Im turning 18 next week and have around $5,600 in my account. Im looking to buy a motorcycle and ideally I’d only like to spend 5000 max, is it better to go through a dealership or something like marketplace? Which bikes should I look for if I like sport bikes / supermotos?

Edit: I already got my license and stuff so I don’t need to spend money on that. I’ve ridden a handful of bikes with my buddies so I know the basics. Is a 650 too big of a starting bike?

I've had a small honda before and it's crazy reliable. Not a single engine and transmission issue after 100k km. I would like to get the CB500X purely for its engine and reliability but I like how Himalayan 450 looks like and the long suspension travel that will easily soak road imperfections.

Im planning to keep the bike as long as it runs. Speed-wise both can cruise at 130 which is great.

Do you think the Himalayan can last 200k+ km without major issues?

Hey all, looking for my next bike and am stuck between a couple at the moment. I'm currently looking at a 21 R1250GS with 15k miles and cost around $15k USD or a 21 Pan America with 7.1k miles and cost around $8k. Would you guys say the BMW is the better buy even at twice the cost?
I'm looking for a do it all kind of motorcycle: commuting, weekend travel, and long mountain road trips. These bikes have interested me in what they are capable of and what features they bring to the table, but wanted to know from other owners of these bikes what they think of them and what would be a better/smarter buy.
Appreciate your comments!

I found a listing for a 2018 rebel 500 ABS for $2500. I talked with the guy and he seemed fairly legit. He seemed to know a lot about the bike and he said that and that he’s selling it because he moved and couldn’t take it with him.

He said he had the oil changed before moving, so we decided to meet up at the shop, but I couldn’t see it because he didn’t realize it wasn’t open on Sunday. I got the see the title though and it was signed. The only thing is that it’s not in his name, but his Dad’s name. His last name is not the same, so that’s kind of fishy to me. The thing is that, if it wasn’t his bike and was scamming me, how would he know so much about the bike? How would he have a signed title? He said the shop would show me the maintenance records that they have and the bike, so it seems like they know him.

I’m also set to test ride it next weekend. So if the seller has the keys and the title, it’s probably their bike, right?

Idk I’m a pretty cautious person and this seems pretty complicated upfront, I just want to protect myself and not buy something that will cause me issues later. Can someone give me some advice on what to do or look out for?

mi principal problema es que el diafragma del carburador presenta una pequeña rasgadura, el respuesto que encontre es el puro diafragma, pero no se como sacarlo, busco consejos u opiniones que me ayuden

Hey there, Im looking for my first bike and found this 2003 sv650 for 2600 cad around 1850 usd on marketplace. Its got 38km on it.
The seller mentioned it is in great shape mechanically despite the rough outside.

You think its worth it?

Also, you know how could I fix those “sanding” marks on the metal frame?

Hey all, I currently ride a '24 KLR 650 and am looking to step up in size to a 800cc or 1200cc bike but can't really decide. I will mainly use the bike for every day commuting for work and long weekend trips. I'd like to stay in the adventure motorcycle styles and I am most comfortable on those bikes but looking for advice from other owners if there is much gain going to the 1200cc over the 800-900cc range.
Thanks in advance!

Older female rider here. I currently have a Suzuki SV650 that is learner restricted. I quite like it but finding it sluggish and a bit rough. Is there anything of similar build but smoother and faster, still easy for an older person to handle? I always admired the Triumph Street Triple but would love suggestions.

Ciao a tutti, sono una ragazza di 20 anni e da due/tre anni ho un cbr 125r, a maggio sono stata investita (non mi hanno dato la precedenza) e quella che avrei voluto essere un estate in giro con le mie amiche è diventata un'estate di fisioterapia! Che gioia!

Alla fine il 125 doveva essere la mia moto di battaglia ma a quanto pare è stata usata dagli altri come sacco da box

Vorrei fare dei corsi di guida sicura, per riprendere sicurezza e imparare a guidare bene

Ma questa moto è così messa male che non mi farebbero neanche entrare in pista o accedere a un corso

Stavo già pensando di prenderne un'altra, cosa attuabile per l'anno prossimo, ma sono molto indecisa

Vorrei continuare con un'honda perchè alla fine mi piacciono un sacco, adoro anche le yamaha, idem kawasaki. Ma molti mi parlano benissimo di cfmoto e rimango sempre interdetta su quale andrebbe bene.

