Best First Bike For A Petite Woman?
November 21st, 2009 | 
Author: Looking at getting my first bike. I’m pretty petite (5′1″) and want to be able to comfortably reach the controls and put my feet on the ground. I’m planning on taking a motorcycle safety course. Am also looking for an inexpensive bike. Leaning towards a Yamaha Virago 250. Any suggestions?
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Buy a used Honda Rebel 250 .They’re inexpensive ,small and light.
Once you have some miles behind you ,move up to a Sportster or some mid sized bike.
My starter bike was a honda shadow 600. it’s good for girls b/c it’s low, has a low center of gravity, and you won’t out grow it like you might a smaller bike. brand new it runs about 5500-6000. you can get a really good used one for around 2500.
The Virago is great. It’s a pretty small bike and very beginner friendly and affordable. The other popular bike for that market is the Honda Rebel. Both of them top out at around 70 on the freeway. I’d recommend sitting on both to see which one you feel comfortable with.
you’re looking for a motorcycle,
Yamaha Virago 250,http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/prod…
Honda Rebel250http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles…
Kawasaki Eliminator 125http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/detail.…
Suzuki Boulevard S50http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/S50…
Triumph America 865cc ~too muchhttp://www.triumph.co.uk/canada/4626.asp…
Buell Blast 495cchttp://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/blast/b…
Guzzi Navada Classic 750http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/Nuovi_modell…
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The problem with 250cc bikes is you ‘outgrow’ them in a matter of months, if not sooner. The Honda VLX600 and Suzuki Blvd 40 are easy mannered bikes to start with and even keep a year or two after they’re paid off.
honda rebal or shadow 250
The 250 is the best bike to learn on. (any 250) This will basically ensure that you do not kill yourself on the very first ride (or the rides there after)
Go to your nearest motorcycle shop, & go and sit on the bikesand find what feels comfortable, ask the salespeople for help, they will be bale to show you and answer all the questions you ask. plus give you the correct information for your area.
Get the right gear for safe riding,(ie well fitted helmet;-if it is loose & moves about your head try another size, style the right one will feel like comfort, and right.-, waterproof jacket, draggin jeans/riding pants, gloves, boots with a low heel, you should be able to try on this stuff at your local motorcycles shop).
Go to the local motorcycle haunts on a Saturday/Sunday (these are the spots where all riders gather for coffee/tea/hotdrink/colddrink/something to eat/just a break from riding & to talk to other riders), talk to the riders about their motorcycles, andask questions there, you will find that most motorcyclists are extremely helpful, and will proudly tell you the pro’s & con’s of their bike. (hopefully you wopn’t meet the dumbo who feel if you have to ask about a ride, you don’t deserve to ride one, and they are out there)
Go to your local licensing /registration office ask what is required to get your license, and the restrictions that will apply.
Finally do all the motorcycle safety courses you can because that is the best way to learn how to control your bike, and learn the basic life saving skills that will help you when you get into difficulty.
So Stay Upright, Stay Safe, & Have Fun
I am a 5′ tall lady. My bike is a 2007 883 Sportster Harley low.
You don’t want to get a 250 of any kind because the wind will blow you around.
There are a lot of good answers here.
The only advice above all of these is, what ever you get make sure you can lift it, from it’s side up on to it’s wheels. This way if you are involved in an accident, you can get out from underneath the bike!!! just a tip
You have a great journey if front of you, enjoy it.
we have..and still are… Tim xjrsyd…
A Yamaha Virago would be a good first bike or even a Suzuki GZ250. Honda puts out a CMX250 Rebel, but they have a major recall out on them right now. You don’t want to get anything expensive because once you learn how to ride it and feel comfortable, you will be trading it in for something bigger in no time. Good luck!
if your looking for a street bike go with a 250 kawasaki, but dont under estimate it i got one to 50mph in second gear. if you want a dirt bike get a 125 two stroke or if you want a little of both you could get a suzuki drz400 dual sport ( a street legal dirt bike).