I am TOTALLY new into the motorcycle scene. I am looking into getting a bike. I will be using it for daily commuting in the city, trips on the interstate and dirt road ( around 50 miles each way, 2 hours round trip). I have ridden on a bike a few times but have never had my own or even driven one. I have basically no knowledge on the subject.
I plan on going to the DMV and getting the motorcycle license or whatever it is. I want to take a few safety courses, which ones are recomended?
The things I want in a bike are Safety, economical (total cost and MPG wise), dirt road capable, decent power ( enough for 2 people and some stuff like a backpack or something). I am small, 5'11" 160 lbs. I am not looing for amazing acceleration or anything. Just something basic.
I looked at the KLR 650 online and I seem to like it, but what does everyone else suggest?
I plan on going to the DMV and getting the motorcycle license or whatever it is. I want to take a few safety courses, which ones are recomended?
The things I want in a bike are Safety, economical (total cost and MPG wise), dirt road capable, decent power ( enough for 2 people and some stuff like a backpack or something). I am small, 5'11" 160 lbs. I am not looing for amazing acceleration or anything. Just something basic.
I looked at the KLR 650 online and I seem to like it, but what does everyone else suggest?