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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Like the title says I wtb a beginner bike prefer a sports bike style 600cc under $1700 maybe $2000 if it's good and needs no registration. I want a good starter bike but dnt wana kill myself. Hit me up with pics and good bikes! Thanx
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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im in the same situation you should check your local craigslist they got some cheap bike for the right price and most of them are OBO i miss out on 4 deals cause i didnt come up with the cash quick enoughh
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kawai 250's are new for 3k
Old Mar 21, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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kawai 250's are new for 3k
Not enough power to satisfy my need 4 speed. + I don't think a 250 could lug my fat gut around lol
Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Have you ever rode a bike before? If you are a newbie, I highly suggest a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I have a 08 250 myself (hoping to pick up an '06 R6 in a few weeks) and I think that the 250 is perfect for beginners. Docile enough to keep you out of trouble, fun enough if you actually know how to ride a bike. It isn't to hard to sell your 250 when you're done, since there is always a strong market for beginner bikes.

But then again, it's your call. Just don't forget to ride without proper gear!
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Have you ever rode a bike before? If you are a newbie, I highly suggest a Kawasaki Ninja 250. I have a 08 250 myself (hoping to pick up an '06 R6 in a few weeks) and I think that the 250 is perfect for beginners. Docile enough to keep you out of trouble, fun enough if you actually know how to ride a bike. It isn't to hard to sell your 250 when you're done, since there is always a strong market for beginner bikes.

But then again, it's your call. Just don't forget to ride without proper gear!
yes ive riden a 600 and a 954. the 954 was too much for me, it almost made me **** my pants. the 600 was perfect, so im assuming that the 250 isnt up to par with the 6. i havnt been on a 250 yet but maybe i should try it for that good of a price
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TTT hope you find your bike soon! just pick up a 600rr
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TTT hope you find your bike soon! just pick up a 600rr
Lucky thats what im looking for.. 05 and up... Bump for efjones9.. Hope you find a bike soon to man..
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Wish I had a rr! Lol might just settle for a 250 :/
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You should wait bro. Ive been looking on craigs list everyday looking for a deal.. sometimes you find some really cheap that are just laid down or something.. think thats what imma do just wait to find a cheap clean bike i know i can fix.. that way if i drop it i know i didnt spend so much on it.. lol
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You should wait bro. Ive been looking on craigs list everyday looking for a deal.. sometimes you find some really cheap that are just laid down or something.. think thats what imma do just wait to find a cheap clean bike i know i can fix.. that way if i drop it i know i didnt spend so much on it.. lol
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Bump for you. Just bought me an 05 600rr for 1700.. got me a deal. lol.. Hope you find on soon bro..
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