Bike Suggestions

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Those are a good idea. while not really cruisers, they are a bit simpler and easier to ride than a sportbike.
 
Try a Bandit 600.

Not sure of the US name. Might be the Katana. but it's got the steel twin cradle frame and motor out of the old oil cooled GSXR750 sleeved down to 600.

They're popular first big bikes in the UK, and better than 400's because 400's are bought by young guys who then crash them. If you ever see a 400 that hasn't been down the road, the bloke who's telling you is a liar.
 
If you are going 250 the Ninja 250R is the way to go, unless you want the cruiser look. The Ninja is a six speed where the Rebel (and suzuki GZ250) are five,the Ninja makes the most power (34hp I believe), the ninja has better instruments including a tach, it's a DOHC water cooled motor, and it would just be more fun to ride. Oh, and it's the cheapest of the 250s available here in the states.

I think the 250 would be a lot of fun, I'd like one since I don't do much freeway riding. On the freeway it'd probably start to feel underpowered, and it'd be revving pretty high... it'd be fine for short trips on the freeway but I wouldn't want to do a freeway commute on one.
 
Ya, the ninja 250 would be a pretty good bike. Too bad you guys don't get the ZXR-250.

That little 4 cyc revs to 20K rpm and sounds like F1 but doesn't go fast enough to get a beginner killed.

Good bike for those who wants style but can't ride fast...LOL:)
 
Bah, don't get the ninja 250, for a few more dollars you can get the 500, it hasn't changed much in the past 15 years so find a clean used one (checking for crash damage as it's probably used by another beginner). I think you'll find it's performance a bit better and won't wish you had a faster bike right after you finish your MSF course.

As for that Rebel 250 you posted, it's been used for teaching new riders forever, but the Virago 250 http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelhome/24/0/home.aspx is actually considered a better bike, it's more predictable and smoother. ;)

I'd buy the best helmet I can afford, if I were you. They might be equivalent when it comes to crash protection over a wide range, but comfort, fit and finish, features and the like will leave you wishing you had a better one as soon as you use a friend's once.
 

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