who has regret buying a motorcycle
 

When I buy something expensive such as a z, tv, pc, etc I know exactly what I want. But buying a bike has been difficult because I tell myself it's impractical because I would only ride on sunny weekends, it rains a lot in Seattle. It could be dangerous because of other drivers. Then I think about all the fun.

I've been thinking about buying a sport bike for a couple weeks, which I've already scheduled a riding class. I know the bike I want, cbr250 abs, and full leather gear. I originally wanted a ninja 650 but figured that could be a dangerous choice. I thought about spending $2000 for a used 250 but figured if it broke it would add up.

I keep flopping yes and no. All I know is that I'm taking the classes.

Has anyone bought a bike and had regret?

Love mine and never look back! On my second bike.. had a 06 R6 and am now riding a '10 GSXR1000

Loved mine and can not wait to get my next one, "had a wreck"

i love my bike also... my word of advice is that the 250 will be fun at first but you will soon grow out of it. At least start with a 500 or 600, the 600 is plenty of bike and unless you have a death wish, it will last you a few years. You can pick up a used 600 for around $4k pretty easy if that is in your price range.

Never regretted buying mine. Just feel bad for it now that I have my Z. I think I've only ridden it once this year. Actually probably gonna sell it this winter/next spring to free up more mod funds for the Z.

I have the CBR250r. I picked mine up right after they came out (beginning of 2011) and I love mine. I admit I haven't ridden it much since I got the Z but it's also been insanely hot here in Louisiana and I don't ride without all my gear on.

Personally I disagree about outgrowing it. It's still plenty fast enough for me. If I really feel the need for speed, I'd rather do that with a seat belt on anyway. :)

I don't regret buying my Hayabusa. It's and extreme blast to ride. I live in KS and sometime get to ride it all year round, everything but snow and ice. But I can see your dilema since it does rain all the time up there. The fun is worth it though, and yeah, something bigger than a 250 would be advisable.

OP, if you some short scrawny person then a 250 might be ok, but if you're anything like me (6'3", 200+) you'll quickly wish you had bought a 600.

I took the class last month. It is worth it. I learned A LOT too. I'm looking for a 600 as my starter.

been riding for 20+ years! Only time to regret it is when I damage the bike. :tiphat:

You sound prudent. That's a good thing. A prudent rider can ride an 1100 and stay safe. A fool can ride a 250 and take out themselves and someone else.

That you wish for full leathers, and will take a riding course shows me you are serious about staying safe.

You WILL enjoy the bike, whatever it is. You WILL wish you had more power, whtever it is. Fact.

Don't limit your purchase. Limit your throttle hand.

Good luck!

Coop (42 years with my MC license)

I use to ride too, I had 3 bikes, I never went over a 600 though, a 600 is more than enough to get you killed, I gave up riding because I lost a few friends on motorcycles. So whatever you do, ride safely, and within your means.

My only regret was selling it.

Love my bike, you will have no regrets getting one... I agree with a few people here though that the 250 will get old really fast. My female friend bought the honda 250 and i ride it here and there. Def very lacking in the acceleration range, and feel almost unsafe trying to merge into traffic with it bc of the lack of umph when i get on it. But see how you feel after you take the course, those are usually 250 cruisers. Could you live riding a bike of that power for a long period of time?

I had a '12 cruiser and now a '11 cbr600. Im in love with the cbr ever since I got it the z just sits around and collect dust. The cruiser was a 750cc and outgrew that really fast. A 600 is good enough to move grown man pretty quick. a 1k and 1300 are for racing in my opinion. And again like others have said a 250 is too small and like others said 600 cc's+ are good as long the rider nows his own limits. Dont be afraid be self conscious. Its what i ride by. The z is for rainy and winter days. I get a lot more women on the bike. Lol