Corey
Before I start asking you questions I find it more useful to give you some info about my situation.
Im NOT a beginner when it comes to knowing how to ride a motorcycle. I have been ridding dirt bikes since I was 12. When I was 15-16 years old I raced enduros on my 125cc which are any where from 40-60 miles long and take about 3 hours to complete. No beginner rider would be able to finish one of the enduros. I now ride a ktm 300 xc-w which has around 40-50-hp. I have no problem controlling its power, and if you did not know my dirt bike is a 2 stroke so that means I deal with the power bands so ridding a 4 stroke street bike should not be a problem what ever the engine size is. So I know how to ride a motorcycle but the only time I have ridden on the road was during one of my races just cruising around 50mph to the next check point. My current car is a 1995 4 cylinder jeep that gets around 15mpg and can have a hard time going over 50mph. Also I live in Texas so the summers are HOT and my jeep's air conditioner doesn't work well, so in the summer I drive with the doors off which is about as close to a bike as you can get on 4 wheels. I would mainly ride on roads that are 30-50mph but I would like the bike to be able to cruise at 80mph but still have a little get up and go left. I herd super sport bikes are bad for everyday ridding and I don't want to get a cruiser. I want a sportier bike that is somewhat close to my dirt bike but for the road. Im also looking for a bike that would be the cheapest for me to insure less than $1800 a year for just liability because thats what I am paying on my jeep. So my reason to get a street bike is for better gas milage and I just love 2 wheels. I also herd that insurance is cheaper than cars for just liability. So I am looking to save some money because my jeep is getting to the point where everything is getting ready to be replaced and I don't have the money for a fuel efficient car.
> so I am looking for a daily motorcycle (not a super sport or cruiser)
> something that can cruise on the highway but has good handling at lower speeds
> something that gets good gas milage
> a type of bike that is cheaper to insure than a car
(I would also like if you would tell me what your bike is, if you have one)
Answer
You seemed to be pretty familiar with riding already. I was in the same position when i got my first street bike. A Yamaha Seca or Suzuki are great. You want a cheap but great bike try a hyosung gt650. I started with a Suzuki Sv650. Was a great transition from a dirt bike to street because of the torque it had. Traded it in for an Yamaha R1 after I got comfortable. Try looking at the standard bikes for now at least 600cc or more or you'll just be disappointed. Stay away from a performance bike as a first. As for me I now ride a Yamaha warrior 1700cc it's a wicked cross between a cruiser and crotch rocket. Makes any Harley look like a joke. Just remember on the street you cant take the risks or tricks you normally would do on dirt. Good luck and ride safe!
You seemed to be pretty familiar with riding already. I was in the same position when i got my first street bike. A Yamaha Seca or Suzuki are great. You want a cheap but great bike try a hyosung gt650. I started with a Suzuki Sv650. Was a great transition from a dirt bike to street because of the torque it had. Traded it in for an Yamaha R1 after I got comfortable. Try looking at the standard bikes for now at least 600cc or more or you'll just be disappointed. Stay away from a performance bike as a first. As for me I now ride a Yamaha warrior 1700cc it's a wicked cross between a cruiser and crotch rocket. Makes any Harley look like a joke. Just remember on the street you cant take the risks or tricks you normally would do on dirt. Good luck and ride safe!
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