[alts]

Hi everyone, I'm in process of buying a sport bike. Thinking about '05 R600 because R1000 is a little too expensive. I want R600 because it's cheaper and it's the first one which has sporty look. I considered Katana also but I don't like the bike in person. So what would be your recommendations?

Thanks a lot,
Allar

 

[stevie c]

What bike history and experience have you got?

 

[alts]

Experience

Very little experience

 

[007]

:roll: before you kill yourself, or others...keep reading on this web site; there have been numerous people with the same question as yours, and most site members are very, very tired of answering the same questions a million times. Every answer is already here - just dig up the older posts.

And in short, the standard answer to your question is that supersport bikes are not for beginners - not even the 600cc ones.

Steps you should take, in this order:
1) take (and pass) the MSF course - at least you will understand what motorcycling really is.
2) read a few books by David Hough - ex. "Proficient Motorcycling" see at Amazon or other store.
3) buy yourself good gear (yeah, before buying the bike)
4) shop around for bikes + INSURANCE(it could cost you more than the bike)
5) finally, buy the bike

 

[Gixxerdale]

Don't buy yet. Take the MSF course!

 

[axel_2078]

You might want to consider something a tad bit smaller to start off with, like a Ninja 500 or the Suzuki GS 500F.

 

[stevie c]

You might want to consider something a tad bit smaller to start off with, like a Ninja 500 or the Suzuki GS 500F.

+1

 

[alts]

Ok, thanks for your help. Sorry for the thread, should have looked for older posts.

 

[hrglas]

for new riders that are thinking of going big first time out, visualize this in your mind.

as im riding at 70+ mph yesterday, i think to myself, what happens when some *** decides that he wants to be where i am on the road. or what happens when youre following behind someone, and say a tire blows and debris shoots back, or maybe even a hubcap. all the while there is traffic, which leaves your options slim. now i myself have roughly seven years of riding experience, and the thought of that still had me reevaluating my skills up to this point.

the brutal fact is that no one is experienced enough to handle ALL situations no matter how long they have ridden. you have to crawl before you walk, and walk before you run. you want to go big the first time out, no one can stop you from doing that. but, being the headline on the 6 0'clock news is not cool, and with having no experience, you may find yourself there. just my .02!

 

[TL chris]

I figured it was time for another one of the "I'm new and want a bike. What should I get?" posts.

 

[87gsxrnut]

Get a bike you can pay CASH for. That ought to limit the choices a bit.

- Nut

 

[Nexus242]

rebel 250

 

[wookie]

Hi everyone, I'm in process of buying a sport bike. Thinking about '05 R600 because R1000 is a little too expensive. I want R600 because it's cheaper and it's the first one which has sporty look. I considered Katana also but I don't like the bike in person. So what would be your recommendations?

Thanks a lot,
Allar

Perhaps something like mine: a used GZ250 ?

 

[themeatmanlandry]

600 . . . MSF . . . ride within you limits . . . make sure to <> [ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ]

 

[mikesvsix50]

Go with a 500 or 250...

 

[theoldguy]

Check to see if there is a used 'busa to hop on. j/k. Seriously, please look into the costs of insurance and do some research on spare parts on any bike you plan to purchase. If the 1000 is too pricey, and you're settling for a 600 (which is still too much for most beginners), make sure you have the extra $$ for medical bills, bike repairs, insurance, and most importantly, GOOD GEAR. $.02, and you can keep the change.

 

[PerrydaSavage]

I have ZERO experience with Sportbikes, so take this for what you think it's worth ... I took the MSF (Canada's version "Gearing Up") 2 years ago at the "ripe old" age of 40 ... had an old '85 Rebel 250 at the time ... great Bike ... spent the Summer learning to Ride the Reb and frightening the crap out of myself in the process ... there's a REAL reason why people recommend starting "small" ... same reason why many countries have a graduated liscencing system. "Moved up" to a Suzuki LS650 Savage late Aug. '03 ... hey, it isn't a pavement burner and may not be "cool" ... but it is fun and easy to Ride ... and if I can keep doing so at 70 then it'll all be worth it!
Good Luck with your choice and enjoy the Ride ... that's what it's all about ...

 

[Clint]

Good deal, Perry. That's what riding is about.