Learning how to ride a motorcycle is a great challenge to give yourself because it is both fun and practical, since motorcycles offer a cost- and fuel-efficient alternative to cars.

But what if you have never even sat atop a motorcycle? How will you know where to start?

Don’t stress if you are unfamiliar with the world of motorcycling: here is a helpful list of our top five favorite–and cost efficient–motorcycles for beginners.

Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Low

The Harley Davidson Sportster has the look of an advanced, intense motorcycle, but it is actually a great option for beginning riders. It features low horsepower and torque, making it especially easy to drive and to handle; it is also a great option because you won’t have to break the bank with the Sportster, with brand new models going for $6,999.

Honda Shadow RS

This bike is a great and stylish option for rookies with its compact size (745cc engine) and vintage style. While other motorcycles are best for cruising down long, free stretches of road, the Shadow is great for driving tight curves and twists–making it a good choice whether you plan on riding on the freeway or throughout your neighborhood.

If you are a beginning motorcyclist, the Shadow is seriously a great option for you–an outstanding bike that is not too difficult to maneuver. The Shadow costs approximately $8,240 and gets 56 miles to the gallon.

Kawasaki Ninja 250

One of the best motorcycle deals offered at all right now, the Kawasaki Ninja packs a real punch and is only $3,999. With only a 250cc engine, the Ninja may be a bit less hefty and powerful than other bikes, but it has the ability to reach 60 mile per hour in a mere 7 seconds and is an excellent option if this is your first motorcycle.

The Ninja is amazingly adept at handling even the bendiest of roads, making this an extremely fun little bike, but it is also very practical: the Ninja is great for beginning riders and gets a whopping 60 miles per gallon.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

If you have plans to eventually get a lot of distance from your motorcycle, for example on a tour across the country or through the mountains, the Suzuki V-Strom is absolutely perfect for you. Its seat provides you with a more upright position than most other bikes and puts less pressure on your tailbone, and it navigates around tight corners and bends with great ease.

The V-Strom also boasts an improved 645cc V-twin engine, which includes an increase in low-end and midrange torque; the bike is also much lighter than previous models, and the latest model is perfect for rookie riders because it features antilock brakes–all for only $8,299.

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All of these bikes have our respect as the best motorcycles for beginners; we recommend starting out on any of them.

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But what about our favorite car actors? Here are our ten favorite cars featured in T.V. shows or movies:

10. Harry and Lloyd’s Mutts’ Cutts Shaggin’ Wagon van

In the hilarious Farrelly Brothers’ comedy Dumb and Dumber, Harry and Lloyd travel across the country in Harry’s dog grooming van made to look like a shaggy dog. Hilarity ensues.

9. The Mystery Machine

Scooby-Doo and the gang could never have solved so many mysteries without the help of their trusty and groovy Mystery Machine. It’s a good thing that all their suspects were so easily foiled by a group of meddling kids, since it’s not like the Mystery Machine is very well camouflaged, you know? What a relief that all the bad guys were so inept or else they’d probably recognize such a psychadelic vehicle.

8. Starsky and Hutch’s Ford Gran Torino

Could Starsky and Hutch have ever caught all those perps without their awesome Gran Torino? Or the aid of Huggy Bear? No way.

7. The Batmobile

Sure, Christian Bale’s Batmobile might be pretty intimidating, and George Clooney’s might be pretty flashy, but our favorite Batmobile has to be the original, driven by Adam West in the ’60s.

6. KITT

Not only could KITT talk on Knight Rider, but he spoke with Mr. Feeny’s voice. That is pretty amazing.

5. The cars from Cars

Who didn’t love the cute, funny cars from the Pixar film Cars? With voices from actors like Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, and Cheech Marin, we absolutely loved them.

4. The General Lee

Be honest–did you have a bigger crush on one of the Dukes from The Dukes of Hazzard, or were you lusting after their Dodge Charger, the General Lee?

3. Arthur Weasley’s Ford Anglia

Enchanted or not, this Ford Anglia had a personality all its own. Even before Hogwarts’ Forbidden Forest turned it wild.

2. Doc Brown’s DeLorean

How much did you want to be Marty McFly when you saw him zooming through time at 88 mph in Doc’s DeLorean?

1. Herbie

Obviously the number one Hollywood car in our hearts is Herbie, the Lovebug. I mean, look at that face! You can’t not love him.

One of the things that fascinates us especially is seeing what kinds of cars they drive. When you are a multi-millionaire, what do you choose to drive around? Well, here are the cars that various celebrities have selected for themselves.

Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger drives a cherry red Ferrari Enzo–not too shabby, Tom!

