SWing'R Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Think we may have found the perfect starter bike for my wife. Now that she has her MC license and rode a bike during the MSF BRC she think she's ready to leave the scooter behind!This is the bike she likes, its a Suzuki TU250, its a standard (don't see many like this anymore). Its a 250cc @ $3799 brand new. Link to the Suzuki page for this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks like a great starter bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'd suggest getting something a little bigger, like a 500 maybe.... 250 is pretty limited imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) find a used SV6502001 shown she is 5'5" bike was lowered 2" she wont outgrow it & it will hold its value betteror a honda hawk Edited June 27, 2009 by Big3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I'd suggest getting something a little bigger, like a 500 maybe.... 250 is pretty limited imhoTrying to stay light & nimble, inexpensive, and fast enough to venture out on the highway occassionaly. Trust me, my wife is not into speed, this bike would most likely never be taken over 60mph ( unless I ride it )She won't be riding passengers, and simply needs something she can learn on that won't break the bank.The financing on this would be like $75-$100 a month. And 82mpg, sweet. Edited June 27, 2009 by SWing'R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Get what she likes. It's her riding it so she needs to be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 find a used SV650she wont outgrow it & it will hold its value betteror a honda hawkSport bikes are a no-go and she doesn't like how low cruisers are,this bike (the TU250) is a perfect compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamoGirl Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Well since he is talking about buying it for me, your right I want what I like and I think that a 250 is all that I can handle right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Get what she likes. It's her riding it so she needs to be happy.+1If it is her ride she should make the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamoGirl Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I will let you all know if we buy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) i say a nice repsol than if you dont like it I will glady take it off your hands no charge Edited June 27, 2009 by f4isvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I will let you all know if we buy it!!Remeber it's more fun to go fast on a slow bike than slow on a fast one. Hope it work out for you and you get lots of enjoyment out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruss Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Is Honda still making the Nighthawk 250? same basic style as that but been around forever...could be some smokin deals out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Trying to stay light & nimble' date=' inexpensive, and fast enough to venture out on the highway occassionaly. Trust me, my wife is not into speed, this bike would most likely never be taken over 60mph ( unless I ride it )She won't be riding passengers, and simply needs something she can learn on that won't break the bank.The financing on this would be like $75-$100 a month. And 82mpg, sweet.[/quote'] I bet that motor will be screaming at 60mph if your gonna be doing much riding over 55 you really should look at a 500 can get light nimble cheap 500's as well and youll be much happier in the long run plus if she outgrows it youll have some resale value 250's dont do real good on resale "except for 250 ninja's for some reason those goofy things hold value" but hey whatever makes her happy just thowing it out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Hope u get it! Can't wait to see it! Good seeing you guys again last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Hey girl, hope you get your bike! Just get what makes you happy and you are comfortable riding! You are the one that has to ride it, not the rest of us! Hope you enjoy it! Great seeing ya last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 "except for 250 ninja's for some reason those goofy things hold value"Ain't that about the truth, at least as long as we're looking for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I bet that motor will be screaming at 60mph if your gonna be doing much riding over 55 you really should look at a 500 can get light nimble cheap 500's as well and youll be much happier in the long run plus if she outgrows it youll have some resale value 250's dont do real good on resale "except for 250 ninja's for some reason those goofy things hold value" but hey whatever makes her happy just thowing it out thereWho makes a new 500? Gotta be a new bike that we can finance, got no cash to buy used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 buell blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoticRebel Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'd suggest getting something a little bigger, like a 500 maybe.... 250 is pretty limited imhoI completely agree. The 250 cruiser doesn't satisfy nearly as long as the 250 ninja. I started on a Ninja 250 and it only stayed with me for a year. My mom started on a Honda Rebel and she was done with it in no time, so it turned out being a waste of $4000. She upgraded to a VStar 650 and soon after to a VStar 1100. You just outgrow 250s very quickly and I wouldn't recommend it. Just two cents from a female's perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 suzuki gs 500 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Seriously, have her sit on the Vulcan 500.. it's a cruiser but it's not super spread out.FYI, State8 will finance anything over 3K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 She needs a dual sport, then you can ride it when you wanna switch it up from the FZR. Cheap, durable, and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 She needs a dual sport, then you can ride it when you wanna switch it up from the FZR. Cheap, durable, and fun.We considered dualsports at first since thats what she rode during the BRC. I appreaciate all the input from everyone, we're probably gonna stick with the Suzuki TU, she really likes it, I'm gonna stop and check it out probably tomorrow night on the way home from work, she's already sat on it at HNW.I understand everyones concern about a 250 not having much gitty up and go but I know my wife and the speeds at which she's comfortable, afterall, she's never even had her 150cc scooter wide open! If she gets this 250 the only time it will most likely ever see over 65mph is when I ride it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 The TU250 is a neat little bike. It is the picture of a UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) that made motorcycles popular in the 70's and early 80's in the US. I wouldn't mind having one just to putter around on. Plus when you get bored with it, just cafe the thing and it'll be like getting a new bike all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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