http://how-to-ride.com/blog A site aimed at helping new and aspiring riders safely enter the world of motorcycling Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:57:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are many good beginner motorcycles out there, but the one that always seems to stand out from the rest is the Kawasaki Ninja 250. You’d be hard pressed to find a bad review of the bike. The Ninja 250 has always been recognized as the perfect beginner bike for ... http://how-to-ride.com/blog/why-the-ninja-250-is-the-perfect-beginner-motorcycle/ Even though the article was printed in 1997, it is still one of my favorite beginner motorcycle comparisons done. Motorcycle.com compares the Ninja 250, Virago 250, and Nighthawk 250. They take into account many aspects of the bike that a beginner would be affected by. What I like best about this ... http://how-to-ride.com/blog/beginner-motorcycle-comparison-250cc-shootout/ So you finally got your license or permit and are ready to buy your first motorcycle. Hopefully you have already taken the MSF course at this point and have a good idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Your first motorcycle won’t be your last. Way too many people bring up ... http://how-to-ride.com/blog/buying-your-first-motorcycle/ This is an important question that you have to ask yourself before ever getting on a bike. Why do you want to learn how to ride? Is it for the right reasons? If you start off with the wrong mindset before ever even owning a bike, you’re going to be ... http://how-to-ride.com/blog/why-do-you-want-to-learn-how-to-ride-a-motorcycle/ Take the MSF course. No if’s and’s or but’s. Take it. It is the safest and easiest way to get your motorcycle license. One could argue that it is a little too easy. All it takes is 3 days of parking lot riding and a few short written tests and ... http://how-to-ride.com/blog/getting-your-motorcycle-license/