Looking for a Motorcycle

wp326 · 06-26-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony @ eas

That's an excellent starter bike too. Not having a fairing wont affect the ride in any way other than providing less wind protection. That price is unbeatable too!

does any body in Fremont wants to go with me to Chrysti street to check it out?? I don't know crap about bikes. and I do believe the sales will try to rip me off with something.

Dre01SS · 06-26-2009, 12:41 PM

1- First take the MSF course.

2- Buy gear - full face lid, gloves, jacket, boots.

3- Then get yourself a used bike. A used 600cc, 01-04 (CBR F4is are FI and smooth/forgiving with enough grunt to commute daily in and out of traffic) should be within a decent price range, good enough to get you going and cheap enough that WHEN you drop it, it won't matter much.

4 - Once you feel that you've outgrown the bike, do a trackday, and realize you haven't pushed but 50% of what the bike can do.

5 - Do more trackdays, and become a better all-around rider.

6 - Buy a newer bike if you'd like.

anthony @ eas · 06-26-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dre01SS

1- First take the MSF course.

2- Buy gear - full face lid, gloves, jacket, boots.

3- Then get yourself a used bike. A used 600cc, 01-04 (CBR F4is are FI and smooth/forgiving with enough grunt to commute daily in and out of traffic) should be within a decent price range, good enough to get you going and cheap enough that WHEN you drop it, it won't matter much.

4 - Once you feel that you've outgrown the bike, do a trackday, and realize you haven't pushed but 50% of what the bike can do.

5 - Do more trackdays, and become a better all-around rider.

6 - Buy a newer bike if you'd like.

+ 1,000,000

Full protective gear is a must and track days teach you more than you could ever learn riding on the street.

cyphr · 06-27-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by anthony @ eas

Definitely a 2003+ Suzuki SV650.

Fun motor, bullet proof, great gas mileage, comfortable, beginner friendly and it's super cheap to buy, repair and upgrade. It also makes for an awesome race bike.

+1 on the sv650. The v-twin is a great beginner motor. It's torquey and has a very linear power delivery.

mtla4 · 06-27-2009, 07:05 PM

DRZ-400
I'm done with sports bike on the street. They feel at home on the track but not on the street.
With Supermotos you can have fun on the streets without loosing your licence of risking your life.

RALFnotralph · 07-31-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dre01SS

1- First take the MSF course.

2- Buy gear - full face lid, gloves, jacket, boots.

3- Then get yourself a used bike. A used 600cc, 01-04 (CBR F4is are FI and smooth/forgiving with enough grunt to commute daily in and out of traffic) should be within a decent price range, good enough to get you going and cheap enough that WHEN you drop it, it won't matter much.

4 - Once you feel that you've outgrown the bike, do a trackday, and realize you haven't pushed but 50% of what the bike can do.

5 - Do more trackdays, and become a better all-around rider.

6 - Buy a newer bike if you'd like.

Step 1 and 2 is done. On the way to step 3. And thanks for the confidence in me dropping my bike. Well I guess it is inevitable.

soupy · 07-31-2009, 01:20 PM

All the replies above are pretty good. Definitely avoid picking up a 250, granted the current 08/09 ninjas look like 600 sportbikes and will get you nearly 70mpg, but you're gonna hate it on fast moving freeways. They're a joy to practice low speed maneuvering on though.

The SV650 recommendation is good, especially if you can find a SV650S version with fairings if you're not fond of the naked bike look. My roommate has one and he loves it. I had a monster 620 as my first bike and enjoyed it, but it just felt way too dated and it's hard to find one in excellent shape for <$4k. Better off spending more for an S2R if you like monsters.

I'd also look at a Ninja 650R, Yamaha FZ6, Honda 599/Hornet, or a Suzuki GS500F. If you're going to use this everyday, a standard/sport touring bike is going feel way better.

dirtyylicous · 08-01-2009, 05:18 PM

I dont have a bike yet, but ive been researching and found that the
yamaha fz6r would be a great starter bike.

