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Here's a pic of the Gixxer 750 I just got rid of. I'm in the market for something myself. Personally I like the 600 I had better. It's just more fun to really hammer on the bike instead of having to baby step because the rear wheel was always breaking loose. It's ALL Good though.
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I've had a 2002 CBRF4i, 2003 CBR600RR, and now have a 2004 Yamaha R6.
The Yamaha is my favorite of the three. It is the lightest, and easiest to ride. The CBR600RR was the most difficult and uncomfortable to ride as the center of gravity was very high and toward the nose of the bike...it's built for racing, plus it's relatively heavy. Still an awesome bike though.
If I was going to suggest a bike for you....I would recommend an R6 or a Suzuki Gixxer 600. You really can't go wrong with any of the big 4 makes: Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, or Suzuki. All are outstanding bikes and I think you'll be happy with any of them.
I would strongly recommend starting out on a 600 or smaller though if starting out on a sportbike.....they are crazy fast and powerful. And AWLAYS wear your protective gear! Good luck, let us know what you get.
There's a pic of my R6 in my gallery if interested.
The Yamaha is my favorite of the three. It is the lightest, and easiest to ride. The CBR600RR was the most difficult and uncomfortable to ride as the center of gravity was very high and toward the nose of the bike...it's built for racing, plus it's relatively heavy. Still an awesome bike though.
If I was going to suggest a bike for you....I would recommend an R6 or a Suzuki Gixxer 600. You really can't go wrong with any of the big 4 makes: Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, or Suzuki. All are outstanding bikes and I think you'll be happy with any of them.
I would strongly recommend starting out on a 600 or smaller though if starting out on a sportbike.....they are crazy fast and powerful. And AWLAYS wear your protective gear! Good luck, let us know what you get.
There's a pic of my R6 in my gallery if interested.
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My 2 cent.
I'm with Coppenhagen848, you can't go wrong with any of the big 4 . Always liked the YAMAHA.
Save some cash 4 the safety stuff and you can't go wrong with a skills course.
600's are running times that the first liter bikes did.
Take your time and find a bike that was well maintained and not hammered. Good Hunting.
I'm with Coppenhagen848, you can't go wrong with any of the big 4 . Always liked the YAMAHA.
Save some cash 4 the safety stuff and you can't go wrong with a skills course.
600's are running times that the first liter bikes did.
Take your time and find a bike that was well maintained and not hammered. Good Hunting.
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From: Pacific North West, WA
My ride is a cbr1000rr, its the best I have ever ridden. I personally don't like cruisers, loud and heavy.
People think riding a bike is dangerous, but its not, you are more in control, much harder for people to hit you on the road. Can get out of the way of crazy drivers much easier.
But, you really do need to take a MSF course.
Saying all that, get the bike the want as it might be the last bike you ever ride.
People think riding a bike is dangerous, but its not, you are more in control, much harder for people to hit you on the road. Can get out of the way of crazy drivers much easier.
But, you really do need to take a MSF course.
Saying all that, get the bike the want as it might be the last bike you ever ride.
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Originally posted by jinjimbob
My ride is a cbr1000rr, its the best I have ever ridden. I personally don't like cruisers, loud and heavy.
People think riding a bike is dangerous, but its not, you are more in control, much harder for people to hit you on the road. Can get out of the way of crazy drivers much easier.
But, you really do need to take a MSF course.
Saying all that, get the bike the want as it might be the last bike you ever ride.
My ride is a cbr1000rr, its the best I have ever ridden. I personally don't like cruisers, loud and heavy.
People think riding a bike is dangerous, but its not, you are more in control, much harder for people to hit you on the road. Can get out of the way of crazy drivers much easier.
But, you really do need to take a MSF course.
Saying all that, get the bike the want as it might be the last bike you ever ride.
As for the other comments yeah I want to start with a 600 or less. I'm going to check out a cycle shop tomorrow here in town and then Seminole Power Sports tuesday after class.
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The MSF course is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. It's a course that teaches you EVERYTHING about motorcycles and how to ride starting with the kickstand and on up.
It's a very good class, I had been riding before taking the class, and I'm still glad I took it. I learned a few things that have been very helpful when riding. Plus, they provided the bikes! They are little 250s or so, but they're simple to ride.
Good luck!
It's a very good class, I had been riding before taking the class, and I'm still glad I took it. I learned a few things that have been very helpful when riding. Plus, they provided the bikes! They are little 250s or so, but they're simple to ride.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Copenhagen848
The MSF course is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. It's a course that teaches you EVERYTHING about motorcycles and how to ride starting with the kickstand and on up.
It's a very good class, I had been riding before taking the class, and I'm still glad I took it. I learned a few things that have been very helpful when riding. Plus, they provided the bikes! They are little 250s or so, but they're simple to ride.
Good luck!
The MSF course is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. It's a course that teaches you EVERYTHING about motorcycles and how to ride starting with the kickstand and on up.
It's a very good class, I had been riding before taking the class, and I'm still glad I took it. I learned a few things that have been very helpful when riding. Plus, they provided the bikes! They are little 250s or so, but they're simple to ride.
Good luck!