Diciamo che le moto con cui continuo a essere indecisa sono ninja400 o zx4r, cbr500, r3 e cfmoto 450sr.

Quindi sono aperta a qualsiasi consiglio. Grazieee

I’m stuck between a 2010 gsxr600 or a 2007 zx6r. Can u guys please help me they both seem to be in very good condition and same mileage. I just want something more reliable in terms of everything and also want the best of performance. So let me know everything I need to know before I decide to purchase.

So yeah, I'm currently split between two options. Both cost 1100€. Both will be my only vehicle for 10 months in a city by the sea on an island with very steep hills, winding roads, and heavy winter(ish) rains (when it does rain), and where I have never been before. I will have to keep the motorcycle outside, always.

The GS500e is the one I REALLY want. Have wanted one (among others) since getting my A2 license. It is from 1992. It is stylish (that neon purple colour scheme with white wheels, so retro cool), has more than enough power for me (45hp), is light and nimble (160-170kg)...all in all, fun. Cheap enough to run and dead simple air-cooled parallel twin. It has 45.000km and a full service already done (I'll have to trust him on that). No top case, though, but I will get a backpack with something between 60l and 80l for shopping and whatnot. I can strap it to the back steat and they are cheap on Amazon. I have only texted the seller, not seen or tested the bike. It is in the city I will start working at. Going there just to see it would set me back 60€ and a whole day.

The other option, the x-max 250, I have tested and know the owner. I can ride it into the city on day one. It is a purely utilitarian option. A 2008 model. Sounds like a vacuum cleaner, gets you from a to b with enough power to easily climb a 10% - 15% gradient, but no more. Twist and go (not a fan, but I'm stubborn), picks up speed decently. Lots of boot space and sips gas, predictably (fuel injected). Drives very smoothly, does not overheat. It is a more sensible option, seeing as I need my two wheels to get me to work everyday, handle my shopping and my sightseeing too. It has two problems, however: I'm looking at a 200€-ish expense at the bike shop, as it still needs a full service (particularly, the front suspension leaked all of its oil onto the front brake); and it has 80.000km (although the engine runs very smooth and healthy). Heard they can easily reach 120.000km with proper care, like not pushing the engine and timely oil changes and refils when need be).

My main concern with this is that the motorcycle will stay outside, exposed to a subtropical climate. The x-max won't worry me much because of all the plastic covering and fairing. Besides, it is not as old or as "worthy of preservation" (in my view). The GS500E would worry me very much, rust-wise. The street is safe and packed with other people's motorcycles.

Is my plan feasible, or am I setting myself up for pain and disappointment? Any advice on how to keep the GS500E outside rust-free in these conditions? Should I just get the x-max and save myself the trouble? I will be on a tight budget, hence the budget options. Getting a car is not an option. Lots of traffic and parking is very limited, very much paid, and very controlled, except for motorcycles.

cfmoto 675 srs, so far my top option in terms of first bike. im nearly done with the license and all that and the country that i live in is all highways and large distances so i feel like low cc just wont work well for me. need an opinion from some seasoned riders or maybe who actually owns the bike

Hi all, I need some wise advice at the moment... I currently ride a Vespa GTS 300 for my daily short commute (2x 16 Km) between home and work, and errands sometimes. Since my daily commute is like 75% open roads + 25% city, I find myself riding the Vespa at full gas almost all the time lol, it feels a little stretched for my use.

My last motorcycle was a 2016 MT-07 and before that, I had a 2012 CBR 600 F. I actually preferred the CBR, what made me sell the CBR was the forward leaning position, but I really enjoyed the inline 4 smoothness and the wind protection. Trying to daily the MT-07 was more of an experiment tbh, so I just kept the Vespa I already had from before.

