[Derek]

Hello my name is Derek and i am new to the site,I am also a new rider with about 4 months of experience. Ive been riding my aunts 600. Im ready to buy my own bike, but im a big guy and i dont want the bike to look small under me. But i dont want to bite of more than i can chew either. Any suggestions
on what bike i should start out with would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SuzukiGirl1]

What type of bike is your aunt's?

My favorite starter bike is the GS500...that's what I started on and am very glad I did so!

EDIT: Also, make sure you sign up for the MSF class as soon as possible! :mrgreen:

 

[v0lusia]

After your MSF course (the best money you can spend!!)start looking at used bikes with low mileage. If you like crusiers I think the Voluisa (now called C50) is a good bang for the buck. Good power but not so much you be smoking the tires and getting yourself in trouble. I am 6' 250lbs and the bike hauls me and my wife (about 125) without any problems. Don't worry about how you look on the bike find a bike that "fits" you and go from there. Don't be in too much of a hurry to buy the 1st bike you see if you shop around there are plenty of bikes for resonable money. Most of all practice and leran to ride safe.....

 

[SDSUsnowboards]

Hey Derek. Regardless of CC size, all bikes carry the same dimensions. Of course some models are bigger than other models. Katanas and the GSXR1300 Hayabusa are larger and heavier than most other sport bikes. Obvious the Hayabusa is alot more than likely "more than you can chew" so you may want to consider looking into the Katana.

It's unlikely you'll reach and wish to exceed the limits of the katana, but if you want something that's a true sports bike it seems the hondas and suzukis seem a little wider than yamahas and kawasakis. I hope your question is answered.

Now most people on these forums would argue a 600 is too much for a beginner, and depending on experience I would agree. However you said you have 4 months of experience on it and seeing how you are still alive (presumably) I'd say go ahead and get a 600, but I would choose a Honda because
1. That's what I did and found it very streetable and comfortable
2. Everyother 600cc sports bike is a race bike with a place to put a license plate.

 

[DrBob]

Sport bike? Cruiser? Standard? Touring? What kind of riding you will do is important to know before recommending a first bike. Also, a budget, because if you want to have a cruiser for less than $7000 then my answer is going to be a lot different from if you want a sportbike for less than $2000...

 

[Uncle Bob]

More details about your aunts bike would be good, is it a 600cc Shadow or a Gixxer ?

 

[themeatmanlandry]

Screw the bike . . . let's hear about this aunt!! :shock:

<sorry . . . i couldn't let that one go . . carry on :-D >

 

[Nexus242]

one word: Buell Blast

 

[Gixxerdale]

one word: Buell Blast

He's not talking about your bike Nexus! J/k :mrgreen:

Welcome Derek!

 

[Clint]

What does four months mean? A few dozen miles? A few thousand? Any training (aside from the more-harm-than-good buddy tips)?

Welcome to the site!

 

[DrBob]

one word: Buell Blast

Ummm...technically, that would be TWO words :wink:

 

[LayinLo]

Regardless of CC size, all bikes carry the same dimensions. Of course some models are bigger than other models. Katanas and the GSXR1300 Hayabusa are larger and heavier than most other sport bikes. Obvious the Hayabusa is alot more than likely "more than you can chew" so you may want to consider looking into the Katana.

Keep this in mind and re-read all the previous advice.


Personal recommendations:
1.) gs500
2.) sv650
3.) Ninja ex500
4.) Buell Blast

 

[hrglas]

the ninja ex500 was my first bike, and it had good enough power to get down the road, but more importantly, it was light enough for me handle so i could learn the manuevering skills necessary when i was ready to step my game up. after a while my height had me wanting something else, but i stuck with it. i kept that bike for a few years until i was ready for something bigger. absolutely nothing wrong with starting small.

there was never a ride i went on, that the bike or road didnt teach me something new. good luck, and welcome