What is your guys' take on a brand new Katana?... I've heard for a first bike it doesn't matter what you get, but I would like some opinions on this paticular one. I know most of you are gonna say just buy a used one cash, problem is though that I only have about $1500.00 dollars in cash so I rather finance something. So what shoud I do?...

TIA

 

dont get a katana....they are underpowered and girl bikes. If you want a Suzuki get a GSXR

 

It's not too much a suzuki I just want something I can afford, it doesn't have to be a suzuki...

 

I have no experience with the "kan-O-tuna" but a lot people suggest staying away from them. How much are you looking to spend? Is this your first bike?

 

If you can....wait til you save up some more. I just got an '02 GSXR 750 for $4200.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by UNDER PRESSURE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is your guys' take on a brand new Katana?... I've heard for a first bike it doesn't matter what you get, but I would like some opinions on this paticular one. I know most of you are gonna say just buy a used one cash, problem is though that I only have about $1500.00 dollars in cash so I rather finance something. So what shoud I do?...

TIA </TD></TR></TABLE> he says would it be good for a first bike.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egryda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> he says would it be good for a first bike.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah it would be my first bike. Don't get me wrong I know how to ride a bike and know to have respect for it. Right now I'm borrowing my friends CBR 600 F4 and I kinda got an itch to buy one.

 

Then get the kanotuna.

Most likely you are going to get what you want and not listen to what others have advised you to do........even though you asked............sorry if this sounds harsh..........this question comes up a lot.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by backlash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Then get the kanotuna.

Most likely you are going to get what you want and not listen to what others have advised you to do........even though you asked............sorry if this sounds harsh..........this question comes up a lot.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nah it's not even like that bro, I came on here to get some opinions and myself not knowing a lot on different bikes would accept what you guys tell me.

 

I think the Katana is the ugliest Japanese bike ever made.

I started on an 89 Ninja 500.

My advice is not to have a monthly payment on your first bike. That way you can have basic(read: cheaper) insurance. You could even get an f1 or f2 CBR for 1500.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by theSYNDICATE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the Katana is the ugliest Japanese bike ever made.

I started on an 89 Ninja 500.

My advice is not to have a monthly payment on your first bike. That way you can have basic(read: cheaper) insurance. You could even get an f1 or f2 CBR for 1500.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I understand. I never come across good deals though.

 

Buy gear!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy gear! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Good looking out. That right there though should be a gimme...

 

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Nah it's not even like that bro, I came on here to get some opinions and myself not knowing a lot on different bikes would accept what you guys tell me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My appologies then. Sv's can be had for close to 4k + or - (I don't know how much you want to spend). I myself think they make good beginger bikes....cuzz that's what I started on . I know a couple people that started on those bikes too, and even after their skills have been honed they still ride the same bike today. Fun little bikes.

 

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My appologies then. Sv's can be had for close to 4k + or - (I don't know how much you want to spend). I myself think they make good beginger bikes....cuzz that's what I started on . I know a couple people that started on those bikes too, and even after their skills have been honed they still ride the same bike today. Fun little bikes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I guess I'll be looking into those as well. I was looking at them earlier and reading up on them, the styling on them looks really good as well.

Thanx bro.

 

First read the sticky post in this forum about being a NOOB rider.

Second, check on insurance. Sticker shock MAY steer you away

Third, take the MSF course BEFORE buying anything

Lastly, do your homework before commiting to any bike.

Happy riding!!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ag-Eng &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First read the sticky post in this forum about being a NOOB rider.

Second, check on insurance. Sticker shock MAY steer you away

Third, take the MSF course BEFORE buying anything

Lastly, do your homework before commiting to any bike.

Happy riding!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Tjanx for the advise bro...

 

My 99' 500R was 2000$.

 

kawasaki ex500 /500R is a good first bike option that should last you well past your first season and still be under $1500. That way you can get liability only insurance, drop it a couple times and turn it over for no real loss.

 

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Good lookin out bro. I was actually looking around last night and I think I'm just gonna wait till june or july. By that time I should have a decent amount of money to buy something pretty good. Thanx again fellas.

 

its good to hear a newb biker with a good head on his shoulders. Not this crap like Im 16 and Im about to but a 2004 R1, what pipe sounds the best?

I doubt you are interested but Im selling my bike. I just got the new fairing painted and putting it on this weekend. Good Luck finding a good bike

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFz6er &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its good to hear a newb biker with a good head on his shoulders. Not this crap like Im 16 and Im about to but a 2004 R1, what pipe sounds the best?

I doubt you are interested but Im selling my bike. I just got the new fairing painted and putting it on this weekend. Good Luck finding a good bike </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah bro it's just a little outta my way, lol.

 

I would not buy anything smaller than a 600. I would never buy a katana because of the power and handling characteristics. You ride your boys F4? You will be very disappointed once you hop on the katana. You will be pissed to be stuck with a payment and a bike you are unhappy with. Buy a ZX6R, GSXR600, R6, CBR600. You will like these for a first bike and maybe keep it. It will keep up with most bikes (I mean no one will disappear out of sight I don't mean right beside them for those smart asses out there). Sure a Busa will blow your paint off at top end but who needs to run 180 mph on the street. (dumb asses!) Don't do wheelies at 100mph either. A 21 year old died in Charlotte, NC doing a wheelie down the interstate at over a hundred. i hate to hear a fellow biker fall victim to stupidity. I am not saying he was a stupid person just got caught up in the moment and made a stupid decision. I have done stupid things in my life too I have just been lucky. And given second chances. Won't see me doing it anymore, I have a daughter who needs her daddy to watch her grow up. You can still look good going the speed limit(or maybe a little over) with 2 wheels on the ground and all your boyz surrounding you on there bizikes.

 

Is the Katana really as bad as people say? I looked at the specs and it doesn't seem like a poor bike.

 

they don't call em kunt-anas for nothin