I have really been thinking of getting sport bike and some guys I have spoken too recommend a 600cc. I was wondering which one is a good one. I can't seem to find hp ratings of bikes so I was wondering which one has more low to midrange power or is that a trait of bigger cc's only.


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You'll find varrying opinions on what bike you should start with. I don't think starting on anything bigger than an EX500 is a good idea. Others will say ride wahtever you want within reason.

Rant asside, the displacement is one factor, engine design is another. Most supersports are Inline 4-Cylinder engines design to rev high and produce the HP higher up in the band. Hence, not very torque. V-Twins on the other hand have a relativly stable torque curve.

If you want a lighter bike with a lot of torque, then get a smaller V-twin. SV650(s), Ducati Monster 600, Honda Hawk NT650, or some of the enduro's/dual sports.

 

i think project_mercy is right i have a gxsr 600 and ive never took it to the limits and its my second bike. the sv650 is an excellent stater bike

 

I was talking to a guy who's been riding bikes for years. He said not to even bother with a sport bike for your first, or at least not a new one. He went on to say that the brakes react so much faster now than they used to. I believe something along the lines of an old Shadow or something of the sort would be a great bike to learn on. Then move into the sport bike arena. It's not if you are going to lay the bike down, it is when.

 

newer gsxr 600's have allways been my favorite.....if you like the no faring look go with the SV like they said or the TL1000S.....it is all what you like in the end...oh and dont let the 1000cc of the TL1000S scare you its a mid 11 sec bike in the 1/4 with no top end so I think a new rider wouldnt have a problem snapping the throttle on the highway around 4th gear...lol dont snap the tl1000S throttle in first or second or you will find yourself on your *** or atleast until you get use to keeping the front wheel on the ground.

steve

 

the sv650's have enough torque to lift up in the air in 1st/2nd gears. My boy has one for sale. silver in va

 

Great bikes for the money are early to mid 90's Yamaha FZR 600's

 

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Yes, they are form what i've learned. The CBR F2's are pretty good first bike too. Don't get something nice, you'll just tear it up. I did.

 

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I've got to second this recommendation. They are very light and very fun bikes. This was my first-ever rocket. After a couple years when I got my more potent ZX6, I actually missed my old Fizzer ('91). This bike was awesome at corners because it was so well behaved and so easy to control at the limits..rock solid all the way till the pipe drags! My Kawi requires a lot of body english in order to drag the pipes and its 3 years newer...its a handful by comparison.

To make a Fizzer 600 really jump, just pipe & jet it then go 2 teeth less on the rear sprocket. She gets on cam really quick with the front tire off the ground past 4000RPM. It has my vote for one of the best bikes ever made...

 

where can i find them with decent mileage. There aren't too many used bike dealerships where I live.

 

Keep tryin ebay, cycle trader, and message boards. They will turn up

 

There is a '92 FZR 600 on Ebay that ends tomorrow night with only 8,800 miles, and it is only at $2,400 or so right now. Blue book is $2,800 or so.

Definitely more bike than most people will ever need unless they want to be a stunna ........

I'll put a good rider on an FZR against any of the current 600's with an average rider any day of the week ........

(says the previous owner of a '93 FZR from '93-'95.......... me!)

 

"the sv650's have enough torque to lift up in the air in 1st/2nd gears. My boy has one for sale. silver in va"
how much is he asking i need a starter bike?

 

my choice would be a 2000 R6 I ridden a one a while back compared to my gsxr600 this bike holds in turns effortlessly, I haven't ridden a new model yet but for a beginner and the price you could get one for this would be MY choice for the best beginner 6