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Recommendations for new motorcycle? (mander.xyz)

submitted 1 week ago by KurtVonnegut@mander.xyz to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world

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Hi all, I have been lurking for some time here, but the time is coming for me to make a move and buy my own first motorcycle.

I am really drawn to the esthetics of the Royal Enfield 350 meteor, but it's quite a bit above my budget, which is around 11,000,000 COP (2500 EUR).

I am wondering if you have any tips for motorcycles that look somewhat similar (classic design) but are cheaper (probably because of lower cc)?

The Bajaj 150X might be an option. But maybe you have other/ better ideas?

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[–] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 week ago

For a first motorcycle try and find something used but in good condition. You are going to make mistakes, and it's best to do that with a machine that isn't beautiful and expensive.

Also, you're not going to know what sort of bike you find comfortable to ride - the ergonomics of cruiser style bikes don't work for some people - so it's best to find that out with something you can sell for the same price you bought, if it turns out to not be right for you.