Its goodlooking (fully faired so it looks like a super sport)
78 HP , not too little and not too much.
Low seat height at 30 inches.
Every review i read said its a great beginner bike

V1.47fan · 08-01-2009, 06:32 PM

Just get this one with that exhaust,do it right the first time.

just kidding

or something else you're more comfortable.

http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagu...s_current.html

AV9 · 08-01-2009, 07:32 PM

r6 or gxsr IMO...they're both great looking bikes

mmm def · 08-06-2009, 08:10 PM

I learned on a Yamaha FZ6 for a little bit then got rid of it and picked up a new CBR 600. Both great bikes, totally different feel, i like the CBR more.

Deathboy · 08-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Used 2008 yamaha WR250X so much fun and really easy to maintain.

white_hype · 08-06-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

+1 on the sv650. The v-twin is a great beginner motor. It's torquey and has a very linear power delivery.

+1000 the sv650 is a great cruising bike and once u ride a v-twin you cant go back- i just recently stepped up to a mille r and love it

blacknbean · 08-06-2009, 10:53 PM

i got a ninja 250 and have done the commute to sf to sj and its not the greatest on the freeway like other said. it maxes out around 90 and on 280 you can get run over going 80. my recomendation would be a sv650 or ninja 500. whatevers cheaper since youll prolly drop it

06-26-2009, 12:41 PM	#24
Dre01SS First Lieutenant 39 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	1- First take the MSF course. 2- Buy gear - full face lid, gloves, jacket, boots. 3- Then get yourself a used bike. A used 600cc, 01-04 (CBR F4is are FI and smooth/forgiving with enough grunt to commute daily in and out of traffic) should be within a decent price range, good enough to get you going and cheap enough that WHEN you drop it, it won't matter much. 4 - Once you feel that you've outgrown the bike, do a trackday, and realize you haven't pushed but 50% of what the bike can do. 5 - Do more trackdays, and become a better all-around rider. 6 - Buy a newer bike if you'd like.
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07-31-2009, 01:20 PM	#29
soupy First Lieutenant 15 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	All the replies above are pretty good. Definitely avoid picking up a 250, granted the current 08/09 ninjas look like 600 sportbikes and will get you nearly 70mpg, but you're gonna hate it on fast moving freeways. They're a joy to practice low speed maneuvering on though. The SV650 recommendation is good, especially if you can find a SV650S version with fairings if you're not fond of the naked bike look. My roommate has one and he loves it. I had a monster 620 as my first bike and enjoyed it, but it just felt way too dated and it's hard to find one in excellent shape for <$4k. Better off spending more for an S2R if you like monsters. I'd also look at a Ninja 650R, Yamaha FZ6, Honda 599/Hornet, or a Suzuki GS500F. If you're going to use this everyday, a standard/sport touring bike is going feel way better. __________________ Alpine White, Coral Red Leather, Sport Package, 6MT
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08-01-2009, 05:18 PM	#30
dirtyylicous Swagger on a trillion 20 Rep 371 Posts Drives: IS300 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I dont have a bike yet, but ive been researching and found that the yamaha fz6r would be a great starter bike. Its goodlooking (fully faired so it looks like a super sport) 78 HP , not too little and not too much. Low seat height at 30 inches. Every review i read said its a great beginner bike
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08-01-2009, 06:32 PM	#31
V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	Just get this one with that exhaust,do it right the first time. just kidding or something else you're more comfortable. http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagu...s_current.html
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08-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#32
AV9 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	r6 or gxsr IMO...they're both great looking bikes
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08-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#33
mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I learned on a Yamaha FZ6 for a little bit then got rid of it and picked up a new CBR 600. Both great bikes, totally different feel, i like the CBR more.
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08-06-2009, 08:21 PM	#34
Deathboy Lieutenant 20 Rep 446 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Locals only... iTrader: (0)	Used 2008 yamaha WR250X so much fun and really easy to maintain.
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08-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#36
blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	i got a ninja 250 and have done the commute to sf to sj and its not the greatest on the freeway like other said. it maxes out around 90 and on 280 you can get run over going 80. my recomendation would be a sv650 or ninja 500. whatevers cheaper since youll prolly drop it
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