Gas is killing me. I've been throwing around the idea of getting a motorcycle. I have little experiance and definetly dont want to kill myself. I was looking into either an SV650 or GXR600.

 

SV, hands down.

The differences between the SV and Gixxer are HUGE!!! They are not the same class machine.

This is coming from a long time rider

 

If I had to choose between those two also, I'd say go SV650. If you want a front fairing, go SV650S. Either way, they're very good bikes for a beginner, and very forgiving. Wear all your gear all the time, and ride safely. Motorcycling is a sport/hobby that you can enjoy for a lifetime provided you're smart about it.

I am also a long time rider.

 

Hey man haven't seen you on here in a while, hope everything is good up there. My brother first got a GSXR600 then he upgraded to a GSXR1000 then i bought a GSXR600 for myself. Whatever you get start off light and work your way up, but just be careful dude !

My bro owned his GSXR1000 for about 2 years and i had my GSXR600 for about hmmmm 2 days. Some dumb Bitc* took a stop sign and i nearly lost my brother so the next day i went back to the dealership and returned my bike. Im never touching one again the way i saw my mother crying. Damn im all depressed now !

 

Oh yeah i got sidetracked. The point of my story is dont drive a motorcycle in Miami... ever

 

The real point you should take from his story is never let your guard down when riding. But don't let a few horror stories and deaths on the news scare you. Its fun, awesome on gas, and makes going into work worthwhile.

I hear great things about the SV650. A few folks hated it, but you'll get that with anything. Overall very positive. Gear up and for the love of pete take a safety class.

 

Yea Tampa's not too great either. My buddy just saw a lady pull out in front of a bike doing about 120mph. Typical T-bone, the guy went about 1/4mile before he stopped bouncing/sliding.

I dont plan on doing anything like that. I am def a novice. I just need to, (believe me i dont want to), stop pushing 8 cylinders on city streets. and a bike is a lot cooler than a Civic hatchback.

 

Sorry i didnt mean to throw a horror story in there. I just hate where i live because i love motorcycles, but i just dont feel safe here driving one. Let me tell you that your going to love it though and it is awesome on gas. And i swear those things come standard with condoms cause... well you know

 

Your horror story turned me. Im going to get a CRX and put all the stickers and neon i can on it just to spite you Erik.

Not really. My dad used to race bikes in CA. I have heard all of them. I know to keep my guard up and to only expect the most retarded, insane, and stoopid things from other drivers. And of course to wear "protection"

 

Double post

 

Hey Ned, in the future im going to see if Jhitti and 5.4 Lariet wanna head down to the keys for a weekend for some fishing so ill let you know by posting in the Southeast forum. I know it's a drive for ya, but im sure the lovebugs will be nicer to you next time around. I still dont understand how one nailed your rim....

 

As fun as it would be, I probably wont be able to go. I have classes starting soon and a vacation coming up. Thanks for the invite and the fact that a bug nailed my rim still pisses me off.

 

I'm a MSF RiderCoach. I have 20 years of safe riding under my belt. I offer you these tips:

1. Take a MSF Beginner's Rider Course. This could be the best money you ever spend in your life. If at all possible, try to find one that supplies the bike.

2. Buy a bike that fits you. I don't care if it's a sport, standard, dual, crusier or whatever. It doesn't matter how nice the bike is if you can't handle it. The SV-650 mentioned is probably the single best beginners bike in the US right now.

3. Buy something you can afford to crash. The odds are a new rider will have a mishap of sorts. It would suck large to buy a brand new shiny whatever & then dump it 4 days later. Buy used if at all possible.

4. Buy quality gear THAT FITS & WEAR IT 100% of the time. I don't care how good your helmet is, if it's strapped to the back of your bike, it's not doing any good.

5. Start slow & ride within your limits. Head to the local mall parking lot or somewhere you can get some pratice. When you first start out, try to stick to less travelled roads.

6. Your friends might try to get you to try wheelies & racing. Don't do that BS on the street. There's places for it & main street isn't it. If you tell them you aren't interested & they try to push you, are they really your "friends"?

7. Enjoy life on 2 wheels. It's 1000 times better than driving any car or truck.

KC-10 FE out...

 

Both bike mentioned are great bikes but are very different styles of riding.

Now saying that, I rode with a group of guys this weekend and the young guy on the SV was probably as fast as the big bikes in the corners.

I would get a SV in a heart beat if i found a deal on one.

Look at the rider coaches on track days, alot of them ride the SV.

What are you looking for in a bike.....comuting....racing.....stunting....mixed. ...posing. all these will help you decide what bike to get.

 

I wonder if I could fit on a SV/s. That would be a cool bike to learn on the track.