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Hello! I am a, keyword, possible new rider on two wheels. I have rode skateboards and bicycles my whole life and now want to gain more freedom by choosing where I can go. I am only a teenager, and plan to get a motorcycle+permit this summer. Not sure about how long it will take me, but I have already done my research and saved enough money. Don't know if anyone will respond to this, as there's much cooler stuff on this forum than an introduction, but my plan goes as follows.
- Start off buying a cheap, Chinese, used "moped" for under $600 where I can just get a feel for steering and what it's like sitting on something motorized. For this I don't need a motorcycle license and will be able to ride it while training and studying for my written test. I will then either sell it or keep it since it wasn't too big of an investment.
- Now I will decide what bike I want to ride in a city. At first I thought of a http://powersports.honda.com/2016/pcx.aspx. It would be so practical in a city where I don't have to worry about shifting gears, and there's so much space since its a scooter. I could charge my phone while riding, and have a glove compartment, under-seat storage and a possible topbox/case. But then I realized I want more of a motorcycle experience. And that is why I am on this forum. I was interested in either the http://powersports.honda.com/2016/crf250l/innovations.aspx or the 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro. I don't really think I need a dual sport since there aren't many dirt bike trails in the city, and I heard the Z125 is a great beginner bike.
I know many people suggest starting out on a used motorcycle, but I have the money and am desiring the experience of 'buying my first bike'. And that is how I found my way to this forum. Hello.
- Start off buying a cheap, Chinese, used "moped" for under $600 where I can just get a feel for steering and what it's like sitting on something motorized. For this I don't need a motorcycle license and will be able to ride it while training and studying for my written test. I will then either sell it or keep it since it wasn't too big of an investment.
- Now I will decide what bike I want to ride in a city. At first I thought of a http://powersports.honda.com/2016/pcx.aspx. It would be so practical in a city where I don't have to worry about shifting gears, and there's so much space since its a scooter. I could charge my phone while riding, and have a glove compartment, under-seat storage and a possible topbox/case. But then I realized I want more of a motorcycle experience. And that is why I am on this forum. I was interested in either the http://powersports.honda.com/2016/crf250l/innovations.aspx or the 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro. I don't really think I need a dual sport since there aren't many dirt bike trails in the city, and I heard the Z125 is a great beginner bike.
I know many people suggest starting out on a used motorcycle, but I have the money and am desiring the experience of 'buying my first bike'. And that is how I found my way to this forum. Hello.