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I'm looking to purchase a sportbike, could someone provide me any suggestions and why? thanks? |
This is my first bike and other that riding dirt bikes i would be considered a beginner. I have been looking at a used (2004-2006) suzuki gsx-r 600, yamaha r6, and kawasaki 636. Of these three which would be the best fit? Im looking for a bike where i wont have the want to upgrade after a year and still be able to handle it as a beginner. I appreciate any suggestions. I've been riding for 37 years and have had over 30 bikes, ridden over 100 different bikes of ALL types. Questions: Why a sport bike? Have you ridden one before? For any length of time? If you must, have a good back, desire nothing but, and don't mind a bike that's comfortible for a 30 minute ride........Suzis are lame, Yamis are light and the best handling, Kawis are ususally a good way to go, and Honda has THE best quality and overall best qualities. EVERY TIME! Buy a used bike!!!! Don't buy a new one. After 5 years of class B motocross, I know, you'll dump this bike in no time if you're coming from the brave world of dirt! Go to evey dealer, sit on them and see which one fits you best. 250 Ninja might be a better starter, but I see what you mean about not wanting to swap out bikes after a year. Maybe find a used 250 Ninja, especially a fizer-upper, maybe you could make money on it, then move up to the 600 class bikes from there. I really hate to see cycle displacement being reduced to the same purchase decision as a pair of kids shoes "oh, you'll grow into it". Skipping up in size too fast can really spell trouble. SUZUKI SV 650... there are plenty of upgrades, EVERY magazine reviews give it 5 stars out of 4, and they are a V TWIN... In case you don't know, V TWIN spells T-O-R-Q-U-E... There are many racers riding them which means there are plenty of Go-Fast upgrades on the market like titanium exhaust from Hindle... A four cylinder has a huge crankshaft spinning against the forward motion of the bike since the motor is mounted across the frame, and the gyroscopic effect stinks in my opinion because it counters against you when you turn. A nice narrow v-twin has none of that, and has a nice deep growl to the exhaust note. An SV 650 is basically a Japanese (that means inexpensive and reliable) Ducati. Why not go for a big single cylinder four stroke converted to a supermotard? The Honda XR650L is a nice choice, and the KTM is a bit expensive but guaranteed to make you grin with it's fun-factor of 10! Kawasaki is my choice.You could buy from the dealer that is closest to youso you can get better service.Have fun. X-M/C rider Get a gsxr 600 mate, the gitza version, just start slow :) super fast bike, easy to ride, reliable, it looks bloody amazing aswell Suzuki and yamaha are good choices. I havent rode a kaw so im not too sure about that. The 07 yamaha seat sits a little wider. Both are very popular bikes so when it is time to upgrade it wont be too hard to find any parts for descent prices. And they will resell. Hondas are no good. When you sit on them the seat is real wide and it kind of stretches your groin out a little. The price on those are a lot higher for what reason i do not know. But i have seen a few at dealers and they cant give them away. I have only rode dirt bikes before i got on my first streetbike and it is all the same. Probably a little easier because you dont have to worry about all the bumpy and rough terrain. |
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