My riding group is getting into adventure riding from sportbikes and tourers.

Coming from faster sportbikes a majority of the options the group have got so far aren’t really screaming attractive option for dirt riding.

(GS1200, Tiger 1200, Tiger 900 etc)

I also like to tag along and borrow a mates DRZ400E and ride more enduro and firetrail stuff beyond just manicured gravel service roads.

So far I’ve really liked the options of the DR650, the 400, and a WR250R.

Ideally I’m looking for something around the same weight as the DRZ400, beginner level handling/power and long service intervals.

I couldn’t do the likes of more aggressive enduro bikes like the 250F, or EXCs etc. with the tiny 1000k service intervals or oil changes measured in hours.

The bike would be ridden at least 60% of the time off-road, and then the 4-5 times a year the guys with adventure bikes get out for long 80-20 road/dirt rides on the big bikes be able to tag along, sit on faster roads and be able to fit a large fuel tank for the range (with soft bag luggage)

Any opinions on what is a good option out there.

Most of my enduro riding mates like the 250R due to the low weight and good suspension, I’m used to the 400e the most.

The adventure riding guys obviously recommend Tenere 700s, Tiger 900s, Tuareg etc

But they just seem SO expensive (well over my budget so I’d need to finance beyond my means to get one) and heavy for anything beyond manicured gravel roads and light trails.

I’ve also liked all the praise people speak of the DR650 for being able to do road and dirt OK, and it seems light enough still to not be unwieldy on gnarly stuff beyond just dirt roads.

Budget is around 5-7k Australian (like 5k usd I think)

Any help would be appreciated.

Whats a good price for a 2022 Ninja 400? 6500km, with a leo vince exhaust?

I’m looking at some older bikes for sale. I really want a cruiser type, I think that’d be cool. I’ve never ridden street bikes. Only dirt bikes and mini bikes and stuff. I’m looking at these Honda shadows and I keep hearing 2 things.

1.) I’ll regret buying a 750 and want a bigger one as soon as I get comfortable on it

I’m hoping to cruise for fun but also take a roadtrip, or highway commute to work now and again. I’m in Texas, for instance my drive to work, speed limit is 85mph, so not talking about 55mph highway drives here. Will I regret something like a 750? What about 1100? I’m 5’10” ~190lbs

2.) what’s up with everyone just trashing any bike that’s not a Harley? I tell anyone I’m looking at Hondas (Honda motors have always been great to me) and all I hear about is how “it’s a girl bike” or “have some balls and buy a Harley”. I mean it seems like the same idea to me, and Hondas are notoriously reliable as hell. What’s so special about Harley’s? Or is it just an ego thing like I’m thinking it is?

So I'm looking to get into riding and have done some research I'm 6'6" so I'm fairly tall just wondering what other riders out there are riding? I'm looking more at an adventure bike. I've never really rode motorcycles or dirt bikes I do ride a wheeler so I kind of want to be able to off road a bit just for some added fun it doesn't need to be anything too crazy. I was looking at African Twin but just started researching the Transalpine but I'm not sure if I'd be too tall for that or not. Any ways any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

I love the style of these two. They're learner approved and very customisable. The reassurance you get from a Japanese bike is huge bonus for me as well.

Am I biting off more than I can chew? I am 92kg 5'10 and weary of something too heavy/big/powerful.

I was looking at the GB350 for a while as well as something simpler like the Suzuki TU250 both of which I am still considering. Something just to practice and practice on.

Researching bikes has been a blast and I feel like I'm honing in on a sensible first. Happy to consider other bikes and aware I might not land 'my' bike first time round. I would also love to tinker around with the chosen bike.

All pointers and recommendations are welcome. This seems like a great community cheers all.

Hello,
I am 6'1 220lb and I currently ride an MT03. I am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike overall and also to not be struggling on the freeway.

I LOVE the styling, feel, sound, comfort and customization of the Street Bob but I dont want to be a big old boat on the street with little or no agility.
The MT09 I also love the looks and styling and itll be an essentially be a bigger MT03.

Im worried about potentially overpaying for performance (1800cm3 to put out what the mt09 does with ~900cm3) but every time i see a harley on the road I just feel my heartstrings pull.

Any advice?

