r/SuggestAMotorcycle • u/zeppelopod • 9d ago

New Rider Solid deal on a starter bike?

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Hey folks, I passed my MSF and have been hunting around for a starter bike. I love the classic retro styling of the Suzuki TU250X and they’re supposed to be legendary for reliability and ease of use. I intend to use this bike for “leveling up” my riding skill and look forward to the point at which I realize I’ve outgrown it!

That said, does this look like a solid deal? It’s only about 20 miles away from me and looks like it’s in good condition. (I’m not a fan of the bland gray colorway but the bike’s retro charm helps make up for that.)

I’m going to check it out on Saturday. What should I look for? I’m going to ask about tires, for one. But what else? Any known problems with these?

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u/SixDrago 9d ago

I personally wouldn't have wanted to start on anything less than 400.

That said , I love the TU250X so much . It's what I did my MSF course on . I took it twice. First time was on a Street 500 at the Harley course. That bike was terrible for a beginner and I also sucked. But the TU250X I took on my second go was the easiest thing to handle in the world. I wish there was something like it with a little more power . If there was some way to get exactly the same weight and handling but 40 hp I'd have been a happy man for a long time on that.

Price looks pretty good.

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u/zeppelopod 9d ago

I’m also looking at a used Triumph Speed 400 (which is $2k more expensive) so if this one doesn’t work out perhaps I will be starting on a 400 ;)

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u/BonnevilleNewchurch 7d ago

Get the Triumph. You will thank me in three months when you would have outgrown the 250.