership costs seem a bit lower.

One thing I'm struggling with is Aprilia's reputation. I know older Italian bikes had reliability concerns, but I'm seeing mixed opinions about the RS 457. Assuming I buy new with the factory warranty and keep up with scheduled maintenance, should reliability actually be a deciding factor?

If you were advising someone in my exact situation—not just recommending your favorite motorcycle—which would you suggest and why?

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have owned either bike or have experience with both brands.

Thanks in advance!

A few years ago when I was 18 someone who I'm no longer friends with gave me some alcohol and kept insisting I ride his bike it was a z400 I had no riding experience at all and his instructions were to bring the bike to 3.5k rpm and let go of the clutch so ofc as a drunk person with no experience I wrecked since then I've had anxiety around getting a bike but I think I'm at a point in my life where I can get a bike and I only have one friend that rides and they only suggest a grom for me because of that accident but I'm a bigger person at 6ft 230lbs so a grom would be very uncomfortable do y'all have any suggestions with moving forward with getting a bike and what I should get

Hi everyone,
I'm a 25-year-old woman and I'm thinking about buying my first bike. I can comfortably ride a scooty, and I've learned bike riding on my brother's Royal Enfield Classic 350 and have practiced for a month. Ever since then, I've really liked the feel of riding a bike and it's been a dream of mine to own one someday.
My family keeps suggesting that I should get a scooty instead because it's more practical, but honestly, I don't enjoy riding a scooty as much. I like the feel, presence, and overall experience of riding a bike.
Right now, I'm considering the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 in Factory Black. My budget is around ₹1.8 lakh including all costs (can stretch a little if needed). I like bikes in the Hunter/Classic/Royal Enfield style, but I'm not very knowledgeable about bikes in general. I don't have a long list of requirements—I just want something enjoyable to ride, reasonably comfortable, and suitable for someone buying their first bike.
For those who own a Hunter 350 or similar bikes:
Is it a good first bike?

Would you recommend it for a woman rider?

Are there any better alternatives in a similar budget?

Any pros, cons, or ownership experiences I should know about?

Also, do you think buying a bike over a scooty is a sensible decision in my situation, or am I being too emotional about wanting one?
I'd love to hear your opinions and experiences before I make a decision. Thanks!

I just got my A class driving licence and I'm considering getting a 696 for my first bike. I've never driven it. I did drive an SV650 once.

A few folks here told me that they're basically the same bike with different ownership cost. What do y'all think?

To start of I want to buy a used bike to drive just for fun. Highways, cities, nature, doesnt matter. Once i get more skilled I want to try some track days. Point is Im just a 17 year old dude that want to save up for a sportbike to have chill and fun rides. I read online and asked in person, and these bikes are getting recommended a lot. I heard about the mt-07 aswell, but for now the R3 is the one I am aiming for.

But i just dont see whats the difference between it and ninja 400, the ninja series from 300-500 in general seem promising aswell, and from your experience what are the differences between them that often get overlooked.

cheers

I live in Japan and here there are license classes.
There's small (up to 125cc) medium (up to 400cc) large (no limit) I have just got my medium license for bike I was thinking of getting zx4rr because it's a new inline 4 bike (I like inline 4s) but I like the looks of z900rs more than a sporty look

I will have to get a large license to be able to own a z900rs

For medium license I took 18hours of riding class
And for large I will have to take 10hours to graduate from the school I will go to. Total of 28 riding hours.

Will that be enough for me to get a z900rs? I'm in my early 20s but I don't wanna die my life is good.

Edit: I forgot to mention since I have a car license I ride a 50cc when going to stores and stuff, if that helps

Hello all,

I got my licence about 2 months ago and now I'm looking for a bike but nearly all I can get are 125C ones or 500C+ nearly 10 year old ones.

About myself and my planned riding:

\-located in Europe

\-170cm tall (67 inches)

\-85kg weight (187 pounds)

\-budget for bike only is 2500 Euro

\-planned mostly town riding and sometimes a bit out of town but definitely not highway

\-will probably do that only 2 weekends in a month

\-my learner bikes were Yamaha YBR (which I loved how light and controllable it was) and Kawasaki ER6N (which I found too heavy even at the end of the course but still manageable. Also it definitely has more power than I expect to use)

So my question is if getting a 125CC might be an issue or if I'll learn some things that are not good in the long term. If I get something that's more than 125CC the options are Zontes, Benelli, KTM if I'm lucky and there's one Hyosung GT.

Hey guys. I'm looking to get my first bike. I have a little bit of experience and I'm not at all completely new to motorbikes, but I have come across quite some money so I'm looking to buy a bike now. I was looking for a 600/650 or something in that range. I was thinking a bit about getting a cbr650r or a rs660. The thing is I feel like I'd get bored of the 650r pretty easily, and I've heard so much about the rs660 being really unreliable and expensive to maintain. I dont wanna be spending too much money on maintainance and stuff. I definitely want something with power but I also would prefer something with traction control and abs (unlike the gsxr600). Please let me know what you think! Thank you!

I want Z900RS so badly but first I need to get a license :) this is already in motion (eta 2 months) but I read a lot of suggestions to not start from such a powerful bike. And then there’s insurance - I got two offers: £2000 and £4000 for the first year. So now I’m looking for something smaller, reasonable for daily commuting 20 miles each way (equal split of town, double carriageway and back roads). At the same time I’d like it to be reliable, easy to resell after a year or two, cheap to insure and comfortable. I’m in my mid 30s, 190cm/6ft3 height, 34 inseam, based in the UK. Touring bikes make the most sense on paper but I’m not vibing with them visually. Silly but it is what it is. Anything else goes.

One option is to get some 400-500cc from a dealer on pcp and return it after a year or two. Another option is to get something super cheap, fix it even cheaper if needed and write it off as it would cost me pretty much the same as 2-year interest on a new bike. Bonus if it’s still working.

These are not the only options but either will allow me to ride a bike, learn how to do it properly and save a lot on insurance.

What is your take on it? Any particular bikes worth looking at? I was thinking scrambler 400x or CL500 from new ones or maybe an early 2000 Honda shadow but I’m open to any suggestions

Absolutely will not push it on unless I’m on the track, im getting my CDL. Prices are all the same now…I’d like to say we get about good 6 months before winter. All cost about $250 a year to insure.

Used to ride mopeds when living in California. A lot of bombing down hills in the Bay Area on a bicycle.

Can get used and fix it up, but it’ll be my first time and have never ridden a well functioning bike

Herniated disc last year and recently my left knee starting to go weak lol

I'd like to buy my first motorcycle, i was looking at Honda crf230f is it good bike or i should i be looking on somethimg else. I though i would go for 125cc 4r or max 250cc 4t but i dont know if i want some unbranded chinesse bike. My budget is 2 500$, any advice?