Hilarious talk show host Ellen Degeneres drives a Porsche–how fitting, considering that her wife’s name is Portia!

Singer and ’90s icon Gwen Stefani also drives around in a Porsche, but her model is the Porsche Panamera. This seems to be an appropriate choice for her, since she and Gavin Rossdale have two kids, and the Panamera seats four!

Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has been seen driving a Lamborghini Aventador.

Jonas Brother Kevin Jonas chooses the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon for his ride.

And staying in the Disney teeny bopper vein, Miley Cyrus has been seen cruising around town in a Mercedes-Benz SL550. Not sure if we would trust her with such a nice car, but that is technically her prerogative!

Pro basketball player and former Kardashian in-law Kris Humphries drives his broken heart around in a Rolls Royce Sometimes you need to be in an extremely nice car in order to mend your inner turmoil. Humphries seems like he will survive that break up, however.

And last but not least, the star of the TV show Entourage and the prestigious film Spy Kids 4, celebrity scapegoat Jeremy Piven, drives an Audi A8.

The Model X is set to be mainstreamed into the car buying community, and this car will provide a pancake style battery layout. However, unlike the Model S, this Model X brand will not have the 40 kilowatt hour pack. Instead, you will get a choice between a 60 or 80 kWh pack.

The Model X is considerably heavier than its predecessor the Model S, which means that you may experience more aerodynamic drag. More specifically, the Model X adds on an extra 15% to the weight, which was already 4700 pounds. Still, this car could potentially get from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds.

The Model X comes with a 17 inch touch screen, which is the size of a larger laptop. This makes all programming more visible, and it is something that most models have never even come near before. However, the falcon doors seem to be the main attraction. You simply can’t beat the ease of use, especially with the size of this car.

The final price on the Tesla Model X has not been announced just yet. However, most experts estimate that the price will be similar to that of the Model S, which is a comparable predecessor to the Tesla Model X. This sedan’s starting price will probably be around $50,000. However, you also get a $7500 federal tax credit because of the price and the weight. If you choose multiple upgrades though, the Model X could cost as much as $94,000 according to some reports. That is still fairly normal for many luxury crossovers and bigger vehicles.

If you stick with the basic package, which is only about $7500 with an added tax rebate, the price could be just low enough to cater to the common consumer. Mainstream buyers may actually be able to afford this luxury car, soothing some of the concerns we have traditionally had with electric cars.

Cars are scary inventions, and in the 90’s, we about peed when we heard about the BMW’s that took on a life of their own. When Toyotas started to do the same thing, mostly because of bad floor mats, we thought again, this is terrifying. As it turns out, a lot of the so called “faulty Toyota incidents” were actually faked by drivers who just wanted an excuse for their own aggressive driving. Maybe that’s why the government is stepping in.

Now, big brother is in your car. If you own an older car, chances are your mechanic won’t install this black box. On the other hand, if you like your cars new, you’re in trouble. Newer cars come equipped with a “black box” that records everything.

In a perfect world, Insurance companies would use this information to determine whether you are really 100% blame-free, and that’s it. Honestly, we don’t think that’s the whole story.

The Concern of Most Drivers

What if the cops could check your little black box and give you tickets for every little infraction? What if they could ticket you for going just 1 mile over the speed limit 8 months ago based on what the black box tells them? Obviously, cities and crooked cops could charge you a bundle, even if your car is just sitting innocently in your driveway. There’s something seriously wrong with that.

The government currently says that this will not happen, really? America also has laws in place that say that you have the right to a fair trial, they have to get a warrant to tap your phone, etc……unless someone says you’re a terrorist. What makes this any different? The biggest question many of us have is how will this impact our lives.

What the “Black Box” Measures

The black box describes many things to experienced readers in great detail. A black box can tell insurance companies these basic things:

• How fast you were going when you crashed
• Your maximum change of speed
• How hard the accelerator was pressed at the time of the wreck
• The ignition cycle at the time of the crash
• If you were wearing your seat belt
• If your air bag warning lamp was on
• How many wrecks your car has been in

How Much Information Does the “Black Box” Provide?

According to the official description, the black box only provides statistics recorded right before the crash. We cannot say it enough. Call us cynics or maybe just skeptics, but we don’t think that’s completely true. We suspect that these boxes may record and save information for months at a time. The whole idea is sketchy at best.

If you were not doing anything wrong, clearly the black box should be on your side. The other driver could say they were only an innocent bystander who happened to fall victim to you. If that’s not true, then the black boxes in both your cars would give an unbiased account. Technology is not foolproof, but if there’s only a slight margin of error…..

