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Starter bike for wife, any ideas?

  • 08-07-2007 7:36pm
    #1
    fergusdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭


    After many years and miles touring with me, wife has decided that time has decided to go solo! She is 5'3" - 5'4" and 7st 9lbs so not the heaviest not the tallest. She will be on a provisional for the bike.

    I'm wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions on a good starter bike for her. It needs to be reasonably light and low. She has had a run on a Kawasaki Eliminator 125 and was very comfortable with it; can't say I'm overwhelemed with the idea of a 125 single and can't see her, as she gets more experienced, being able to keep up easily.

    Any suggestions on how to approach this problem of getting her some miles under her belt, through the test and moving up to a reasonable machine for a bit of touring?


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  • #2
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,062 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    how about a marauder 250? ;) pimpage - http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=27494&cat=47 I find it light enought and easy to handle and I'm smaller than your wife :D


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I would recommend a Yamaha Dragstar 250. Much better build quality and finish than the Marauder series. Not the fastest things on the road but very reliable and they look cool. Lovely v twin engine.


  • #4
    madrab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭madrab


    yeah my missus has a 250 marauder (& she is nearing 6ft), its a nice little thing & not the most powerful so it is ideal to learn on & do your test on


  • #5
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    What type of bikes does she like? If she has a type in mind it makes suggestions easier.


  • #6
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I bought this for my wife last year.....

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    however, not long after, replaced it with this.......much better. Am using it today myself, in fact..........

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    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #7
    fergusdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭fergusdo


    Not fussy as long as it is reasonably low and light. She was very impressed with the Kawasaki eliminator although we are having a look at the Suzuki. Anything similar to this.
    BTW What is the orange one above, we might have a look at that.


  • #8
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    fergusdo wrote:
    Not fussy as long as it is reasonably low and light.

    Honda BROS? Excellent little bike.

    L.


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    It's a Suzuki DR200. does about a squillion miles per gallon, and you can ride it feet-up at about 1mph. Wife likes how easy it steers, due to upright riding position and wide bars.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #10
    fish-head
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭fish-head


    A Royal Enfield Bullet!


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