Right now I'm at a deadlock, I have some candidates, but I fear I could end up making the wrong choice... The bikes I'm most interested in at the moment are:

• Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX: had the chance to only try it in slow city traffic sadly, but loved the inline 4 and the cool factor. If Kawasaki had had a Ninja 900 SX in its lineup, it would have been my first choice, but the 1000cc...? Is it too much?

• BMW R 1250 RS: tried it for a brief ride on an open road, liked the comfort, felt unexpectedly smooth and kinda nimble (it had a Wunderlich handlebar mounted). Seems like a practical bike on paper (shaft drive, fuel efficient, wind protection offered by cylinders too), but is it maybe too big for a daily, compared to the others?

• Triumph Tiger Sport 660/800: tried the 660 in city scenario, felt nice, relaxing and nimble, I dunno about the weather protection. It mixes comfort and sportiness very well. My biggest gripe with Triumphs is the fact that the nearest Triumph service shop is 2 hours away from where I live, so I'd have to do a 2+2 hour trip for just a service yearly, in order to not invalidate warranty for newer models, especially the 800. Also, I really tried to bring myself to like the Yamaha Tracer 9 (2021-2024) as a Tiger Sport alternative, but that front end just looks off to me.

With that being said, for context: - I'm 27 and 182 cm/6' tall. - I live in Sicily, Italy. The road tarmac we have here is not always in good shape, so decent suspensions are a requirement. - I like the smoothness and the power delivery of 3 and 4 cylinder engines more. - I need good enough full body weather protection and enough agility for the congested city bits of my commute. - ergos may vary from sport touring type slight lean to tall rounder straightness. - 17"/17" wheels, not looking for ADVs - easy luggage commodities are a welcome bonus. - my maximum budget is around 9500 euros, hence I'm looking at used bikes. - the nearest shops are Yamaha, Honda, BMW, KTM, Kawasaki. - I don't have a passenger.

Suggestions/comments are welcome!

Edit: added more details, small corrections.

Buenas gente! ¿Cómo andan? Una consulta para los que más saben: ando buscando recomendaciones de alguna moto 125cc o 150cc que sea de buena calidad y, sobre todo, de bajo mantenimiento. ¿Qué modelos me recomiendan? Que no se vuelen con el precio, es mi primera moto

I am asking u bhai ki mera budget around 2.5 lakh hai meri height 6 feet hai muje mere pe suit krne vali bike leni hai and mei student hu muje thoda sa mileage bhi acha chahiye so v Strom ya rtx 300, ya Royal Enfield, ya koi aur bike ???? Ky suggest kroge muje aap log !

I bought my first bike ($2,600 2013 Honda Shadow Aero 750) towards the beginning of summer and have slowly been fixing it up (~$500).

I’ve been wanting to change it into a bobber with new pipes and a tank I bought from TJ Brutal Customs ($1029). Talking to a mechanic, for help since I’m not mechanically inclined, I wanted to see what was left for me to fix and how much it would cost to install and chop to get it to look like I want it equated to $2048. They said I’d need an intake boot replacement and some safety issues addressed.

My question is would you guys:
Keep the bike and pay to fix it to look how I’d like?
Or
Sell the bike (probably for a loss) and find something I’d like to ride up from the beginning?
I’d probably look at Indian bobber, Honda Fury, Harley Davidson forty eight

Hi, I’m picking out my first motorcycle, and yes, I’m really looking at bikes in the 1000cc+ range. Why? I’m almost 190 cm (6'2") tall and weigh 100 kg. My first car was a 350-hp rear-wheel-drive with a manual transmission, so I think I have enough sense not to ride at full throttle all the time, but let’s face it—I’m pretty big. Plus, I just like the sound of these bigger displacement bikes more—and the look of them being so big.

My dream bike is the Triumph Rocket 3R—but unfortunately, that’s still out of my budget. Overall, though, I like the category of these (modern) power cruisers—but they’re all kind of expensive.

