Ninja 250. This is a perfect first sport-bike. Buy a used one cheap and in 6 months you will be ready to sell it and get something else like the R6 you mention. You need some time in the saddle before you run out and buy something like this. The best thing about a used example is you can sell it for the same price you bought it...these bikes are great for this reason.
2006-09-03 19:37:42
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answered by Anonymous
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If you've got a few years of experience on some sort of bike of your own - a small cruiser or even dirt bikes - you could probably handle an R6 with no problem.
I'd recommend staying with something of 500 cc or under for a less experienced rider; these bikes tend to be much more forgiving and predictable than the 600's. A panic stop, accidentally grabbing too much throttle, or the wrong use of brakes while cornering can spell disaster on a 600 while you could probably catch a 250 from the same mistake.
The Ninja 250 is a great choice - excellent handling, very light, and enough power to get to over 100. Right now the only other 250 cc sportbike besides the cheap Chinese stuff is the less powerful but more stylish Hyosung Comet (also sold under the United Motors name). 500 cc options would be the Suzuki GS500F, Buell Blast, or Kawasaki Ninja 500.
2006-09-04 01:46:51
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answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5
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The Honda CBR 600 is supposed to be the most rider friendly out of all the bikes. The R6 is also impressive. I doubt you'd be able to tell much of a difference between them.
The best advice I can give would be to get a subscription to Cycle World or Sport Rider and read their articles over a few months before making a decision.
But when it really comes down to it, you will learn the in's and out's of whatever bike you purchase.
For a starter bike, you might want to go with a 250 like others suggested. The Aprillia 250 is an awesome bike with plenty of power. Finding one might be difficult depending on your area.
I rode a GSXR 600 and was a little scared of it's snappy power past 8,000 RPMs. I was used to an 1100 Moto Guzzi V11 which has it's own scary power, but much more docile than the Gixxer.
The Guzzi was a twin and the Jap bikes are mostly 4 cylynders which are completely different feels.
I prefer the twins, but I could get used to a 4 real quick.
2006-09-03 22:56:15
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answered by IL Padrino 4
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The truth is, it really depends on your state of mind. Many riders swear by starting small and going big once experience has developed. I don't oppose this logic, and it certainly has credit. However, if you are a mature and disciplined rider, you can start on pretty much anything. Even a "little" 600 is still going to go really fast in a really short period of time, and it is certainly faster than about 90% of the other vehicles on the road at most times. If you know (and you have to be honest with yourself) that you are likely to do stupid stuff on the street, then (no offense) but you shouldn't be on a sportbike. So many riders don't realize how potent those things actually are. They can out-speed and outmaneuver almost anything out there, and when you put an irresponsible rider on it, that's just trouble. Being the responsible rider that I'm sure you are, my advice is get whatever bike you really want and can afford. Don't limit yourself to size. Even my Hayabusa is pretty tame under 5500 rpms. You just have to make sure you control that right wrist. Also, DO TRACK DAYS! You will learn so much about your bike and what it can do, it will build your reflexes in a fairly safe environment, and it will release any temptations to do stupid stuff on public roads. Good luck and be safe.
2006-09-04 06:06:27
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answered by ? 2
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I would avoid any 'trick' riding until you've been on the new style of bike for a while. Go get a 600cc and ride across the state or something, back roads (at the speed limit) until you get a good 'feel' for the height, weight, and suspension etc. I've seen some nasty wrecks, too, might want to reconsider the Evel Knievel stuff..
2006-09-04 03:33:20
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answered by gokart121 6
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Step #a million: sign in for and take an MSF direction. do no longer even think of of having on that motorcycle devoid of passing the class, or you will die. Step #2: purchase finished equipment and placed on it perpetually. each and every experience. finished face helmet, jacket and gloves on the least, and upload motorcycle boots and overpants if attainable. funds $500 - $one thousand purely for the equipment, and once you go down (because of the fact all and sundry does faster or later) you would be greater desirable than chuffed you have been donning it! Step #3: in no way anticipate that merely because you're careful, in charge, athletic, mature, or despite that the motorcycle OR different drivers supply even the tiniest little bit of a damn for you. no count if or no longer you should go rapid, the motorcycle you like will do it in the previous you are able to blink, and it will toss you on your face merely as rapid. Step #4: enable's anticipate you have an MSF direction below your belt, finished equipment on your physique, and left your ego at abode so which you will talk approximately using. come across a comfortable highway with little or no site visitors and prepare. %. a manhole conceal and swerve around it, getting as close as you dare in the previous swerving. try this until you're sick of it, then carry out a little greater. Then prepare panic stops, protecting in ideas that the front brake is what stops you, no longer your precise foot. end as no longer undemanding as you are able to from 30mph, then 40, then 50 etc until swerving and combating properly is computerized. that's going to shop your epidermis sometime, have faith me. Step #4: do no longer turn far off from undesirable climate. that's going to tutor you to be soft and unafraid, as using annoying will circulate precise into the motorcycle and make it experience frightening. remember, the mind-blowing thing approximately motorcycles is they could desire to LEAN to coach, and the tilt is the place the magic is. every physique can go rapid in a immediately line, yet genuine riders comprehend the thank you to lean.
2016-09-30 08:00:42
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answered by laseter 4
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Nikolis, he's not going to ride responsibly he's already talking about pulling it up and stunt movies. Keep that crap on a closed circuit or private lot. Its dumbasses like you that are drawing the cops and raising our insurance rates. A sport bike is made to handle not do retarted stunts. Why not race (at a track) instead of showing off for unappreciative soccor moms.
2006-09-04 16:21:06
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answered by moolie_wfo 5
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A HD FXDLI Low Rider. Maybe from 2005 or newer. You want one? I have one right here for sale. Dyna Low Rider for $10,000.00.
2006-09-03 22:57:54
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answered by Michael K 3
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sounds like you are ready for the big time, biker boy. get your self a big ol ninja 250.
2006-09-03 19:37:49
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answered by paintmetalwood 2
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im with moolie on this one until he gets that stunt crap mantality out of his head he has no buissiness on a bike,
2006-09-05 07:19:35
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answered by brandonsgix 2
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