I'm considering buying a used motorcycle to get around town while I'm in college. Is there anything I should know about, or a particular manufacturer to avoid? What kind of motorcycle experiences do some of you have?

I've worked at an ATV repair shop for six months, so I'm not mechanically incompetent, but motorcycles are a little new to me. Right now I have a '73 kawasaki 175 and it's pretty easy to work on and keep running. My assumption is that a newer motorcycle (newer than 1973) will not be too much trouble to keep running if it's been taken care of.

I've heard a lot about Honda being reliable, and that's what I want more than speed or looks, although I do prefer the look of older motorcycles.

cue rob

tip #1. Don't die.

Small dual-sports get great mileage around town, or so I've heard. Like...60-100mpg. They just don't go on the highways too well. But I also know nothing about motorcycles.

buy one with 2 wheels

Make sure its got room for someone to press her breasts to your back.

Dude, is that a KE 175 or like a G4 or 6?

I had a KE175, you can beat the ever living PISS out of that bike.



Avoid any manufacturer that isn't Japanese.

Go for like a Suzuki GSX500 or a SV650, great starter bikes. Older Kawasaki EX-500's are pretty decent. If you can find one a used EX250 might be perfect. Small, light, reliable, easy to work on, gets 65mpg+


If you want an older Honda you want to find a CB750, those things are awesome and reliable. I have a 66 Honda S90, which is only for city riding because it's so small. But I get like 87mpg at 63mph and 170mpg+ at around 35mph. You can find a basket case for around $500 and they're hella easy to work on. SOHC, two valve. If you've ever worked on an ATC or TRX 90 you've worked on a Honda S90 because they use the same engine.

I think you should get a flying motorcycle.

You had your chance!

Get a bike.

I really like the older Honda CB bikes, I think 750 might be more than I need, but it all depends on what I can find. I suppose they can't be too difficult to work on? I've seen a running CB 400 for $400, but wasn't sure about what kind of costs I'd have to deal with to keep it up.

My current bike is a Kawasaki F7 175 Enduro. If you didn't know better, it'd be easy to get one mixed up with a KE 175. They look incredibly similar.

Take a MSF. If you're in the U.S., chances are it's state lawl to take a MSF course.

Also from what Rob tells me, it reduces insurance

First street bike, get a ninja 250 from any year. Really easy to work on, very reliable, very cheap.

If you're looking for something more powerful, yeah an sv650 would be awesome. The 03+ have fuel injection, but it works well, no issues there. Tons of aftermarket parts available.

You can get a used ninja 250 or 500 around here for 1000-2000. SV650 1st gen (up through 02) in good condition is usually still over 3k, and anything 03+ is usually 3400+ (in good condition).

Ninja 250s are great, esp. for around town because they get awesome gas mileage and they're really cheap. Downside is lack of power but it will probably be faster than a 175 (unless that's a 2-stroke?). Plus they're a bit ugly. But if you're doing it for mileage you should break down the costs of the bike, the miles you ride, the mileage of the bikes you're looking at, and of course, maintenance and upkeep on the bike itself. You won't be saving any money if you buy a $500 bike but then have to put a lot of money into it to get it safe/rideable.

harley davidson softail crossbones!

Like Rob said, I'm avoiding any manufacturer that isn't Japanese.

I really like the Honda Rebel 250. It's cheap and doesn't have too much power for a guy like me. I might also look into a used ninja, but the ninja style isn't really my thing.

Look into an older (pre 1995) Rebel/Nighthawk 250 or 750. Small, easy, and affordable.

They're probably almost exactly the same. I bet it even has rotary inlet valve.

Use money

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  do her}
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  do other babe}
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  do a dude}

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Or use credit and when you die in a horrific motorcycle crash at least you died owing people money and not the other way around.

I wonder what kind of metal that's made out of.

Magic metal.

it's made of normal materials... just enchanted by gary oldman

375?