i'm debating between a suzuki GS500F and the yamaha FZ6, they both have there advantages and disadvantages but the FZ6 is more in cost and insurance what do you think
2006-08-14 05:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by john m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The Yamaha has enough horsepower for a small car, and most motorcycle magazines that have reviewed it complain that the throttle action is not smooth - the power comes on suddenly and hard. Sounds like a very good way for a newbie rider to get in trouble. I had a salesman trying to convince me an FZ6 would be a good first bike, but after going home and looking at what reviewers had to say I concluded the salesman was either thinking more of his commission than my safety or just plain clueless.
The GS500F is a lot more beginner friendly. Another bike in this same category would be the Kawasaki Ninja 500.
BTW, have you taken the MSF class yet? I would recommend that class - or a close equivalent - to anyone thinking of getting a motorcycle. You'll have a chance to practice under the eye of an instructor in a parking lot where there's nothing to hit but cones. This will give you a feel for both how the controls work and where your own abilities are at.
2006-08-14 06:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the best advice I can give is, get a bike that you can afford to drop. Truth is there is a good chance that within the first year your going to drop the bike. Last thing you want is a nice bike and to pay to replace all the fearing and muffler etc. The smaller cc rating of the suzuki might give you a littel break on the insurance part. the fact that it's a twin will give you alittle more low end torque. whichever you get make sure you have some frame sliders installed you will thank me later.
if you are trully a greeen rider though go buy a second hand honda rebel and get some seat time before you opt for the faster bike.
2006-08-14 05:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Briggs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The FZ6, DO NOT buy the gs500f, if you are going to get a suzuki get the SV650, DO NOT get the gs500f!!!!!!!!!!!! just don't get it. The sv650 would be my top pick over the yamaha.
2006-08-14 05:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by El Jefe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally don't like Suzuki's. Both me and my husband own Yamaha's. He has an 02' and 06' Yamaha R6, and I have an 06' xt 225. So if i'd have to choose, i'd choose the yamaha.
2006-08-14 05:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have never ridden a bike .. or ridden one enough to really get used to it then u have no buisness buying a 500cc street bike .... buy a small dirtbike and learn what your doing first before u get in trafic and lay a 2 wheeled vehicle down on pavment
2006-08-14 19:00:49 · answer #5 · answered by wtfwtfwtf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they use GS500EK's at my local training school. Ihave riden someof them. They will do 90mph, they are better with the standard barsi find.
Most of the bikes take alot of abuse and live foranother day!.
2006-08-14 14:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by robynbiker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