im wanting to get a sport bike like a cbr600rr or a r1 but i know i got work my way up to that level...i have no past riding exprience except puttin around on my buddys little crf150 ~ what would be a good bike for me to learn on for the nest couple of months???

 

Hm. If you're mature I'd suggest to start slow on the CBR. My buddy did and is doing excellent. But if not, can't go wrong with a 250 kawi. Plus it's sportier.

 

GS500 or Ninja (250/500)

 

Whatever bike you get, you need to respect the throttle. Most people I know say that if they started on a 1000, they wouldn't be here, so obviously I'd suggest you stay away from them. 600's can be just as crazy if you grab a handful of throttle. As a matter of fact, most 600's will do a 1/4 mile within a second of a 1000's time. 600's aren't tame as a lot of new riders think.

SV650's and F4i are a popular options if you can't get yourself to buy a 250R.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/585065

 

Someone who can't spell beginner...

...shouldn't be riding a motorcycle.

 

Yeah definitely get an R1 why would you even consider that?

 

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Because he's ignorant.

 

Just remember, you might think you wont look "cool" or "badass" enough on your Ninja 250, but you will look better than dead on a 1000cc

 

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Because he's ignorant.</TD></TR></TABLE>

uh no offense but you and bg-33p are ignorant cause he clearly said he wants something smaller to build himself up so someday he can have that.....

 

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Alright i just re-read it and guess i interepreted it wrong. People say a 250 is always a nice starter bike but others say 600, it's all up to you and which you feel comfortable with, not too cocky though.

 

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uh no offense but you and bg-33p are ignorant cause he clearly said he wants something smaller to build himself up so someday he can have that..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol

me

 

thanks for those of u who helped. i think i may start on the 250 & then maybe step up when spring rolls around

 

if you want to floss, hell get a new 2008 ninja 250. they look good and even after TTL should not be much more than 4200, new!

otherwise, pick up used ninja 250's for 2k all day!

 

My 96 YZF600 has been pretty good to start on, but I've got myself in trouble on that anyway. You trick yourself into thinking it's gutless when you are cruising, but sweepign past 9-10k rpm it starts to accelerate in a hurry. A light 250 would be great for the U-turns I have to do every morning, though.

 

get a R1 cause it's fkn sex.
thats all.
j/k . get the 08 Ninja 250, good to learn on, nicest new bike for 2008.

 

yea i was checkin em out...those 08's are bad...its about time kawasaki steped it up in the looks department, just wish they could run like a honda, lol