I own two motorcycles. The first one my husband and I purchased was a 2008 Harley-Davidson Nightster 1200. We bought this bike in May 2008 after I signed up to take the Riders Course, which I completed and passed in June 2008. I had never ridden a bike before this except on the back with my husband.
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I am 50 years old. I traded up from 33 years in the passenger seat to my first bike ever. After taking the MSF class twice because it was so much fun, I decided I really liked the Suzuki GZ250, but my experienced hubby thought I would outgrow that too quickly.
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The Sportster line is considered Harley-Davidsons entry level family of motorcycles because the bikes are smaller in size and in engine displacement than the rest of the Harleys and the price is lower. Because of that, many first time riders gravitate to a Sportster. Now, more and more women are discovering the Sportster family with the introduction of the low and light Sportster Nightster in the 2008 model year.
Harley-Davidson Nightster Popular Among Women
After 20 years, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R gets a complete redesign, offering more features while keeping its price ultra-affordable. What makes this the top-selling model in the Kawasaki lineup? Affordability. Its also hugely popular among women, who make up one-third of owners.
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Selecting the right bike is a very personal decision that can help us learn more about our abilities and ourselves. Three women share details about their path to the right bike.
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