Going bike shopping this weekend.

"Pixel" (Improbcat)
07/16/2015 at 13:28 • Filed to: None

Planning to go look at a 2013 Suzuki GW250 with only a couple thousand miles on it for $2500.

Fuel injection, disc brakes, upright riding position, near new, with enough power/gearing to handle the highway but not enough to get a newly minted rider like me in trouble. I’m excited even if the looks aren’t exactly my thing.

DISCUSSION (10)

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 13:39

Peter Black approves!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 13:40

Very nice starting bike. Should be perfect for letting you learn without killing you when you are a bit ham fisted.

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 13:48

Looks great and sounds like a great deal. I’m always surprised at how many used bikes are out there with almost no miles on them.

MIATAAAA > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 13:50

When I got my first bike, a bunch of friends told me to skip the 250cc’s if I plan on getting on the freeway. I went and got a GS500F.

That was some good advice.

Pixel > MIATAAAA
07/16/2015 at 14:31

I was looking at 500s, but this can do 90, and from all reviews is fine on the highway to 70+ without vibration and with some power left for passing.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MIATAAAA
07/16/2015 at 15:08

I hate that methodology. How about you let the person buy something they feel comfortable with rather than up sell them. Im not specifically directing this at you but when I was looking for a starter bike I wanted someone under 400 and all the guys I knew told me to look in the 6-750 range and I was just like thanks but yeah im not doing that. Im not crazy

nerd_racing > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 15:28

My first bike is an 82 XJ1100 off craigslist for $1k. Lower miles ran but needed a starter rebuild and a front tire. The thing should be a blast, haven’t registered it yet.

Chteelers > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 15:46

I like it. Think I’d be looking at SV650s, though I’m not sure what those are selling for these days. While I agree that too much power is bad for a new rider, having enough power to quickly scoot away from a dangerous spot is really safe too. The SV has a torquey twin that makes it very user friendly because being in the right gear isn’t as important, and most riding is just rolling on/off throttle with less shifting. Simplifies the riding a bit. This bike looks plenty good, though I imagine you’d grow out of it fairly quickly.

Also naked standards are great. Framesliders minimize damage if you drop it, and upright seating is more approachable.

The Compromiser > Pixel
07/16/2015 at 19:42

You will either love it, out grow it after a bit of learning, or just stop. Any way, just ride it.

bob and john > MIATAAAA
07/21/2015 at 09:29

to be entirely fair, it was also a GS500. that thing barely has any more power, and its about as beginner bike as you can get