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Old May 25, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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I haven't driven a motorcycle in 11 years.
Back than when i did, i didn't drive much. i have very very little experience with bikes.


Which bike would you guys suggest. I'm looking for a sports bike.

I know this is a honda board but.

I was thinking about yamaha r6
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Old May 25, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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You lookin to get somethin new, or used?
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Old May 25, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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only used
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Old May 25, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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it really depends. they all have different pros/cons, seating positions, etc. imo, id go with an r6 too (im partial to 6's). just be sure to freshen up your skills a bit before headin out on anything
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Old May 25, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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I just traded a 1996 CBR F3 for a 1995 Ninja ZX-7R and the differnece is night and day...if you are looking for a lighter, better handling bike go with a CBR...if you are looking for a faster bike with better than average handling and a more sportbike feel go with a Ninja. Either way whatever bike you get or want is going to be fun...these are the only two bikes I have ever drove and of the two the Ninja is better than the CBR. Just my $.02
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Old May 25, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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If you havent ridden a sportbike before, Its a bad idea.

Get something like a ninja 500 or suzuki gs500. Ride those for a few months then get an r6.
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Old May 25, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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I absolutely love my F4i... It was actually too fast for a first bike (I think)... but I worked it out.. it now has 12k miles on it and is as perfect as the day I got it. I highly recommend it. A few of my friends have ninjas and R6's... I've ridden them all, but I still like my honda the best.

good luck with whatever you get
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