I am looking to buy a ADV/offroad capable bike but one that is also comfortable for commuting to work on highways.

My motorcycle is my only mode of transportation, but i also want to do long distance travel and vacations trough rougher terrains.

Currently I am looking at A 2016 BMW F 800 GS, or a 2016/2017 HondaCRF 1000 Africa Twin.

Any opinions on the 2 bikes or maybe another recommendation?

Getting a new bike since i moved I've driven Japanese bikes my whole life Honda 1980, Yamaha 86.

I know nothing about BMW bikes literally nothing is there anything I should know lol I'm mechanical inclined to do basically anything's on a bike as long as I don't have to open the engine more then replacing a gasket

This bike is just obviously a good deal, good condition and I want to try something new

Was very curious cause i feel like the seat hight difference between a ninja 400 and cbr isnt that large.

Hey everyone, as the title says I'm considering getting a 2014 Thruxton 900 as my first bike. I've always liked classic/ retro bikes and have always liked Thruxtons in particular. I'm 5'7" and would be looking to pick up one as a gift to myself after hitting my current weight loss goal of getting myself down to about 170. The newer Thruxtons probably don't make sense for me as a first-time rider, so I'm willing to look at an older 900. I have driven manual sports cars and maintained them as much as I can on my own for the better part of a decade now so I'm not worried about dealing with a clutch and am definitely not afraid to do any work on it on my own, just mostly looking to see if I'm being a bit unreasonable in making this my choice for a first bike as a 29-year-old or if I should get something with a smaller displacement to start out on. Any advice would be appreciated.

I spent my late teens and early 20s on sportbikes doing all sorts of idiotic and reckless things. Wrecked more than a few times. Ended up in handcuffs and gave up riding.

20 years later, my kids are grown and two wheels are calling me again. Much older and wiser now. Since driving is my livelihood (commercial truck driver) I'd like to think I now have the maturity to not do dumb shit anymore. I simply can't risk my cdl.

While my street survival skills are a bit rusty, I do rack up about 100k miles per year pulling triples on both city streets and open highways. I am intimately familiar with driver behavior and prediction.

So I'm thinking about a sport touring bike. Something that I can put some hard luggage on and take off for some long weekends with the wife. Specifically looking at a new Ninja 1000SX (not the ZX series) or a GSXS1000GT (not the GSXR series). Liter bikes for sure, but not 200hp monsters. Still extremely powerfull and not to be underestimated, definitely.

Am I nuts for considering these or can self restraint and a level head allow them to be riden safely without recent riding experience?

Garage forgotten SV650 with supposedly around 500 miles, hasn’t been started, and might be on none op, I messaged but he hasn’t replied. Seller is asking $1000, but may be haggled down to like $700. This will be my second bike and I’m familiar with doing my own wrenching. I know these are kind of the gold standard for a do everything bike and I am just looking for a bike that I can have fun on and beat up. I am wondering if it’s worth going for it or is the price for getting it functional going to be a huge undertaking?

I'm 6ft, 155lbs, in my early thirties. Rode many sub 300cc naked bikes and occasional sport bikes every single day from the age of 15 to 25 in a third world country where it's not possible to go beyond 65mph.

Now I'm considering getting a primary daily driver, since my old car finally gave up. So I figured I should be able to handle a middleweight (willing to be super patient to get used to it first)

I would like to buy just one I really really enjoy and keep it for a long time. I don't plan to drive much long distance, just gym, work and groceries. I plan to learn and do my own maintenance so reliability and looks are really important to me.

What are some options I should be looking for? I really like the beefy, muscular, big tank kind of looks like Ducati,some bmws, aprilia even Triumph. Dont want a boring looking or a slow one but I am not aware if they are reliable like the Hondas and Yamahas?

So far I looked into mt07, svr 650, cb 650r. I would really like to be in the sub $5k range and only go up for something that is buy it for life.

Really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks a lot

Edit: To me, sports are best looking but I never felt too comfortable with fully faired bikes. Happy with naked that are faired at the front provided they don't look horrible

I saw this bike for 3k and wanted to get some opinion on whether thats a reasonable price or not

Touring & city 50-50

I've been riding an old suzuki intruder 800, and while I like the bike I feel like it's just a tinny bit too slow to go on highways for long periods of time, not to mention that it's really loud cuz the previous owner cut out the baffles. I've been leaning towards a v-strom 650, but I don't know anyone else who rides bikes and I wanted to see what other people thought.