Based on what we know, it seems like the only ones complaining are the people who are doing something wrong. This is awesome if you’re perfect 100% of the time. For the rest of us, all we can say is WATCH OUT! Big brother may be after you next.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Currently selling for $54,095, this particular car is one of the few under $100,000 today that is likely to becoming collectible at some point in time. This car is considered to be relatively affordable, sporty, attractive, and chance are future people will see this car the same way.

Buick Regal GS

At just $32,535, the Buick Regal stands a fighting chance of giving you exactly the kind of car you want to drive and collect in the future. It has a classic look and a 6 speed manual transmission. It’s been a while since Buick has offered a car that looks this good.

Ford Mustang Boss 302

For years, Mustangs of all years have been considered Classic Muscle cars and collectibles. At just $48,100, this is one everybody can afford, and it seems to hve more modern ideas about how things run. The Mustang is one of the more affordable cars that still has that roar.

Fiat 500 Abarth

Few would see this one coming, but the Fiat 500 Abarth has really made a name for itself. This tiny car has real muscle, and it’s fun to drive. The best part is that a full day of professional driving classes is included with each purchase.

Volkswagon Golf R

This isn’t your ordinary Golf. We don’t really care much for that golf. However, this Volkswagon Golf isn’t even really your everyday GTI. This all wheel drive beast has 256 HP in every engine, and at $36,000, it’s not quite as cheap as you might imagine with less packaged versions.

Porsche 911

It’s not just the name tha attracts consumers and collectors to this one. In the future, we are sure that Porsche will continue to hold its own, and the Porsche 911 will continue to hold some serious value.

Nissan GT-R Black Edition

Breaking into games like Gran Turismo, the GT-R is part of a family of Nissans that has broken into the world of powerful sports cars. Wtih a 6 cylinder engine, the Black Edition has significantly improved the appearance of the wheels and overall appearance.

Luxury Car: 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – $2.25 Million

Affordable Alternative: Nissan GT-R – It’s true. The Nissan GT-R has become more competitive than you might think in the world of sports cars. It is not going to break speed barriers quite like the Bugatti, but that does not mean that you cannot get some serious power with a 545 HP engine. The best part, if you are not a driving professional, this car is actually more feasible to handle than its more expensive cousin.

Luxury Car: 2011 Aston Martin One-77- $1.87 Million

Affordable Alternative: 2012 Jaguar XK – So not everyone can afford this one at $84,500, but that’s still a hell of a lot better than the luxury equivalent. This car has a similar shape and layout, and the engine is powerful. There is a certain elegance to this model that is hard to find, and with 550 HP, no one is complaining for lack of power.

Luxury Car: McLaren MP4-12C – $229,000

2011 Lotus Evora – What’s not to love about the luxury car. The suicide batman doors alone are amazing, and unfortunately, the Lotus Evora does not have that feature. However, at $64,000, you could fulfill the dream of having a luxury car much more easily. It is amazing and explosively fast under the right circumstances. You get performance, style, and class, but you don’t have to feel like you are always in a race car.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia- $225,325

Lotus Exige – Yes, the Lotus has made its way right in between expensive luxury cars and moderate bargain cars. At just $65,690, most people don’t just keep this amount of cash around. However, with 240 HP, this one is howling. You get an amazing ear to ear sports car that really gives you that amazing Spartan cabin that gets you going.

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster – $196,100

2012 Mercedes Benz SLK Class – $54,800 – We’ll admit, we’re not completely in love with either of these cars. However, you stay in the same brand name. You get a fully designed Mercedes in both cases, but you pay a lot less for this particular model. You still get the luxurious options provided by Mercedes, and the drive is pretty smooth.

1. 2012 Audi A6/A7 3.0T Quattro
It’s easy to dismiss certain cars, especially when they haven’t changed in quite a few years, but why fix something that isn’t broken? 2012 marks yet another year when this particular Audi has made the grade with a supercharged 3.0 liter, V6 engine with 310 horsepower and an eight speed automatic.

2. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
If you’re planning on some major heists, this is not the car for you. This is no getaway car or anything like that, and there are plenty of other more expensive options worth looking into. Sad, we know. However, this does not mean that this Cadillac isn’t appropriate for many other drivers. This comes with 19 inch chariot wheels, center exit tailpipes, and of course a couple, sedan, and wagon. This one definitely has plenty of seating.

3. 2012 Ford Mustang GT/Boss 302

Ford is definitely one of your more affordable option among these particular top cars, and the Boss 302 is not too different from its Stravadi counterpart. Nothing can really touch the Boss at $41,105 a pop, 7500 rpm, 444hp, 5.0 liter V8 engines, and 0 to 60 in 4 seconds flat. However, the 2012 mustang does a damn good job of trying.