Right now, the selection is pretty diverse, so I’d like to get your advice—hear about your experiences, etc. But maybe you’ll recommend something completely different :)

Currently, I’m looking at:

• KTM SuperDuke 1290—3rd gen
• Kawasaki Z1000—2014+
• Ducati Diavel—2014 facelift
• And a reasonable option that I’ve already had a chance to try out: Zontes 703r—yes, a Chinese motorcycle

They’re all in the same price range, between 8,000 and 10,000 USD (Eur) - I am from the EU

So I'm a baby rider, like, genuinely bloody and wailing out the chrome moto womb. I DoorDash occasionally on an eBike and have been infected with the itch to graduate to motorcycles.

I've completed a beginner's motorcycle course, have my permit, and haven taken two more private lessons to tighten my fundamentals before purchasing my first bike. Just want to be as confident and responsible as possible for myself and others on the road before I start having fun.

I'm not interested in becoming The Flash. I'm in my late 30s, have done a lot of extreme stuff in my life, and am now more at peace with just doing things because I enjoy them and not for anyone else. I saw videos of police motorcycle rodeos and moto gymkhanas and fell in love with the smooth, technical handling of those riders. I've also seen videos of riders doing dounts and drifting and would love to be able to do that through corners one day (LOOOOVED Initial D as a kid).

I'm going to continue to take private lessons to sharpen my technique, but I'm confident enough now to purchase my first bike.

I'm in SoCal and there's a big market here, but I want to go used for my first love. In your opinion, what's a fantastic beginner bike for someone like me?

Key things to note:

- Hard budget is 5k

- I have a weak lower back, so I'd prefer something with decent comfort and suspension. However, that's not a dealbreaker if the overall quality of the bike is high

- I'd like it to handle highways well in case I want to travel a few hours to nearby track venues for advanced training

Thank you!

Hey guys, curious what you’d actually do.

I’ve got a Tracer 9 .I like it overall, but on bad roads it just shakes the hell out of me. Hard to explain.

I live in a village now. The ride to work starts with a stretch of broken asphalt, patches and cracks, sometimes worse. After that the highway is genuinely good, and then ordinary city potholes. Most of the commute is the good road, not the bad one. The roads around me are all pretty rough, though. I still ride into the city a lot, I just don’t live there anymore.

Less power doesn’t bother me. I’ve had the same engine in a naked before, and it was enough. I barely use cruise.

I also want to leave the pavement sometimes. Not trying to get into the really nasty stuff, just turn off onto a dirt road now and then.

I’m thinking of selling the Tracer in spring. What I’d get should cover a new Transalp with a bit of protection and a screen, and still leave something over. The appeal is the 21-inch front, the longer travel, and suspension .

So, keep the Tracer or switch? Does the Transalp actually calm that broken section down, or am I buying a worse highway bike for a short bad road?

Hello, I'm 18 coming from 2 years riding my 2015 Suzuki GW250. I've had a great time commuting and doing small tours on it, but I think I'm ready to move on. I have been very interested in middle weight naked/sport touring (650-800 cc, 75-95 HP). My question is if this is too big of a jump, or if I'd regret a high insurance premium. Most recently, I've been obsessed with the Honda CB650R (and faired version), Suzuki SV650, and Kawasaki Z750R.

Anyone that has been in my shoes, let me know if, by my description, I would be ready for a bike like these, or if I'm getting ahead of myself. Thanks!

(as well, let me know if my post format is incorrect for this subreddit?)

Getting my first bike soon and I’m split between a Honda, which I know is more reliable, and a Harley, which I love the look of.

My daily driver is an ‘80s pickup that I work on myself, so I’m pretty mechanically adept and I’m looking forward to having another thing to wrench on on the weekends.

I’m 6’3 and someone mentioned the Sportster might be a little small, but I love the geometry of them. Is there a third or fourth option I should be considering? Thanks!

I had dirt bikes growing up and into my early 20s. Going through a divorce and she was pretty much the only reason I never got another bike. I'm 36, roughly 200lbs, 6ft and don't want anything too crazy. I love the "naked" bikes and have done a little research on both of these. Needing more feedback from anyone who has hands-on experience with one or both.

First one says it has had checks 2k km ago and both have 26k km total. Second one has less description, but I fell in love with the colour. What should I be asking the sellers? Are there any particular problems these two bike give?