looking for friend. what are the best beginner cruisers out there? something comparable as a learning bike to a cbr 125?
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good beginner cruiser?
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champion221elite
Super Member
Despite the higher displacement, most 500+ CC cruisers will have similar power output as a CBR125. They certainly have more horsepower and torque, but it's produced more gradually when compared to a sportbike engine.
My buddy had a Yamaha Virago 500 which is a V-twin cruiser. We switched bikes for a few miles and I thought it was a decent bike. It was easy to handle, and would make a very nice beginner cruiser. There's enough power for highway cruising, but it's not too powerful for a new rider.
Another buddy has a Honda Shadow 750, and it's power output is quite tame compared to an FZ6.
My buddy had a Yamaha Virago 500 which is a V-twin cruiser. We switched bikes for a few miles and I thought it was a decent bike. It was easy to handle, and would make a very nice beginner cruiser. There's enough power for highway cruising, but it's not too powerful for a new rider.
Another buddy has a Honda Shadow 750, and it's power output is quite tame compared to an FZ6.
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my friend wants the smallest power possible. anything with low figures?
smallest ive found is the V-Star 250. anything else comparable or smaller?
bcityroller
Gear Whore
honda rebel 250
bcityroller
Gear Whore
kawasaki eliminator 125 although looks like they might not offer that in Canada
barijack
Junior Member
I ride with a buddy sometimnes who is currently bikeless, but he rides his mom's little Rebel 250. Super quiet soft, slow, easy ride. Has tons of options for accesories, shields, bags, you know, the typical cruiser stuff. Their nuetral is hard to get into at times though, dunno if its an isolated occurance or tpical among the line. Best of luck in his choice.
CoFZ6
Junior Newbie Trainee
My wife just completed her MSF course in March and we bought her a Rebel 250. Nice little bike, althought the issue about neutral being hard to find seems to apply to all of them. But after her first month of riding it she's already outgrown it. Top end, going downhill with a wind behind you, is only 70 miles an hour, so it's not suitable for highway riding. I would recommend something bigger for your friend.
the Hyosung GV250, cheap, not much power and did i mention cheap, that way when they are ready to upgrade then they won;t be out too much.
Nefilim
Junior Member
I always recommend the 750cc Honda Shadow Aero. They've been around for a while now so you can buy a used one for cheap and older used cruisers tend to be in better condition than used sportbikes.
It's not too heavy and is extremely comfortable to ride with smooth, gradual power delivery. It also has the look of a much larger cruiser, is perfectly suited for highway travel, and gets decent MPG.
It's not too heavy and is extremely comfortable to ride with smooth, gradual power delivery. It also has the look of a much larger cruiser, is perfectly suited for highway travel, and gets decent MPG.
he wants something as tiny as possible in terms of engine power. he had some bad experiences on a scooter (horrible throttle control and handling) so he wants to start on something that is EXTREMELY forgiving and I steered him into this range and now he is dead set on something with smallest engine possible.
very good feedback from all so thanks indeed. I will take a look at each of these and take him to show him each. hyosung might be a good one but their resale will be poor i think as they tend to look cheap and might be hard to sell. im basing that off the hyosung 250 sportbike.
illl look into that kawi as well cheers.
looking like the honda and the yamaha are the big two at this point.
very good feedback from all so thanks indeed. I will take a look at each of these and take him to show him each. hyosung might be a good one but their resale will be poor i think as they tend to look cheap and might be hard to sell. im basing that off the hyosung 250 sportbike.
illl look into that kawi as well cheers.
looking like the honda and the yamaha are the big two at this point.
