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What do you think this for a first bike which one looks better i'm taking the motorcycle class this fri and i'm in the market for a bike. i was thinking of a used R6 or cbr 600rr but most of the people say start with a smaller bike. So i was think of a 06 Kawasaki Ninja 650R and its only $6,299. So what do you guys think about the Ninja for a first bike and the looks? or should i just get the balls and try to ride a bigger bike http://www.motorbox.com/static/upl/k...7060-002-f.jpg Which one do think looks better?? http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...a-YZF600Rc.jpg |
2 Attachment(s) ^^ That is nice man! I didn't know Kawi made street bikes like that. Other good "starters" are Suzuki SV-650s, Yamaha YZF600r, and Ninja 500. But that one you posted is nice also. I started out on a 600, it wasn't bad at all. My buddy just bought an '03 SV 650s in copper for about $4K, I rode it and it was really nice, lot's of low end torque, and comfortable. The seating positions on sportbikes are so uncomfortable. Street bikes sit you up closer and higher. Good luck (Used to be) Mine, really bad pics but you get the idea http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...1&d=1131943340 http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...1&d=1131943340 |
I think from all the starter sportbikes i think the 06 Ninja 650R is the best looking one and the cheapest one when buying it brand new But i like 2006 Yamaha YZF600R too |
Ninja's are the Civics of the Motorcycle world. They're great starters if you can buy one new. The red on black looks hot too. |
Looks good.. but that's only because I don't know anything about bikes. lol. |
My friend is selling his 01 Ninja for $1900. PM if interested John. |
Originally Posted by 7thGenerasianCivic My friend is selling his 01 Ninja for $1900. PM if interested John. |
i started on a 600 and still have it, be careful man i have lost friends on these things RideInPease ABK http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c28/cbrsje/bike.jpg |
yes what model ninja, i might be interested |
Originally Posted by WildRice ^^ That is nice man! I didn't know Kawi made street bikes like that. Other good "starters" are Suzuki SV-650s, Yamaha YZF600r, and Ninja 500. But that one you posted is nice also. I started out on a 600, it wasn't bad at all. My buddy just bought an '03 SV 650s in copper for about $4K, I rode it and it was really nice, lot's of low end torque, and comfortable. The seating positions on sportbikes are so uncomfortable. Street bikes sit you up closer and higher. Good luck (Used to be) Mine, really bad pics but you get the idea http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...1&d=1131943340 http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...1&d=1131943340 |
"I'm selling my 01 ninja 250 red/ black. It's the only year made with red/ black, best color combination of all the years. Low miles, clean title, mint condition. Asking $1,900" Here is the link http://www.socalsportbikes.info/xmb/....php?tid=32489 |
deffinately no r6 for your first bike. i rode bikes my whole life, and raced motocross for 6 years and i ride an r6 adn sometimes it even gives me a lil scare. dont get something that light and that quick for you first. |
Check the price on insurance. Ninja's almost always have higher insurance than many other sport bikes. That might affect your decision, it will probably be hard and REALLY expensive to find insurance on your first bike, especially if its a ninja. |
^^^pretty much the same wiht any sports bike |
-Don't- buy a new bike as your first bike. You will drop it at least once, its hard to avoid. Contrary to popular belief, larger displacement can be a bit friendlier than lower displacement, assuming you're not an idiot and perpetually wheeleing, theres less shifting involved to keep larger blocks in their powerband, and less shifting when you're starting out is generally good. Speed-wise, a 600cc is almost as fast as a lot of liter bikes nowadays. Stay away from GSX-Rs and R6s, they're a bit more race ready than most. 600F4i (not RR) Hondas as well as the SV650 (doesn't have to have the sh*t revved out of it to move) are great. Most sport bikes are I4s, they -need- the revs, V-twins and the like are a bit more friendly rev-wise. Weight penalties on larger displacement sport bikes generally aren't a big deal, but at times, ergos can be. Get a bike thats comfortable, you'll regret getting a track ready bike as your first because staying on it for too long will kill you posture-wise sometimes. The Kawi you're looking at is Kawi's answer to the SV650, their attempt at a starter bike, so its pretty friendly I imagine (though I can't vouch for it). Try a used bike, a 99-01 F4i maybe? Those bikes are really forgiving vs. other sport bikes. I just picked up a '98 900RR a few weeks ago, loving it so far, just put it to sleep for the winter. |
Originally Posted by dp_yz713 ^^^pretty much the same wiht any sports bike |
