95 yamaha yzf600
or
94 suzuki GSX600f

The reason i ask is because i'm new to bikes, i already took the msf coarse and passed it and now lookin for a bike. I know that most people recommend a 250 but the way i look at it is i can get a new ninja 250 for 3k or i can get one of these bikes for 3k. All 3 of these bikes is through a dealer so i'll be purchasing it with financing and they don't have any used 250's. Will the 250 be safe to ride on the freeway at 80mph on a 1.5 hour drive?

Thanks in advance

 

The Suzuki Katana (GSX) is weaker.

 

Also, if you are looking for highway driving then definatly dont get a 250. It will struggle at 80mph plus.

 

... really? ive never seen a motorcycle that will struggle at 80mph (from my understanding thats... 120km/h correct?) even my 80cc does 140 LOL.

 

I've taken my 250 up to 115 indicated (with 1 more gear to go) with no problem at all, but I weight only 130lbs. If you're around 140-170lbs, I don't think you'll have any problem with the bike.


[Modified by Vtec44, 4:45 PM 2/20/2003]

 

The fastest i have been able to get the ninja 250s to is 110. I weight about 150 or so. Im not saying they wont do 80, but they really start to run out of steam up top.

 

why are you buying from a dealer? Look on www.cycletrader.com and find a used Ninja 250, you should be able to get one btwn $1500 and $2000 depending on how old it is. There are a lot of bikes for sale out in the Bay Area too, which isn't too far from you. Check www.craigslist.org for stuff in the Bay... I think autos.recycler.com now has listings from Northern California too. Why buy new when you know you're gonna drop your bike sooner or later?

 

well the reason i wanna buy from a dealer is becuase i can finance it. I really don't think if i buy a used bike off someone there gonna let me pay 100 bucks a month for it

 

Another sactown rider Don't worry about a bike's strength right now - both are definately more than adequate for the time being. Seems like you'll be doing a lot of highway riding, get on both bikes and decide which one is the most comfortable. 1.5hr on a bike with an aggressive sitting position = back and rearend pain at the end of the day.

 

comprehensive insurance for a new rider = $$$

 

80mph on a ex250 is a breeze. Have you ridden one? Strong winds really suck with a 250 though on the freeway.

 

Hell, they suck on the 500... and the 600

EDIT: oh yea, katana "weaker"


[Modified by tonydatyga, 12:12 AM 2/21/2003]

 

You REALLY don't want to finance through the dealer. They're going to force you to get full insurance. You're looking at over a $1000 a year, even with the EX250.

Best bet, get a well-off friend or family member to co-sign for a short-term cash loan from the bank. The interest rate will be higher, but they won't require anything for the bike.

Actually, best bet is a home mortgage, but I'm assuming you don't have a house.