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Should I buy a Honda Cbr 600rr? |
I have a friend who is selling his 2005 Honda Cbr 600rr. It's only got 5,000 miles on it and has never been dropped. He bought it to use as a stunt bike but decided not to use it. He has gotten rid of the fairings and installed a crash cage. Now the dilemma...I've never ridden a bike before and I know this one is a beast (roommate owns a F4i and I've read other yahoo answers), but the price is ridiculously good (under $3,000) and I think that the crash cage could come in handy (for when I do drop the bike, b/c I know it will happen). I'm a 24 y/o male with no previous wrecks so insurance isn't too bad. I've looked into other starter bikes like the gs500 and a ninja 500, but they are priced more than this and usually have more miles. So in your opinion, should I get the CBR or not? 24 y/o male with no wrecks because you've never ridden. The CBRs are race bikes made street legal. They are VERY fast, and very sensitive (TOO sensitive) to steering input. Unless you are buying it to race, and have the experience to do so, stick with a bike that's a bit more forgiving. This would be a terrible first bike for anyone. Find a nice Honda nighthawk, yamaha maxim, or similar bike. They'll be much easier to learn on, safer, and more comfortable. Source(s): I'm an EMT, I ride and I worked for Honda and Yamaha for 5 years. You can easily get a nice Kawi or Suzook 500 for under $3000. It's still a better choice, for somebody who hasn't ridden much. Heck -- I would like either, and I've been riding 40 years. hondas r a good bike i had an 01 cbr929rr and never had a problem with it they r a lighter bike than the gs or kaw so will be easyer 2 lift if u do fall off it it sounds like a good buy 2 me and u know where it came from go 4 it biker As a complete beginner, you really should avoid sport bikes completely to start off with. They are fast, powerful bikes and you can get into trouble faster than you can think "oh crap". If you really have to have this bike, I'd suggest you buy it and park it for the first year. Get yourself a really cheap bike. An old 250, or 500 standard style bike. You can probably find one for under a thousand. Drive that the first year to learn how to ride. Then you can sell it, probably for what you paid. But even then, be very careful on the CBR, it will be a completely different animal. I think you should buy the bike because its an amazing catch. It is a great looking bike, its fast (very fast), and just all around amazing. My friend started off riding the '02 CBR 954 and he laid the bike down once because he didn't see a corner and braked too hard into it. Try to have your friend teach you about the bike and how to ride it; have him take it out with you on the back and drive it around a bit in a parking lot or something. If your careful I think that you will be able to pick up riding it pretty quickly. Ya I think you should get it, but just be careful. Buy it, then for a while, drive it with him watching, in small areas with not a lot of traffic. Good Luck |
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