Ok so I get that its pretty cool 4 a girl 2 drive a street bike, but what is a good starter street bike?

Either of these to start off on Suzuki gs500e Kawasaki ER5 Honda cb500 or super4-400 Honda CB two-fifty Dont go for a sport bike with clip on bars. Way to wicked for a beginner and dont listen to anyone that suggests gsxrs,r6 etc.....they are completley off the mark for a beginner. Somthing light,straight riding position,manouverable through traffic and easy to insure I started on a gs500e and it was a great little bike. I toured on it,commuted on it and even scratched with my mates on their sportbikes.It was a real little belter

It all depends on your body type and size,and your riding needs. Such as how and where you will be riding. You need to have a bike that you can handle and won't be too much to handle until you get some more riding time under your belt. Generally I recommend no more than 250 cc machines for a novice. You might want to take a beginners riding course. They generally provide the bike for the course, and you will get a break on your insurance with the certificate. My sister started out on a Nighthawk 250 and I started out on a Rebel 250. They proved to be good starter bikes and when I was ready I moved on to bigger bikes.

Kawasaki Ninja 250

ninja 250

I have owned a cruiser and a VFR 750 sport touring bike in the past, and have ridden for several years. My current bike is a CBR 600 F4i. In my opinion the best one (of these bikes) to learn on would have been the CBR. Weight - The most difficult and anxiety provoking part of learning to ride is negotiating tight, slow speed (<10mph) turns - aka "parking lot maneuvering." Here, light weight and low center of gravity make a significant difference. The "R" bikes are significantly lighter than other similarly powered bikes. Power - As for power, unless in the upper limits of the rev range, the modern 600 cc sport bike is benign - actually rather anemic when compared to V twin (or VFR V4) bikes. Again, this applies even more so the the "R" bikes. Just be mindful of opening up the throttle too wide when in the powerband... usually on the high side of 9k on modern 600R's. Make sure you are on a str8 stretch of road when you start playing in that range. If not in a hurry, you can spend all day riding below 7k rpm. In all honesty, the amount of gear dropping, wrist twisting, and the noise created to even get to the powerband takes quite a bit of dedicated effort. Also, drivetrain lash is pretty much nonexistent on this type of bike. Clumsy shifting/clutch work is very forgiving. Weight bias - locking up the front tire around a corner or in the rain is one of the easiest ways to have an accident. This is less likely to happen on a sportier bike, due to the front/back weight bias. Also, stopping fast on a sportbike/standard is simpler. With a cruiser, the toggling between rear and front brakes is more critical. Height - on a sport bike you're sitting higher even than the average car driver. Your perch is on par with SUV drivers. This gives you better view of what's around. Also, other drivers are more likely to see you. On a typical cruiser, you are invisible when behind a car. Because of this, I feel loud pipes are actually a safety feature. :) So why are sport bikes more commonly involved in accidents? It's because they are so damn uncomfortable that you are compelled to go faster. :) That said, if money is any concern, you might wanna start out on something less pricey. A 250 cc standard would be a nice choice. If you are vertically challenged, a cruiser is the place to start. If you are long in the leg, a single cylinder dual sport would be a blast. 2 additional cents - looking for another VFR. Yeah, it's heavier, but it's a hella lot more comfortable. And the sound of the 600 is just plain annoying after getting spoiled by a V4... :)

most of them are dependable. just get something cheap to start with so you can built your experience with it . then get something you really like after few months or so...

I just got a yamaha yzf-600r which is decent for a street bike, but may be a little too powerful. Anyway, I think the CBR600 might be a little too much for you to handle... on top of that, the insurance would be through the roof. You could go for a Ninja 250, or 500 (although I think ninja's are ugly)... I personally wouldn't recommend any 250's because you'll grow out of them too fast. A 500 or 600cc bike would be good to start off on, and give you room to grow. I'd also check out the Suzuki SV650S, the Katana 600, and other small sport bikes/middle weight bikes in that class. I'd also get a used bike-- saves a lot of money... and you can just trade up to a better bike when you're ready. Peace out lil kid

Start with a dirt bike, learn the basics and the critical skills you'll need before you start dealing with asphault and traffic. Don't ride because it's cool. Wear fashions because they're cool, riding isn't a fashion statement (or shouldn't be!). Sure, a good rider looks cool blasting down the street or carving a sweet corner, but there's nothing cool about crashing, road rash, or permanent scars. If you already have some dirt skills, and just love to ride, then take a rider safety course as soon as you're old enough, then decide what kind of bike suits your riding style and budget. Be sure to check insurance costs too, because of you're age, they'll be expensive. Don't even joke about the CBRR. It's a beginning bike for intermediate/pro racers. Not a beginners bike.

Suzuki DRZ400SM