What's a good beginner sports bike to start with ?

Question

something used that will cost me between 5,000 - 7,000 $ !

Answer 1

For a first sport bike you shouldn't have anything over 50-60bhp. That eliminates all 600cc 4cyls and up. A Ninja 250 or 500, a GS500F, or SV650 would be best, even then the 650 is a little iffy. Super Sports have much too agressive handling, braking, and power for a first time rider. You tell them to do something, even by accident, and they'll do it. Combine that with 2 wheels and no airbags or cage and it makes for a deadly vehicle if you don't know what you're doing.
Do yourself a favor and take a MSF class before you even get on a bike. It'll double your chances of not dying.

Answer 2

I also think that the 50 hp rule is a pretty good one to follow for a first sportbike. The good news is that most sport bikes in that power level are going to be towards the lower end of your price range, or even under it. You'll mostly be looking at the 500 cc and under range for the best beginner sport bikes. There's several offerings in that category from Suzuki, Buell, and Kawasaki.

You can expect a 500 to be quick - in the same performance level as a WRX or Camaro Z28 - without being overwhelming. Compared to a 600 cc supersport (which will usually have about twice as much power, even though the engine size is very close), they're a lot more forgiving and predictable. When you're still learning the basics of controls, you don't want a bike that will punish your mistakes by popping a wheelie or locking the brakes.

Also, if you haven't already done so, I recommend taking some motorcycle lessons before you start riding. This will take a weekend of your time, and the school will supply the bike. This will give you some time to learn the basics of motorcycle controls in a safe environment, and get a bunch of riding tips from guys who have years of experience. I took one from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - they're the biggest group giving lessons - and consider it money and time well spent.

Answer 3

Beginners shouldnt start on sports bikes unless they are interested in becoming a stastistic.

If you do want to be a poser albeit a temporary one Bob J makes some good points , I would like to add that there is a bike called a hyosung that is made in Korea and is the price you are looking for.

It is very sporty and very reasonable for its price, especially since its a 650 cc.

For beginners it has a governer on the fuel system that prevents it being used to its optimum HP, effectively it is about the same power as a 250 , perfect for the beginner.

When you have sufficient skills and done sufficient training the govener can be removed and hey presto you have a fully fledged 650 sports bike .

Good luck, dont run before you can walk, take some advice from a rider of thirty years.

There are bold riders and old riders but no old bold riders.

Answer 4

try the Yamaha YZF-600. It's not as snappy and fast as the R6 but it is still a fun bike to hit the corners on and it still has the sportbike look and feel

Answer 5

Get a fast one like TZR

Answer 6

i just bought a 1987 kawasaki ninja ex500 and love it.... its great i would totaly reccomend something like it definantly less than 500cc. really.

Answer 7

.Until you have taken lessons don't buy anything,and when I say lessons, I mean from qualified instructors

Answer 8

honda 600rr period...