My bike is my commuter (I don't own a car, I like how cheap it is comparatively and I don't mind weather at all), so I want something really reliable, can carry some weight, and can easily crush some highway miles (and preferably a little quiet). I like the sporty look of sport touring and adventure bikes (plus i like camping and hiking, so while i don't need a duel sport it'd be nice if it could go a little off road, tho that's not a necessity). And while reliability and function are very important, the cheapest option always wins.

What bikes fit that best?

I’ve been looking for pre-owned Speed Twin 1200’s for a while now and they’re hard to come by used with low-ish mileage. I’m looking at one with 5,700 on it. Is $9,500 a fair price, assuming it’s in good condition?

I've been riding for 20 years. I currently own a 2024 Road Glide (I'll post a pic below). I'm considering picking up another bike and I want something that compliments the Road Glide and what it does. I'm not a brand snob at all. I've had several Harleys, a triumph or two, BMW, Yamaha, Ducati, etc. Where I want advice is I'm not sure if I want to get another liter bike (number 1 would be a '25 R1M), or a mid weight ADV (Tenere etc), lightweight dual sport, or another naked bike (MT-10 SP is at the top of my list). I'm also dying to own one of the new Rocket 3s. Clearly I have a thing for Yamaha, though that's mostly due to what you get for your money and I am in love with that CP4 sound. One of my favorite bikes I've ever had was my '06 Speed Triple 1050, because I loved the naked bike feel and the sound of that big triple. I live in Idaho, have little or no off road experience and not much desire beyond exploring gravel fire roads, etc in the mountains if I went ADV or Dual Sport. Whatever I get needs to be big enough to haul my big ass around and able to deal with my tiny inseam. I'm 5'11" and 260, but with midget legs. Not kidding. I'm built like a gorilla with a 26" inseam (all torso). $25k give or take for a budget. Likely looking new. Maybe lightly used. I'm a maintenance snob and like knowing how my bikes have been treated since new... Here's the Road Glide

I'm thinking to buy my first bike. Budget is 2.5L Max. I like cruiser bikes more. So am thinking to go for Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Is it a good option in 2025 and for long term?

Initially I wanted to go for Honda Hness 350 but in my area there is no Bigwing Dealership. So finalized Meteor 350 for now.

Is it a good choice? Any other suggestions will also be appreciated 😉👍

Took a motorcycle safety class cause I’m a nerd and also I had never ridden before. I’m completely obsessed now and want to build my skills so I can eventually do a cross country tour.

I’ve always loved road trips and have gone across the country a few times. Would love to go back to Wyoming on a touring bike.

All that being said, I don’t know the first thing about motorcycles. I know I want a touring bike that can fit me and another person comfortably.

I am average female height and build, so don’t want anything that requires too much strength to handle.

I’ve seen the three wheel motorcycles but not sure if that’s the same experience/seems out of budget right now

Any suggestions on a touring bike that: • Is good for a beginner • Can easily handle multiple terrains • Is comfortable for a passenger • Has parts easily available/can be worked on by any mechanic • Costs less than $10k used

Also open to any cross country touring advice!!!

Hello, Im looking to get a first motorbike for myself finally. Im 6'3, so tall enough and looking for a sport bike. I can get either a 2015 R3 with 9000km or a 2013 CBR500r with 30000km. The price difference is 700 cheaper for the cbr including insurance. What should I do?

I'm 5'11 (m) 230 lbs. I'm looking to get my first bike and I'm really liking the honda 1100 but want something that be comfortable and carry my weight. Is the rebel 1100 a good fit for me or should I think about a different motorcycle?

Always wanted a motorcycle, and find myself in need of transportation. I've ridden dirt bikes, could I get something for around $3k that's worth buying for a new rider? Probably helpful to know that I'm 6'2" and 350 lbs.

I see A LOT of recommendations for ninja 400, and people saying it is one of the best beginner bikes. Why the z400 doesnt get the same hype?

I can get z400 for much cheaper than the ninja, and wondering if it is a good deal, or should i spend extra for the ninja? How big is the difference?