Leave the name of the bike and any additional info if possible.
2007-08-01 07:33:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
What's a class 6?
Why didn't you get a class 7 and then you could ride the space shuttle to work?
2007-08-01 08:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by Hekler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what a class 6 is but I own a Ducati 999 as well as an old Ducati ST2 and would reccomend that you look at any of the sports bike from this wonderful Italian brand.
The ST2 and as someone suggested ST4 by the way are not sports bikes - they are sports tourers, though damn fine ones and the ST4 is no slouch. If you have the money to buy new then the Ducati 1098 is a beaut.
But broaden your view a little, if I may be so bold as to suggest and consider some other options. I have just spent a weekend riding the absolutely brilliant KTM 950SM and believe me it is as quick as a sports bike on the twisty roads in the real world and in the hands of most people.
If you have just taken your test though then be careful and take it easy, modern sportbikes, indeed any style of bikes can be a handful - so treat then with respect and stay safe.
In closing, I don't want to be rude but the person who said that liquid cooled engines have no place on a bike is living in a parllel universe to the rest of us, I am sorry. There have been liquid cooled bikes around almost as long as bikes themselves and they very much do belong on two wheels. I am 43 years old and been riding for 25 plus years so am no dumb kid either. If it has two wheels and an engine then it is a bike in my book - end of story. There is no such thing as a bad motorcycle, just some are better than others.
2007-08-01 11:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by ShuggieMac 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Word of advice, get something small & work your way up. I'm not for any beginner rider starting on a sports bike. I'd personally only recommend starting on a standard/cruiser & than moving to a sports bike after atleast 1 year riding experience. If you refuse to start on anything except a sports bike, get something smaller. No bigger than 600cc max. Remember a 600cc sport bike have more power than a 600cc cruiser. A Ninja 600 would be descent, as it would be a sport bike, not to untame, won't be outgrown in one year, and is capable of being ridden on highways.
2007-08-01 18:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by bikerlbf406 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New rider, no sport bike. You just got your license, stick with something a bit less likely to kill you. I'd suggest a 750cc or smaller cruiser. They're nice bikes, great riding. But they don't have that insane level of torque that can get you in trouble before you can say "oh crap". Get some more experience riding first, then in a year or two, you can look at getting that sport bike.
2007-08-02 09:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Ninja or Ducati, just any sports bike is awesome! Then slam a Mountain Dew and see how fast you can go through the city streets. I like to go 120 past the local elementary school. Just make sure your helmet and jacket match your bike! Don't forget to ride with your left hand on your thigh when you're not popping wheelies!!
2007-08-01 09:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I'm a 49 year old Californian who has ridden and owned my own bikes for 30 years. (No accidents!) Some helpful suggestions...
Don't get something too big for you to pick up by yourself if it falls over. If you can't pick it up, it's more than you need.
Radiators on bikes are just one more system to break down and need repairs. Anything that NEEDS water cooling doesn't belong on two wheels. Realistically, how fast do you really need to go?
Are you going on long putts? Cafe racers really take their toll on your back and neck after a few hours.
Dirt? Street? Both?
The more bells and whistles, the more parts to have to replace or fix.
Do it yourself or take it in?
Harley is living on a reputation that ended with the sale of the company in '69. Since then they've been trying to keep up with Honda who passed them up in the early '80's while AMF was still screwing up Harley. I'd rather ride a rice burner then push any bike.
Try to find one with a kick start back up to the electric start.
Solid names;
Yamaha
Honda
BMW
Husquevarna
Good luck and keep the rubber side down!
Sky
2007-08-01 07:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by L.A. Crane 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I just started ridin 5 months ago i bought a 2007 Honda CBR600. It's a fun light weight bike, also the first motor bike ive ever even been on period, and no accidents. To see how it rides check this video i made of me riding... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcf5_UQ3LGA
2007-08-03 14:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by BryanKerr D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ducati rocks, and a Hayabusa would be the BOMB!!! But, if you're a lightweight/beginner like me, (I weigh in 95lb.tops) you should probably get the same thing I got....Kawasaki ninja, the 250cc. If you're not just skin and bones like me, 500cc probably wouldn't hurt ya. Just be able to hold it up if it tips over, I had to go the gym and WORK just to hold up that 250cc, LOL. Good luck.
2007-08-01 18:22:54 · answer #8 · answered by momokodragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ninja 250 best starter bike EVER how do i know i recently purchased one its not amazingly fast but it will teach you and not kill you that is as long as you aren't plain retarded
2007-08-01 08:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by afcs09 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kawasaki Ninja 250R. ONLY CHOICE!
2007-08-01 08:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by 7updude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