Whats a good bike to have for a petite girl?

Honda rebel Kawasaki ninja 250r Both are small, light weight and great for beginners.

@ The Beast..you're an IDIOT. 600cc bikes are not good for beginner riders, and they do not weigh 300 lbs....closer to 400. You really think a small petite girl who has never been on a bike can ride something like that? please refer to the first line of this paragraph.

the 250 kaw sport bike is a good bike for you i know a lot of girls who have them and love them.........good luck

If you are just starting out I would suggest a dual sport because they are very easy to control, very light, cheap/good on gas, and you can always sell them if you need something bigger. You should get used to the streets with one of those and then after you are comfortable you should move up to a bigger bike depending on your riding preferances. If you like relaxing and just cruising then get a cruiser bike (obviously) and if you are into having fun on a bike and having alot of power under you then get a sports bike.

The last motorcycle you want as a beginner is a four cylinder 600 cc sport bike. Terrible machines for a beginner. Also, look where Ms. Bean calls home. The Philippines. She has bikes available to her that are not available here in the USA. She doesn't have 75 mph (120 kph) super highways that stretch for hundreds of miles. Look at the Yamaha's available in the Philippines in the link below. Nothing bigger that 150 cc. Same is true with Honda and Kawasaki. Ms. Bean, I suggest visiting your local motorcycle dealerships and swing your leg over the bikes. Only then will you know what will fit. Good Luck and please read last two links.

Yes get a ninja 250r they are light wieght at least until you get more experience then move up to a 500 or 600. oh and conrats on your license welcome to the club

Kawasaki Ninja 250r Small, good power, lightweight and good for a beginner. Beast you know nothing about bikes. 600cc for a girl just starting to ride? Yeah great idea hoss. Apparently an R6 is a beginner bike...? Hardly.

600cc is a good place to start. they are very light often only weighing 300lbs or so but pretty still pretty quick/fun compared to less cc engines. honda 600rr or yamaha r6. a 600cc is easy to learn on and will have a fun factor for a long time compared to a whimpy 250. a 250r is a kids bike. you might as well get a 500cc dirt/road bike. I mean if you get a bike you dont plan on putting around moped speed...the point is to have fun and with the new 600s they are extremely light and easily controllable with all the new options they come with. I know a petite girl that hopped onto a hayabusa and felt it wasnt powerful enough so she turbo it. HOW ABOUT THE REST OF YOU PEOPLE GET OFF MY BALLS AND TELL HER TO TEST DRIVE SOME BIKES TO SEE WHAT SHE LIKES....DID THAT EVER OCCUR TO YOU?

The best bike for you is one you're comfortable on. Now, I know that sounds like it doesn't answer your question ... but... Go around to different bike shops and sit on bikes. Try several different styles and engine sizes. The bike should be comfortable to reach both the foot and hand controls from a riding position, without stretching or reaching. At the same time, you want them far enough away from you that you don't feel cramped, either. The second test is to be able to put both feet comfortably on the ground, as at a traffic signal or stop sign. Remember that not all the ground you may stop at will be as smooth and flat as the showroom floor, so be sure both feet go flat on the ground. Many bikes have adjustments to the suspension, etc., that can be made if the bike you really like seems to be too tall for you at first. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions at the dealer. Now, with all that said, now that you're armed with your new knowledge, seriously consider buying 'gently-used' rather than new. In most cases you'll get a better value, and if/when you do drop it, it won't hurt your pride quite so much.