Best Used Motorcycles for Beginners (Dirt Cheap)

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[GManWrites]

I couldn't agree more about the Kawasaki Ninja 250, I bought one for $2000 Canadian and rode it for 5 years and the only money I had to put into it was for oil, gas and a rear tire.

[tigercoward]

Great advice.

My English parents replicated their experience by limiting my motorcycle size when I started. Whether it true or not, they told me this washow licensingg worked in Europe. It was reasonable and sensible.

I had to ride something 250cc or smaller for two years, then I could move up but only to 600cc, and that had to be for 2 years before I could get anything bigger.

I stared on a used 1980 Honda XL 250, and then 2 years later, I bought a Yamaha Seca 550.

This was a great way to learn, and I replicated that model when my son started riding 7 years ago.

He started on a KLX 250, and after 3 years he bought a Honda CB500X.

I really believe that this graduated introduction builds skills, confidence, and life-long motorcyclists!

[ceesklumper]

In April I bought my BMW F800ST from 2007 with 11K miles. Sport Tourer, 85 HP. Needed new tires but not much else, for $2, 300 in California. Great bike.

[vtrack]

Good video on great value used bikes. No need to say they are for beginners. Anyone on a tight bike budget could enjoy these bikes.

[leeball]

Started on a 1999 Yamaha V Star Classic 650. There were 2 on the floor, identical. 2 days after I bought 1 my brother bought the other. We looked like the friggen Bobbsey twins. I got to customizing mine fast 😆 Eventually mine went to my Dad in lieu of some money I'd borrowed, my brother traded his on a hunting quad. Last week he went out to my parents and brought it home, today we rode together for the first time in 20 years. I love that bike. Absolutely fantastic beginner bike. It's a big bike with excellent road presence and fits bigger riders no problem. It's like the same size as a Harley Fat Boy, dimensionally not displacement.

[garyadkins]

I started on a 2006 suzuki boulevard a year and a half ago, and will be starting on my second 2000+ mile road trip tomorrow.

I had initially intended to start with an all-up tourer, like an old goldwing, valkyrie, or electra-glide, even though i knew that they aren't really considered suitable for beginners, because i knew that my main interest lay in touring. A test drive on an electra-glide that was a lot more nerve-wracking than fun persuaded me to start with something a bit more reasonable.

So far I'm very happy with it.

[unionrdr]

2 years ago, I bought an '18 Yamaha V Star 250 LCC. Got my right hip replaced in June '23 and worked on it till last month when I healed enough to walk fairly well again. Left hip done 3/16. It looks like and is the same size as the mid-80's Sportster it was designed to compete with. In Raven Black Metallic. It fits me like a glove at 68. And is torquey & nimble. It likes leaning too! 21-23HP and the only V-Twin in it's class. Versus the 16-18HP of the older Rebel 250's. Which are also smaller.

[jacobortwine]

My first bike was a Yamaha 125 Enduro . I was 16 years old and I took that thing everywhere

[raulsalanaranjo]

Every time the Kawa KLR 650 is mentioned in your channel I think it’s the perfect bike for me. It’s a shame we do not get it in Spain, as I would get one in a heartbeat

[exothermal.sprocket]

Started on a ZX-6R in 2006. Financed. Dumb decision, don't do that.
Due to body pain, I couldn't ride it very long before I wanted to get off.
Traded on 2007 SV650. What a revelation that was. Comfortable. Sporty enough. Torquey twin that had more shove than the ZX at most RPM. I could have kept it a lot longer than I did, but it was fantastic. I've had the most fond memories of the SV650 looking back. Had a couple new, couple used, S models with full fairings, one had a full exhaust with Powercommander. Sounded amazing. Never ever gave me a lick of trouble.

[kalebbrown]

I just bought my first bike a new 2022 KLX300sm. Got it for way cheaper than you can buy used ones. Dealer wanted it out of there!

[olapalmquist]

Started in 2000 on a brand new Kawa VN800 classic. The only available bike in May where I lived. Still have it as a third bike since it is way better than the trade in offers I recieved when byuing new ones.

[jimbroen]

My first was a 1975 Can-Am TNT 125 which I bought new in 1976. It was a pretty good bike for it's time. These days I only buy used and my last purchase was a 2020 KTM SMCR.

[Axrhave]

You’re right about Honda reliability, my 1983 GL 1100 goldwing with 105k on the odometer runs and drives like the day I bought it (1985). 😊

[guillermo]

I raced an Elsinore 125 back in the late 70's and had a Yamaha DT400 as my all around. I lived in a small, isolated town in the mountains so there was way more dirt travelling than pavement. Then I got a wild hair and decided that I needed a cruiser when I was 54. Bought a 100 c.i. Victory Vegas. Only street bike I've ever owned. Gonna retire soon and I'll be hunting down a Honda Fury, VTX, Valkyrie, or Gold Wing.

[BUGBYTE_]

I started on a Honda Helix (scooter) at 12. Bought a V65 magna at 16 for $1000. I saved my grass cutting money for it. At the time there really wasn't anything like a beginner bike. Nobody really said that's too much bike other than big heavy Harley's. You just bought what you could. I've been riding ever since. I'm 43 now.

[TheBloodgaze]

in 2005 I was 23 and my first on road motorcycle was a 1996 zx6r. Will always have a special place in my heart! It was in a guys shed and he said if you can get it started and out of here its yours for $750. 2 hours later my brother and I had it running and rode it home. I had off road riding experience so I wouldn't have recommended it for a beginner.

[ronaldlebowitz]

Thanks for the info i started in 1980 on a yamaha 100 enduro and my first road bike was a 77 kz 400 in 82 and riding ever since i hope the baby and mom are doing well!

[nelsonphilip]

Outstanding! 2 enthusiastic👍👍up on your cautionary recommendations. Over extending yourself while getting into motorcycling can have catastrophic consequences! While a "newbie" can get into riding with cheap used bikes, you still need to invest in your own well-being and get the necessary training. As the MSF slogan goes...."the more you know, the better it gets!"

[NoFrictionZone]

Started on a Vespa GTS 250, moved to a Piaggio BV 400, and just added a Triumph Speed 400. 🤙🤙