I'm about to raise the dead...
So, I'm looking into getting a motorcycle but I'm curious as to what size to get. I've never ridden so I don't want to blow a lot of cash on something I might screw up learning on. First, at 6'1" and 280lbs what would the minimum size be that I should consider as far as CCs go. Also, I've thought of going street/trail due to the area I live in. Would a DR 200 be enough? Or should I look at something more of a cruiser in the 600+ range? The interstate isn't much of an issue because I can get just about anywhere I'd want to go on one w/o jumping on the freeway until I'm confortable.
I have and will continue to have at least for now a 1.5 mile drive to work so I'm looking at something to commute on and just to have fun with. I'm not a crotchrocket guy so they are out of the question.
My guess would be ... 200 cc is not enough ... considering what you want to do and the terrain you'll face on and off road ... 600 cc minimum IMHO. Not sure what your price range is but BMW has multi-purpose bikes that cover trail and street. Check their site:
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/us/en/index.html
