Which of the four motorcycles would you recommend for a beginner?

Of these four motorcycles which would you recommend





Kawasaki Ninja 250, Ninja 500





Suzuki GS500f, Katana 600|||Kawasaki Ninja 250|||Probably any of the last 3. The Ninja 250 is a fun bike, but you'll need to rev it a lot to keep up with traffic. The other three bikes are going to have more forgiving powerbands.|||The question has to be answered carefully and in more detail.





Because I see 1 bike thats best for freeway driving then 2 others that are good but not as good and then one that is not good for freeway driving.





For freeway driving best bikes in order are..


Katana 600


Suzuki GS500f


Ninja 500





Katana is best as it has more power and is heavier so its more stable in winds and at speeds





The 250 is a pain to ride on the freeway if you go over 60+





Now if you are not going to ride freeways the entire order is totally different. Last in line now would be the Katana and then first in line would be 250 Ninja as the best.





In other words revers the order as 250 as best for streets and short distances but for long long drives ie: over 35 miles or more and using freeways, the katana 600 is king.





Ninja 250 best on gas


Katana 600 not good on gas but on highways and steady speed its good on gas and safer than 250.





If it was me I would get the katana but I would not advise someone to get the katana if they were new to cycling unless.





1. They were very careful especially the first 2 months


2. It was for mainly straight (not twisty roads) and steady speed driving, not stop in go.





Since the 250 gets such awesome gas mileage you don't need to take freeways either. Read the review below on the 250 Ninja|||I own a GS500F, and I've ridden a Ninja 250 - either one is an excellent beginner bike. I've ridden about 9,000 miles and don't have any urge to trade my GS500F for anything bigger. The Ninja 250 is an incredibly light bike, which is both good (turns more easily, and is easier to manage and learn on) and bad (gets blown around by the wind a bit more). Either one will keep up with highway speeds. The Ninja 500 is pretty much comparable to the GS500F (actually a little bit faster) and also a good choice.





The Katana isn't quite as good a choice; it's not only powerful enough to make learning more difficult, but it's significantly heavier. There are worse choices, but you can do better.





My advice is to sit on the Ninja 250 and 500 and a GS500F and see which one is the most comfortable. Although if you're on a low budget, you might want to just go with the Ninja 250 as it's the most inexpensive - in price, insurance, and gas mileage.|||Any of them, really. The Katana would be pushing things a bit, and though it would be easy and light the 250 might not have what you need on the freeway.





But all are capable bikes that would be more forgiving of newbie mistakes and won't rocket you to the moon before you can blink. Sit on all of them, rock them back %26amp; forth to feel the weight, and choose the one that feels best to you.





Don't forget to budget for full gear, including boots, gloves, overpants, jacket and full-face helmet.|||Either of the 500cc bikes will be more than enough.


You'd soon out grow the 250cc bike. Just take it easy and practice alot in an empty parking lot and never ride beyond your own abilities.|||ninja 500, its got power, looks good and feels right. You could keep it for a while and still keep up with the 600s.|||depends on a number of things you haven't mentioned ... size age type of riding you want to do..etc...


In general I'd buy the bigger bike so you don't outgrow it too quickly..


First and last mistake new riders make is going very very fast.....Remember there is nothing between you and solid objects,and people love to try to kill you(accidentally of course) but what do they really care if they pull out in front of you while chatting on their cell phones ....Consider how many times it happens in a car and then realize how exposed your a** is on a bike ...It takes about 4 years to be any good on a bike and then it's usually your fault if you get hurt ...Remember to at the last second ,make one last leap away from solid objects.....Take the headlong dive toward clean air...Avoid all solid objects at all costs..|||Ninja 500, its the fastest of the group|||ninja 250 if ur just starting will have all the power u need but not enough ur gonna really hurt urself with|||In time and with more experience, you'll eventually outgrow or get bored with your starter bike. So, as long as you feel comfortable on it, go with the cheapest now so you have more $$$ later for your next upgrade. In fact, you may want to consider used instead of new for that starter. The beginner is going to spill it a few times so getting used will make that a much less painful experience, at least for the pocket book.|||Ninja 250, too small. Hard work to keep up with traffic, and revving the nuts off of it to get anywhere isn't conducive to being in control. One of my bikes is a 250 so I have some experience of this.





Katana 600. Nice bike, but not ideal for a beginner. Too heavy and the bar position doesn't make for an easy ride. Turning circle is similar to a canal barge.





I have a Ninja 500. It's a great bike. Slightly more power than the GS500F, but if you're tall check the fit out first.





GS500F. Also a great bike, but the full fairing will cost a lot when/if you drop it, and Suzuki aren't the best finished bikes. In the rust belt, they'll rot like an overripe pear.|||The one with four wheels and a strong body around it.|||i say the Katana 600 but this is b/cuz I'm partial to Suzuki. This bike has enough power to keep you interested in it for a while and why not go with a suzuki. The gsxr 750 and 1000 have won top bike honors for the last 3 years|||Get the bike take is comfortable and you can place both feet flat on the ground. It is better to grow into your bike than grow out of it. Same same skills you need to gain confidence with is the same in a larger cc as in a smaller cc. Most important is how the bike feels to you while sitting still. You dont want it to feel awkward at a still position. Tipping over is not fun. You will do a lot of stopping and how comfortable you are with the bike will determine if your stops will be smooth or tippy.|||Deffinately the suzuki GS500f. It has enough power so you can cruise at highway speeds but not so much power where it will overwhelm you. It also has a full fairing which keeps the wind off you and improves all performance aspects.|||Kawasaki Ninja 250|||A piaggio, they are great for begginers. They are nice and small and dont waste alot of fuel. Sorry i couldn't give you a recommendation for one of the bikes you said.|||What ever your choice, please always be cautious and careful and look after your life.Speed thrills but also kills.|||1.If you are under 150lbs and around 5'8" or less, the Ninja is the best.





2.Over 6' tall, get the Katana 600cc.





3. Don't bother with the 500cc bike, not a good choice.|||A beginer should learn to ride on a low powered bike in order to get used to the road. Only later should you look for speed. Remember, however, that motorbikes are statistically the most dangerous form of transport and you have a very good chance of being killed.