Hey fellas ,

Well the time has come , after a **** load of thinking , I have finally decided that I want to buy a bike .

I have a little bit of knowlege and know how when it comes to riding motorcycles.

It started last year when I was living with my father. He has been riding since he was in his teens , and is now almost 50.

He rides a Harley Road King now , but has owned a bunch of different Harley bikes.

He introduced me into riding last year when he was going for a ride , he happened to have a 99' Sportster 1200 sitting in the garage , wich was originally for sale .

It was my first time ever riding a bike so he tought me the basics , and what I needed to know , the rest he let me figure out on my own , he thinks it's the best way to learn.

I rode that all summer long along with my friends older ZX-9 . I enjoyed both bikes , although with the Sportster I noticed a fair amount of back pain after long rides .

So I really thought about the 2 different bikes and I have decided that I want to buy a 'sport bike' .

Now here is where I am stuck , I really don't know what bike would be ideal for me.

I would ride my bike during the work week , my drive to work is a hour long drive , and I would more then likely drive it on the weekends when applicable.

The only suggestion I got from a friend was a GSX-R 1000 , he mentioned something beeing able to adjust the computer to where the motor output would be equal to a '600' a '750' and '1000'.

I'm not sure if that is true or not but I could see that beeing very helpful to a some what new rider .

So if you guys could , just make a few suggestions or comments , everything is appreciated , ask any questions if need be .


Thanks - Ari

Cliffs : 1st time buyer , need suggestions on what bike to buy .

 

Do not get a GSX-R 1000, or any liter bike for that matter.

Get an F4i or a SV650S and call it a day.

 

What bike do you think you are capable of riding what cc?

 

Gear up, get insurance and don't go above 600.

How many threads like this do we get weekly?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Starscream &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gear up, get insurance and don't go above 600.

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I stopped at a place today on the way home from work the only 600 they offered was a Yamaha R6 .


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oodie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What bike do you think you are capable of riding what cc?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not really sure , I'm 5'9" and I weigh 150 even . lol

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Get an F4i or a SV650S and call it a day.</TD></TR></TABLE>


I'll look into them , thanks .

 

Buy used, depreciation won't hit you as hard as if you were buying brand new, odds are you're going to drop the bike, so replacement parts for an older bike will be cheaper, insurance will be lower.

Do not buy a brand new supersport. They're way too much for a rookie rider, and a drop/crash will be costly. Get an older 600, or buy a Ninja 500.

I would recommend a Ninja 250, but people always seem to think it's too slow, so they don't listen. But please do a favor for all other riders out there and don't go over a 600...even though they're too much for someone with your riding experience. Nothing personal man, please don't take any offense.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Starscream &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy used, depreciation won't hit you as hard as if you were buying brand new, odds are you're going to drop the bike, so replacement parts for an older bike will be cheaper, insurance will be lower.

Do not buy a brand new supersport. They're way too much for a rookie rider, and a drop/crash will be costly. Get an older 600, or buy a Ninja 500.

I would recommend a Ninja 250, but people always seem to think it's too slow, so they don't listen. But please do a favor for all other riders out there and don't go over a 600...even though they're too much for someone with your riding experience. Nothing personal man, please don't take any offense.</TD></TR></TABLE>


None taken at all , when I do finally get on something you will see me in full gear my 1st day out

Safety is number 1 priority with a subject at hand like this.

I honestly think I would be happy and safe with a 600 as a starter bike .

and I was thinking to myself , what ever I end up getting , I will order a cage for the bike before it evens comes , I do expect atleast a drop or 2 withing the 1st few months

 

Buy my F4i so I can buy a Street Triple

 

Any more info ?

 

I would suggest a cbr f3 or yzf 600r Plenty of speed for a new rider and are more forgiving than newer bikes.

 

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That doesn't have adjustable suspension

 

Thank you guys for all your helpfull responses , keep them coming .

and as my dad would always say - "keep the shiny side up!"

 

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None taken at all , when I do finally get on something you will see me in full gear my 1st day out </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's nice to hear. Keep it up

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I honestly think I would be happy and safe with a 600 as a starter bike .
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That's the key word...I once used to think the same, but reading and interacting with other riders with many, many more years and miles of experience, made me contemplate starting out with a 250...maybe a 500 like a GS500. If you're set on starting out on a 600, at least buy an older one...for the reasons I mentioned on my previous post. A CBR F2, F3 make great 1st bikes, but don't think that because they're old they're slow...they can still get you into trouble easily if you don't respect it.

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and I was thinking to myself , what ever I end up getting , I will order a cage for the bike before it evens comes , I do expect atleast a drop or 2 withing the 1st few months </TD></TR></TABLE>

I may be wrong, but don't expect those cages to safely protect your bike in 100% of drops. I remember seeing some crash pics of a bike with said cages, and the bike was still totalled.

Now, you said it yourself...you are expecting a drop or two, so get an older bike because it will be easier on your wallet.

 

Who let you out of GDD?

Listen to these jerks, they might be blunt but they give good advice.

This is honestly the nicest I've seen /26 been in a "What bike should I get" thread. Y'all getting soft on me

 

What kind of budget? This is my first season for owning/riding a motorcycle so am in no way very knowledgable...but it's pretty much universal what type of bikes people will tell you to get.

1. Kawasaki Ninja 250/500 (inexpensive but most people upgrade quickly)
2. Suzuki gs500f (look nice but imo fairings are cheap up close)
3. Honda CBR 600 F2/F3/F4/F4i (I have an F2 and love it as my first bike)
4. Yamaha YZF600R earlier models (cheap)
5. Suzuki GSXR600 pre-2000 or a Katana 600
6. SV650 or I hear the new Ninja 650's are also nice and aimed to be more "forgiving"

 

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I hope that was sarcasm

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See sig - gold wheels. Thats all you need to know.

 

SV650S all the way man... and make sure to get gear cause that **** will save u a ton of pain some day

 

buy my F2

 

Can I ask, how have you come the decision to buy a sport bike... are you buying lifestyle or are you into riding?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you buying lifestyle</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sportbike "lifestyle" .... argh. I hate it.

 

to be honest, for me the sportbike lifestyle is something that deters me from wanting to ride. At bike nights you see all the bigget clowns.

 

My friend might still have his 96 cbr600 for sale and he is right in WV so its close to you. He said 2300 obo, I know he would take 1900 for it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Babakarab &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">At bike nights you see all the bigget clowns.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats why I dont go on "meets" and group rides anymore. Problem solved.

 

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

Thats why I dont go on "meets" and group rides anymore. Problem solved.</TD></TR></TABLE>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, oh yea and booo

 

Rephrase: Group Rides with people I dont know.... or large groups.