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After you pass your MSF and own a helment then go down and look at all the ninja 250's and the Rebels . After you do that then go look at real motorcycles that also look like motorcycles. Do not buy just because you read in magazine how fast it goes or your friend has one. Get what you want and feel comfortable with.
because although in the US you pride yourselves on freedom your traffic police are tougher at enforcing the law . Its just how it is . Human nature is the same anywhere. If the police wernt so tough people would soon start doing the same in US.
1. MSF course 2. Motorcycle License 3. How much money you have to spend on bike and gear 4. Figure out cost of safety gear (helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, and pants) 5. Use leftover money to shop for a bike 6. Buy Bike and Safety Gear 7. Practice in a safe environment (low traffic times, parking lots, etc.) 8. Ride within your abilitieseverything else will come with practice/experience 9. Enjoy the ride 10. bike modifications, customize to your heart's content 11. buy more bikes