Perfect First Sports Bike?

Question

something not to expensive but in good condition and fast. But most of all it needs to be really sweet looking i like alot of yamaha's but im still looking around what should i do. i want something fast,nice and good overall. i can handle it i've rode alot of stuff before just nothing like this mostly just mopeds lol and i want a bike so any recommendations would be great so i can look them up on ebay or something!

Answer 1

Any modern supersport like the GSXR line and R6 are racing replica's are not beginning bikes. Seriously, look for Kawasaki Ninja 500R, Ninja 650R or a Suzuki GS500 or SV650. You need to look for a bike with a parallel twin engine. All of these are excellent bikes with designs that have remained relatively unchanged for years now. They'll offer you 50-70hp compared to the 110hp+ of modern supersports. These bikes also have a more linear power band so you don't have to rev up to 10k rpm's to get any speed. They are plenty fast and can outrun almost any car on the street up to about 110mph. Not to mention 50-70 miles per gallon. Sit on a couple of bikes and pick the one that fits and looks best. As long as you get a Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, or Yamaha and it's not an inline 4 engine, it's hard to go wrong. Buy a cheap used bike first, then buy yourself a new supersport when your ready. Good luck and happy riding!

Answer 2

I'd suggest staying under 50 hp for a first bike. Riding a motorcycle is very different from driving a car or even a moped, and you'll have a much easier time learning on a forgiving and predictable bike that gives you some time to correct for mistakes.

Luckily, most of the good first sports bikes are also pretty cheap. I ride a GS500F that I picked up with just one year and 1,400 miles on it for $4,000, and you can get a brand new Ninja 250 for even less than that. You can't go wrong with any Japanese sportbike in the 500 cc and under range in good shape. The worst case is that you may want more power after a year - and find you can sell it for almost what you paid for it, so your wallet hasn't taken a hit at all. And not everyone decides they want more power, as the small bikes are a lot of fun to ride on a tight, winding road.

Answer 3

don't listen or read too much into what the naysayers are telling you. if you have been bitten by the bug and are considering getting a sports bike, just make sure you are ready and take every precaution before you get on one. Safety first to yourself and to others!

To answer your question, the Yamaha R6 would be an ideal first sports bike. In my humble opinion, if you want to get a bike, get the one you REALLY want! You don't want to spend a couple of grand on a decent bike and be wanting a better one 3 months after. You want a bike you can be proud of and one that can rack up miles before you start getting bored with it.

The way I see it, the more you like and want a bike, the more time and better care you will put into it.

The reason why I suggested getting an R6 (whether '07 or earlier models) is because of the range and flexibility of the bike. If you want to ride this bike every day in moderation, it will allow you to do that with no problems. If you want to ride it fast and to your full satisfaction that can be achieved with this bike too! Not too many people consider the R6 a learning bike, but that is exactly what it is.

Anyway, whatever bike you get, be safe! Also, I recommend gearing up your bike with frame sliders, just in case you drop it (GOD forbid). Again, be safe and ride well!

Answer 4

check out a used Triumph TT600 or a Suzuki Bandit 600. Nice style, comfortable position,hold value, and easy on maintanence. As always... if you havn't done so already, take the Motorcycle Safety Course (MSF). You get to dump THIER bikes, use THIER gas, and you might just learn somthing too- Oh Best of all It's Free! ( then go balls to the wall on your new sportbike- Live a little!)

Answer 5

u should not tipe one big runon sentense and lern 2 spel b4 asking ppl if u should get a big boy motercycle.

Get a used SV650 or Ninja 500 to learn on. Sportbikes are NOTHING like mopeds, and I guarantee you do NOT posess the skills necessary to ride a sportbike properly. It takes years to learn how to ride good enough to not kill yourself being stupid, and NOBODY is Ben Spies the first time they twist a throttle.

You are not the exception to the rule, and if all you want to do is play Zip 'n Splat with your squid buddies then do us ALL a favor and stick to your hella cool moped.

Answer 6

go for a suzuki sv650. forgiving enough to let you get away with any little 'errors' as you build up experience but plenty fast and fun enough to keep you entertained and in touch with bigger bikes when you get a bit faster. you won't get bored as your abilities improve. I'd still invest in those crash bungs though. I've got them on my z750 and when some pleb in car reversed into my bike and knocked it over it still did £800 of damage!
Take it easy and good luck.

Answer 7

Famous last words.
Custer- What Indians
Lincoln- This is a good seat
New rider- I can handle it.

Just fill out your donor card.
The WORST rider is one that does not respect the bike and thinks that he/she can handle it. That's when they kill you, when you lose your respect for it.
I realize that it's hard to do, but start a little smaller and slower, and maybe save yourself.

Answer 8

The last thing you need is a fast bike,you do not have the experience. I know you won't like my answer, but it's the truth.

Answer 9

Look into the SV650
seriously.

Answer 10

good starter bike is the Katana, or if you think your an experianced rider and you can handle a heavier bike aim for a suzuki GSXR 750 or bigger.