Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

I have had little luck in finding a decent 600cc for under 5000 here. I've seen 250cc for under 2000.

Dunno, doubt I'll get one this year. CRX needs boost.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

they have similar bikes in the msf course, they are fun in their parking lot, but I wouldn't want to ride one anywhere else. If you want a sport bike I'd look at the ninja 500, suzuki gs500 or a suzuki sv650 for a good starter that you won't get bored with right away.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

Buy a DRZ400sm unless u want to drive on the freeway a lot.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

rebel won't do well on the highway. at least get something that will go on the highway with ease.

get a mild mannered motor sport bike/sport cruiser. if you get a rebel ride it to san fransisco or off a cliff

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

Some suggestions, johnny?

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

old 600s
old 750s
VFR700
VFR750
VFR1000

sv650


any older bike up to 900cc is going to be pretty mild.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

He is money? I thought he was people.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

i know 2 ppl that got brand new 600's and they say it wasn't fast enough after riding it for a few months

I would get a 750... or an old sport bike so when/if you lay it down, you don't get that mad. I'd get a bike with the intention of learning on it and it going to the ground in some situation.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

If a 600 isn't fast enough, they better be on a track. My 599 is a slower 600, and will run 0-60 in half a block, and 0-120 in a full block. It does top out around 140 at full tuck, mostly because I have no fairing.

Rebel 250 is a blast, but you better be well under 6'. At 6'1" I was super cramped on them. Fun little bike around town though. I also had a Ninja 250, very fun. Not very quick, but it handled very well and returned 70mpg even running the ---- out of it. Stick to older models, it seems they got retuned every few years since '88 (first year of 88-07 generation) for more torque and less hp. I bought mine for $1g and sold it for $1g, only paid for gas, insurance ($100/yr), and oil in between.

Re: Honduh Rebel?
 

All these people saying your going to waste your money are full of ----. If you buy a small used bike to learn on and don't ---- it up to bad you can sell it for about what you paid for it, there are always more people who want a starter bike. That way you don't start on something to big or nice and wreck your body or wallet. Yes the 250 is a slow bike compared to basically anything else but it's your first bike not your last. ultimately it's up to you but weigh the pros and cons before you make your choice.

250 pro's- cheap overall,gas,repairs,insurance. Easy to ride/learn on. Retains it's value
cons- 1.on the slow end(14s 1/4mile), 2. some internet people may think less of you?