Honda Nighthawk 250 : $3,399 Kawasaki Ninja 250 : $2,999 Suzuki GZ 250 : $3,049 Yamaha Virago 250 : $3,499 Honda Rebel 250 : $2,999 Not to mention the Ninja is the only one to offer front and rear disc brakes (nighthawk has double drum, the rest are front disc / rear drum) and the Ninja is the only one that is not air cooled, and offers a 6 Hello, im new to riding and im looking into getting my first bike soon, and i was wondering if the Honda Rebel is a good bike to start with? im 5'5 160lbs Competition . Star motorcycles offer a more than decent alternative to the Rebel, the 2009 V Star 250. Previously called Yamaha Virago, the bike is beloved for the 249cc, air-cooled, 60-degree V This 2007 Honda Rebel, 250cc. six speed motorcycle is in mint condition. It is a pearl white color with super low miles (5,080). This motorcycle provides great commuter transportation for an experienced or beginner rider. Move up from a small cc twist and go scooter to a real motorcycle! It get's about 75 mpg. Seat height is even lower than the Suzuki, at 27.0 inches, and wet weight is also lower, at 326 lbs (claimed). For the fuel conscious out there, Yamaha claims 78 mpg for this lightweight, meaning nearly 200-mile range is possible. At $4,349, the V Star 250 is a solid choice in the beginner cruiser field. Print. The Honda Rebel line is an unsung hero of the motorcycling world. Originally launched in 1985 with the Rebel 250, the spritely little cruiser was virtually unchanged over its 32-year run on the market and quickly became one of the quintessential beginner bikes due to its durability, unintimidating power, low seat height and user-friendliness. Mostly it would be for commuting roughly 25mi to/from work in mixed traffic mostly on surface streets. Looking at the Rebel 250 because it's cheap and gets decent mileage, seems like a good starter bike and then once I'm experienced I'd get a Victory Vegas or Cross Country. Just don't want to spend $10k+ on a bike that I might lay down first re-run • 78 CB750K, 84 VF700C, 06 fz6 • 11 yr. ago. The rebel is an awesome beginner bike. I know others say you want bigger but honestly, it is an excellent start. The bike is durable and if something does actually go wrong, parts are so easy to find, given that the rebel is almost unchanged since 84. Similar to the bike above. 2) Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 300. In terms of entry-level sports bikes, this is it. They are easy to find, cheap to buy and the most common you’ll see. If you’re looking to ride sports-style motorcycles in the future, this is the perfect starter bike. 1) Honda Rebel 250. This is probably one of the most common starter This could cause your main fuse to blow out. Follow the round cable and clean its connection to the bike. Check your main fuse, not just visually, use a meter or your continuity tester to soo is there is power on each end. The switches Flite mentioned can also fail. Those would be next. 1987 CMX250C Rebel . hYKtR.