Street Bikes??
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The quality of engines in Japanese bikes is second to none, most will last forever, just get one that was serviced regularly and you will be fine, a 600 is an OK choice for a beginner, have you ridden a dirt bike, a dirt bike is the perfect tool to learn how to ride on the street. GET a HELMET, NO SHORTS or SANDLES. Don’t be a squid
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I had an R6 for years and loved it! Perfect bike to start on and still fast as hell and can pull wheelies when you get more experience. Also great on fuel. Wish I never sold mine.
a japanese 4 cylinder 4 stroke will get about 50,000 before overhaul
if maintained properly a 600 is a great beginner's bike but if you are good rider i would get a liter class bike 1000cc, there's no substitite for displacement you can buy a older r1, gsxr1000 for below $5k and they run strong, 160Hp+ and under 400 lbs.
If you want a deal on a Harley click this
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268086
if maintained properly a 600 is a great beginner's bike but if you are good rider i would get a liter class bike 1000cc, there's no substitite for displacement you can buy a older r1, gsxr1000 for below $5k and they run strong, 160Hp+ and under 400 lbs.
If you want a deal on a Harley click this
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268086
Are you people seriously telling him a 600cc+ bike is a good beginer bike? You have got to be kidding!
My first bike was a 91' Ninja 600. It had no where near the power of current 600's but that thing was VERY fast. I do not know how I did not hurt myself on it.
I currently own a Kawasaki Verseys which has a 650cc twin. It has around 60hp, and ismuch more fun to ride. Not having all of the power allows you to ride it harder rather than be super cautious and afraid of the bike. I have been able to grow as a rider far more on my current bike than the past.
Plus its a whole lot more comfortable than humping a gas tank.
Here is my Verseys.
My first bike was a 91' Ninja 600. It had no where near the power of current 600's but that thing was VERY fast. I do not know how I did not hurt myself on it.
I currently own a Kawasaki Verseys which has a 650cc twin. It has around 60hp, and ismuch more fun to ride. Not having all of the power allows you to ride it harder rather than be super cautious and afraid of the bike. I have been able to grow as a rider far more on my current bike than the past.
Plus its a whole lot more comfortable than humping a gas tank.
Here is my Verseys.
The quality of engines in Japanese bikes is second to none, most will last forever, just get one that was serviced regularly and you will be fine, a 600 is an OK choice for a beginner, have you ridden a dirt bike, a dirt bike is the perfect tool to learn how to ride on the street. GET a HELMET, NO SHORTS or SANDLES. Don’t be a squid
Have fun
Let me expand.
A dirt bike is a perfect learning tool in that it teaches you HOW TO CRASH. Cause you will go down. I don't care who you are or think you are you will go down. Which is also a strong argument for older bikes.
I ride an 86 Yamaha Fazer, 700 and it maybe old and have some scars but that motor and bike is F U N!!!!! 34k on the motor and it runs great. More throttle and Rs then I have worked up to using.
Don't discount older, ie 1980s Jap bikes for fun or function....and the price makes em better.
Get a bike that you are comfortable on and don't be a dumbass and pull stunt chit, etc on the road. Be smart, be aware and never get on that bike if you aren't scared. Scared equals you will respect the road, the bike, your skills and you will be alert to the cagers! And when you do crash relax, go with it, let go of the bike and pick your damn hands up.
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Are you people seriously telling him a 600cc+ bike is a good beginer bike? You have got to be kidding!
My first bike was a 91' Ninja 600. It had no where near the power of current 600's but that thing was VERY fast. I do not know how I did not hurt myself on it.
I currently own a Kawasaki Verseys which has a 650cc twin. It has around 60hp, and ismuch more fun to ride. Not having all of the power allows you to ride it harder rather than be super cautious and afraid of the bike. I have been able to grow as a rider far more on my current bike than the past.
Plus its a whole lot more comfortable than humping a gas tank.
Here is my Verseys.
Just because you suck at riding doesn't mean everyone else does....
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Just because you suck at riding doesn't mean everyone else does....
haha!
Ya im thinking a 1 liter might be to much to start... Abd my bud is getting a 6.. i think.i might want more than a 6 after a week or so.. plus i want to be faster than my bud!! So im lookin into gixxer 750!! They seem to be decent price too.. an 04-06
a 600 is a fast powerful bike they weigh 360ish and 120ish HP
I've been ridin dirtbikes since I was 5 my last bike before my Harley was an R1
it would do 150 in the 1/4 mile and I would find myself wheeling all over town, it would wheelie very easily. It is inevitable that you will go down on a bike always very unexpectantly, i've put down my gixxer750, my 500 ninja, and a harley all due to speed and pea sized gravel, it's slippery, Just respect your bike , the most dangerous thing about bikes are the people driving around you, you always have to drive defensively, the old bitty in that SUV sees you but will always pull out in front of you anyway, her vehicle is bigger than yours which makes them think they have the right of way.
I've been ridin dirtbikes since I was 5 my last bike before my Harley was an R1
it would do 150 in the 1/4 mile and I would find myself wheeling all over town, it would wheelie very easily. It is inevitable that you will go down on a bike always very unexpectantly, i've put down my gixxer750, my 500 ninja, and a harley all due to speed and pea sized gravel, it's slippery, Just respect your bike , the most dangerous thing about bikes are the people driving around you, you always have to drive defensively, the old bitty in that SUV sees you but will always pull out in front of you anyway, her vehicle is bigger than yours which makes them think they have the right of way.
Just because you suck at riding doesn't mean everyone else does....
OK. I dont really care what you think of me. I can handle myself, I have averaged around 10k miles a year since I turned 18.Personally the people I see start on smaller bikes almost always turn out to be better riders.
A R6, or any newer 600 in not really a beginers bike. There's very few people out there, that can use the full power of the newer 600's.
I prefer the Kawi ZX6r, because I'm a little taller, and they just fit the taller riders a little better than the other companies. JMO! If I were buying another road bike, I'd be getting a cruiser. Had 2 many close calls on the sport bikes. They are allot of fun, but just be safe, and watch out for other people.
I prefer the Kawi ZX6r, because I'm a little taller, and they just fit the taller riders a little better than the other companies. JMO! If I were buying another road bike, I'd be getting a cruiser. Had 2 many close calls on the sport bikes. They are allot of fun, but just be safe, and watch out for other people.
How about one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdkZB9-Sd4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdkZB9-Sd4&feature=related
Kinda like a 450 dirt....
Don't waste your money on a beginner bike, just get what you want to ride from the get go. I've been riding liter bikes for over 25 years, learned on one,been down twice, almost claimed my life and neither were my fault but both could have been avoided. I say could have been avoided had I the necessary riding experience to avoid the crash. I can now see the traps and rigs coming from a greater distance solely because of my years of street experience. Cars and other drivers will always try to kill you on a daily basis. You won't be any less dead on a scooter or a monster Harley. Just doesn't really matter that much. You might dump the bigger bike a little quicker, but it probably won't hurt much but your ego. Just be smart about it and keep your speed under control, the experience will come over time. Remember a good liter bike has more HP to weight ratio than most million dollar sports cars. I know I'll catch a bunch of flak for this post, bring it on.
Make sure to enroll in your local rider training program to get your license. My wife learned more in a week than I learned in about three years of learning on my own.
nice to see some honest words.
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