i know its answered alot, or somthing like this.... i am a car guy, and i know tons about my civic but i know nothing about bikes...but i want to, and i want one.....i like the new styles of the supersport bikes, like the RR and such, but i know that they arent begginer bikes, but what would be an idea for a bike that kinda looks like one of those newer ones style, you know, really sleek and stuff.....price doesnt matter, but i dunno i want opinons, i cant search for that very easily...so please help..thanks!

 

get used. it would be waste to spend lotta money on brand new thing to only drop it first day. i, luckily, havent dropped my bike once yet since i started riding, but i also bought used bike so i wouldnt care so much. there are tons of threads like these on the board so search around. but i'd say get something 600cc or smaller

 

if a 600cc bike is want you want then get it.........dont let people tell you NO start out on a 250 ........just dont ride it like a ******* and try to see what it can do till you have a few months under your belt.....then you can step up the ladder and start to ride it a little harder......just my opinion though

steve

 

i'm thinkin of gettin a bike too. i too am a car guy and know a lot about my civic... and wants a nice lookin bike but for a beginner.... and with all the research i did. the only thing that i like that look "sleek" was the kawasaki 500R the 250R look kinda girlie lol and from wut i read on this board.. the 600cc and up bikes are to strong for a beginner bike

 

CBR600 F2 or F3. You will not outgrow the bike, if not ever, then not as fast as you would a 250 or 500. Best thing going for those bikes is that they are reliable as f**k, have TONS of spares and aftermarket support, and are hondas. Yes, other bikes are quite decent as well, but you wanted my opinion.

As for looking like the new bikes, you could buy aftermarket fairings that will change the appearance of the old bike, or just swallow your pride, save that extra money, and put it towards good gear, track schools, and a present for your significant other (the civic).

 

check out the following:

http://www.sportbikes.com
http://www.sportbikeworld.com
http://www.sportbikes.net
http://www.sportbikes.ws
http://www.cycleforums.com

between the 5 sites, you should about 20,000 threads to help you figure out why a cbr600rr isn't the bike for you. and should help you pick out a good first bike. the ninja 500 is a great choice as is the sv650(s).

 

i just got me the '03 sv650, i love it, if i would have had the extra cash i would really have loved the sv1000. here a pic for suzuki's site

 

Gosh...if you want the RR then get it. You will learn on it just fine. I would take a MSC (Motorcycle Safety Course) first, because they are usually 250CC engines that have pads for dropping and stuff (they are pretty fun).

Just remember to learn your bike well before taking it too fast....its not worth killing yourself. But, again if you want the RR, then get it....bottom line IMHO.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turtle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gosh...if you want the RR then get it. You will learn on it just fine. I would take a MSC (Motorcycle Safety Course) first, because they are usually 250CC engines that have pads for dropping and stuff (they are pretty fun).

Just remember to learn your bike well before taking it too fast....its not worth killing yourself. But, again if you want the RR, then get it....bottom line IMHO.</TD></TR></TABLE>

do you even ride or own a motorcycle? you probably havent wrecked yet. sorry to be harsh but i dont get the impression you do. the class he was referring to is the MSF class http://www.msf-usa.org i dont know what pads you're talking about either.

we had a user on here just sell his brand new RR after dropping it at 5mph. you could have gotten a deal on it.

 

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Really? My class did not have those. They were real deal bikes and if you dropped it, you were out.

 

our bikes at the MSF course were shitty 125's scratched to hell. your only out if you drop the bike while on the test

 

hey man all i have to say is if money isnt really a problem get what you like and dont be a dumbass riding just ride by yourself and dont show off for a while and get used to the bike and gradually get used to it. in my opinion it doesnt really matter if you have a 600 or a 1000 they are both go over 150 mph and that is fast as hell. so buy what you like and i know if you buy a new one you will be a lot more careful of what you do.

 

I'd rather look like I own the bike, then the bike owns me.

 

Everyone has their own opinion. Definately sign up for the MSF course, they usually have them at your local colleges. That's where I'm taking mine at. The course will teach you a LOT. Go ahead and schedule for a class now, they fill up FAST! I signed up last month and the earliest class I could get was in September for $155.00. Once you take the MSF course, and if you get the hang of the bike, get one that fits your comfort level. Most people say a 250, 500, etc. Most say don't get a 600+.

Please invest in LEATHERS. Trust me, they will come in handle!

 

I agree with taking the MSF course, that is a must now a days, after that and once you get your license and all is when I think you should decide on getting a bike, don't get one before you get your license, you will only get yourself into trouble.

 

Here is the one for California. It has ALL the information on it.
http://www.mcycleinstructor.com/program.html