I want something quick, nice, yet inexpensive, somewhere around 3500 - 6500. I want a street bike. It is my very first bike and I want something that i wont get tired of easily. I am very athletic. Height - 5' 8" and weigh 170. Also, I am 19 years old, what should i expect to pay in insurance. I was considering a GSXR 1000...any suggestions?
2007-01-18 08:38:17 · 10 answers · asked by dave101 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
DAVE,DAVE,DAVE,You say this is your first bike? Can you ride a motorcycle, especially one with a lot of torque and HP? My advice is to take a Motorcycle safety course ,state approved. A lot of places like vocational schools or private courses are offered and this is a good way to learn what to do and not do.I took an advance course in Oct. and after riden' for 37 yrs I thought I could ride a bike I learned many good techniques and escapes in a tight jam. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RIDERS COURSE BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING!!!!!!. This course completion will also help to reduce insurance costs too
2007-01-18 11:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends how long you have been riding, but if you are just starting don't bother going all out on a really quick bike or you'll just die that much faster. The faster the bike the more insurance you will probably have to pay till you are about 25. Will you using it for going up and down the local bar scenes and malls where the chicks hang out or a daily driver on freeways and longer distances, these are the things you have to consider when buying your bike, looking cool or functionality. Take your time don't hurry and you'll probably find the right bike at the right price.
2007-01-18 08:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you crazy? A GSXR 1000 as a first time bike? You need to learn throttle control, how to lean and mess of other things. Look for a 600 or soemthing even less powerfull. A 250 would be ideal to learn on, to gain some confidence and the skills needed to ride a GSXR.
2007-01-18 13:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by mahraja786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dave let me tell you what ever you buy call your agent first your 19 with no experiance and gonna buy a gsxr1000 let me tell you you are looking at about 4000 + per year to drive now do I have your attention. don't believe me then call you'll see eldo is right listen to him did you know the gsxr will do 103 in first gear I will wager you didn't. this is just waaaaay to much bike for you. we in the sport bike community would love to have as another rider to buzz the road cattle with us but we would like you here for more than a few hours get a 500 or an sv650 as a first bike take the corse and live
2007-01-18 13:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started with a dual purpose bike a KLR 650, for a couple years. If you enjoy going any where you want they're great, Easy wheelies, 100mph max, and you can drop it and not be super pissed. If you live in a city any 600cc bike is going to be fast enough with just you on it, you will feel a difference with a passenger though. If you get a crotch rocket any 600cc bike is going to be too much for a beginner, but not as deadly fast as a higher CC CrotchRocket. It's sad to see all these idiot kids with big bad bikes they don't know how to use and just hurt themselves trying. I am 24 and daily drive a VStar 1100; Stock max 115mph lots of fun torque, almost no maintenance (unlike a Harley D, sorry HD enthusiasts I just prefer riding than wrenching).
2007-01-18 09:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by fireguyiii 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in case your 18 and also you intend on getting a six hundred or a 1000cc motorbike, you're in for a real wonder. I were driving airborne dirt and dirt motorcycles for 10 years and about a month in the past I rode a 08 R6 and it made me understand why most of toddlers get damage on them. they could appear as if the motorbike for you, yet starting up out on it may bring about undesirable issues. My advice is to get something like a KTM 530, they are problem-free to experience and function a lot of power, no longer to point an excellent purchase a lot less heavy.
2016-10-15 10:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Harley. A sportster would be a good choice - but get the 1200 Custom. Harley has some good promotions right now.
As for insurance -
Dairyland or Gieco - Best prices! Also, contact your nearest Harley dealership and sign up for a riding course call 'Riders Edge.' It is fun and informative. It will also enable you to just have to take the written test because this course supasses the states requirements for riding. And Yes - Dairyland covers all motorcycles not just Harleys!
Have fun!
2007-01-18 08:42:34 · answer #7 · answered by Cougar 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The bikes I have had: 1st-Yamaha Thundercat, 2nd-Kawasaki zx6r (b1h), 3rd-Suzuki SV650, 4th-Kawasaki zx6r (b2h). I'd definitely recommend starting with a 600 mate. Been Riding for 4yrs, still happy with my 636.
2007-01-18 09:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by dasdesperado 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about getting sv650 or something similar first. You learn much better on slower bike and lighter. My suggestion to new rider is get a cheap SV or something similar and learn on it for first year then sell then get your zoom fast bike.
2007-01-18 08:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a Harley. It is the only choice. If you have another then sprout some testicles.
2007-01-18 08:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