What do I need to do to ride a sport bike in new york?

dick90210: What do I need to do to ride a sport bike in new york?
Hello, I am seeking information about what I need to do to be able to ride a motorcycle or a sport bike in the state of new york.Informations such as cost of insurance,the cost of lessons and how long does it take to be able to ride one? Also which sport bike is the best for new riders? Used or New bikes? I wanna use a sport bike as a transportation device to travel to school and other various places. Thanks in advance for all ur answers.

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Answer by Srwandbsp
You need a motorcycle to ride in new york

Answer by Ride All Year
The first place you should go is the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, either a local license branch or their website. They will have the information you need on licensing, minimum insurance requirements, etc. The website should also have links to any offered or required motorcycle training. You can also check the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website. In most cases, the MSF course is 15 hours over a weekend and is designed for people who have never ridden.

As for insurance, there are many variables, including your age, driving record, engine size, whether the bike is considered “sport”, “standard”, or “cruiser”. In general, insurance for a sport bike will be the highest.

Also in general, a used bike in good condition is a better buy for a new rider; there is less of an initial investment, the engine has already been ‘broken in’, it won’t hurt your pride as much when you drop it (and you will drop it) and if you decide you don’t want to ride after all, you will be able to recoup a larger percentage of your investment.

On a personal note, if you have no experience riding you’d be better off taking a safety course BEFORE you buy a bike, at least until you’re sure you want to continue to ride. Most courses have bikes for the students to ride and you can learn to ride and find out more about riding with a minimum investment of time and money.

Answer by jon
Youre a new rider….and want to jump on a sportbike, with no experience….and ride in New York?????

You need to stick to a bicycle buddy. You’ll kill yourself on a sportbike with no experience.

Especially in New York.

Answer by molitor
cost of insurance:
https://www.geico.com/getaquote/motorcycle/
the cost of lessons:
https://www.nysmsp.org/
how long does it take to be able to ride one?

which sport bike is the best for new riders

Used or New bikes
https://motorcycles.about.com/od/howtostartridin1/bb/buy_first_bike.htm