a beginner biker under 2000$

Pre-2008 Ninja 250, CBR125 are all that comes to mind
 
Agreed as above. I bought a 2008 CBR125R as my first bike for $1800 and sold it a season later for $1800.
 
Wait until fall, you will be able to buy a 5-6-yr-old GS500 or Ninja 500R for 2 grand, or obviously Ninja 250R or ZZR250.
 
Also be aware of the cost of tires, chains, brake pads, fork seals etc. These can quickly rack up the price of a new bike. Depending on whether you're mechanically inclined, tires and brake pads could quickly get into the $500 range.

Ensure these items are in good condition even if it requires an initial outlay of a couple hundred dollars more.

Also check the insurance cost of a Suzuki GS500, they are generally quite reasonable and more then enough bike for the first couple of seasons.
 
I don't know if you like older bikes, but for around 2 grand and under 500cc's I think they most fun can be had on a 90-93 Suzuki Bandit 400.
 
I've seen decent 08+ CBR125's for around 1600. Be patient and you'll find something that works for you.
 
A few questions:
1. how tall are you and how much do you weigh?
2. where do you plan on riding e.g. city streets or highways
 
I am 5 foot 6 and I weight 125 pounds lol. I am planning on riding 90 percent on city streets and the fastest road on my commute to work is 80km/h
 
Frank_Fullman said:
I am 5 foot 6 and I weight 125 pounds lol. I am planning on riding 90 percent on city streets and the fastest road on my commute to work is 80km/h
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That 125 will do the job great for you. 25K is not much, as long as the bike has been maintained properly, just like any other bike. 1500 is a decent price. Bargain a little bit and get that bike.
 
Frank_Fullman said:
If a bike is nit safetied by the owner is it very likely there are hiding problems?
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Possibly. Ask them who did the safety. If you are new I would still get the bike looked at by a good mechanic, some sellers would let you do this before you buy the bike. Daniel at Heritage Auto has the best price on doing a safety, as well as could go over your new bike with a fine toothed comb ;)
 
luffy said:
Also check the insurance cost of a Suzuki GS500, they are generally quite reasonable and more then enough bike for the first couple of seasons.
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Agreed, my GS500 has been treating me well, although I'm having some throttle issues during bike warm-up.

Mine cost an extra $800 or so to get it running when I got it last year. Tank was rusted out from sitting in storage with bad fuel inside for two or three years, needed new brakes pads, plus the carbs needed some heavy cleaning and new jet needles. Can't complain though, as it was a hand-me-down.
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