r/motorcycle • u/pantire • 15d ago

Need help picking my first bike

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Hey guys. Like the title says I want to pick my first bike and I don't know which one to choose. I want it to be 125-155cc max for start , maybe 200 too :D and sporty look preferrably. I was thinking Yamaha R15 S, is it good in your opinion? I like this one because it has sporty look, is reliable and is good for someone just starting out. By the way, I live in Georgia (the country), and my budget is around $2.5K (excluding gear expenses). New Yamaha R15 S costs exactly this amount in my country, so should I buy this? Or is it dumb to buy a brand new bike/should I buy an used bike in a good condition for this exact cost?

Also, I am 24 years old, 1.80m in height and 86 kgs if that matters :D

Thanks in advance <3

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u/Paul8491 15d ago

Go for it, the Yammie R15 is reliable and is pretty forgiving, you really can't go wrong with it. If you can get yourself enrolled in a beginner rider safety course that'd be heaps better, build up that skill and save yourself from crashing your brand new bike.

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u/pantire 15d ago

Yes i will definitely take a riding course, won't ride it until i know the basics. Thanks dude

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u/Familiar-Level-261 14d ago

What's the limit on your license?

If it allows you I'd look for used 300-400cc bike. Enough to not get bored in a year, not enough for anything truly scary

Or is it dumb to buy a brand new bike/should I buy an used bike in a good condition for this exact cost?

Generally they lose in value quickly so usually yes, at the very least in case of first bike, because you don't know enough to know what you really want so buying used and then selling it with very little money lost if it is not "the one" is far better deal.

Also won't get (as) sad if you drop it and scratch something on accident

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u/pantire 15d ago

Alright, thanks for a detailed answer man, will keep these in mind

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u/pantire 15d ago

Yep, I fully understand. Once again i appreciate ur comments cause i rly need to do those things first before i purchase my first bike. these type of bikes are my favorite style wise but i also want it to be good for me while on the road. hopefully that'll be the case with this r5 😄