Is the Kawasaki Ninja 250 easily blown around on the interstate by 18-wheelers?

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I'm a 21 year old, 140 lbs 5'5" female. I've driven dirt bikes off and on in the past and now I'm considering purchasing my first motorcycle. I know the 250 is a highly recommended first bike, but my mother worries it is not interstate safe due to wind. I also hear good things about the Ninja 650 as a first bike for semi-experienced cyclists. I don't have any friends who drive cycles. However, I am scheduled for the MSP this next weekend. I know I can talk to my instructor then, but I just wanted to hear everyone else's opinion, too. Thanks so much.
 
most bikes are blown around some by big trucks and wind. one just gets used to it and learns where and when it happens ive rode my bike more than once in winds over 40 or 50 mph at a lean its just something one learns to deal with an dits not so much the size of bike but how it sits so siting oin a few bike will tel you the right size to get 250 kind of smal lfor freeway but 650 would be fine just listen and learn and keep your eyes open for cars thats more of what one need to look for beside wind from trucks
 
Yes! I have a Suzuki SV 650S, weigh about 250, and I still move around when going by a semi. A 250 is really light and so are you. But it's possible to control it with experience. At 5'5" you are not very tall so it's not really possible to get a heavier bike while still being able to out both feet flat on the ground. Don't let this discourage you though. As I said, you get used to passing semi's and you learn to brace for it as well as counter steer into the wind to prevent being blown off the road. It's good you are taking a saftey course because they will cover almost everything you could want to know. If they don't be sure to ask. Asking questions in the MSF classes is highly encouraged because, once on the road, there will be nobody with you telling you how to do it (like learning how to drive a car).

The best way to learn is to ride. I taught myself how to ride and I will admit that it was painful at times. Once I was experienced I finally took a safety course and I kicked myself for not taking it earlier.

If you have any questions feel free to email me. Good luck and be safe!
 
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