what do you think about 2006 Yamaha YZF600R http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...a-YZF600Rc.jpg |
Ninja! The Ninja is beautiful man! |
I'd take the YZF over the Ninja any day of the week, Kawis always struck me as heavier, more poorly made (unsubstantiated?) bikes. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned an F4i or 599, this being a Honda forum. The 599 being a bit uglier but having the virtue of not having fairings to crack when you drop it. Same w. the SV650s, but if you've ever seen one w. the fairings added, they're pretty hot, and still a 12sec 1/4mi. bike. |
Damn i'm now leaning towards on the YZF but its little more for the money when brand new. Maybe i'll wait till spring when they have used 06's. i really like the 06's bodys. |
Originally Posted by soonercivic Well thats true to an extent. But insurance loss history nationwide with a ninja compared to other sport bikes is extremely high. |
Yea i think i'm gonna get the YZF the more i look at it the more i like it. I just need to find a used 06 one. |
get a cbr, those are nice, i'm going to get a cbr-750rr as my first bike... in the spring. |
^ They don't have the CBR 750rr yet. They have it at japan and there thinking to bring it here in the states. That woulden't be a good bike to start on a 750cc bike :screwy: I might consider to start on a 600rr but i can't cause my girlfriend would be riding the bike also. we are taking the class together. |
Originally Posted by 7thGenerasianCivic "I'm selling my 01 ninja 250 red/ black. It's the only year made with red/ black, best color combination of all the years. Low miles, clean title, mint condition. Asking $1,900" Here is the link http://www.socalsportbikes.info/xmb/....php?tid=32489 |
600cc is still fast, i suggest get a cbr600f4i its a bit more comfortable than the cbr600rr. |
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600cc are almost as fast 0-60 and 1/4mi. as a lot of liter bikes, a couple of tenths difference here and there, just need to shift a bit more. |
I have a 2004 gsxr600 which was my first bike. First of all there is no thing as first bikes. You just have to be carefull and responsible. I also never dropped my bike. Any 600cc sportbike is fast. Going to sell the 600 next spring and get myself a new gsxr1000. Good luck with your choice. By the way don't get a ninja, they are so played out. |
So from what everyone is saying Ninja sucks i'm going to try to find my self a YZF. Any sites you guys know where i could buy after market exhaust? |
Originally Posted by soonercivic Check the price on insurance. Ninja's almost always have higher insurance than many other sport bikes. That might affect your decision, it will probably be hard and REALLY expensive to find insurance on your first bike, especially if its a ninja. |
Originally Posted by yourinmyw0rld So from what everyone is saying Ninja sucks i'm going to try to find my self a YZF. the only bikes that i know that have broken down on the road are yamaha's 1. 05 r6 lost the rear axle bolt 2. a 05 yzf lost both of caliper bolts on front left caliper |
Are thoes recall?? |
def dont get a brand new bike as your first..buy mine! lol 01 r6 $5k http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/1360/r616qx.th.jpg no but really, get a used cheap ninja 250 or 500..it'll make you a better rider in the long run |
The first bike I rode was actually a Hayabusa.....its all about knowing what youre doing AND staying in control....being really careful. |
Originally Posted by soonercivic Check the price on insurance. Ninja's almost always have higher insurance than many other sport bikes. That might affect your decision, it will probably be hard and REALLY expensive to find insurance on your first bike, especially if its a ninja. |
Called my insurance agent and his going to call me back tomorrow and give me a quote for 06 YZF |
my insurance is 1200 a year for a 96 streetbike, and i have no tickets, or accedents. |
well I got myself a 2005 vfr800 just months ago.. and that was after looking over the 600rr, the gsxr.. etc.. i'm rather happy but if its your first please start with a 600 no more.. until you get experience.. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39.../cIMG_1269.jpg |
^^ thats a clean ass bike man...i say go with an R6...ill prolly start out with either an R6 or gsxr 600 than upgrade to a hayabusa or maybe even a ducati 998/999 |
Originally Posted by 01hx5 my insurance is 1200 a year for a 96 streetbike, and i have no tickets, or accedents. |
Originally Posted by yourinmyw0rld Is that full coverage? |
i just got a quote from my insurance agent and he said 2,200 a year:hithead: i dunno about buying a buy now hahahha. This is for 06 YZF and with a clean driving record. He said cause i'm not 25 yet :shrug: |
Originally Posted by yourinmyw0rld i just got a quote from my insurance agent and he said 2,200 a year:hithead: i dunno about buying a buy now hahahha. This is for 06 YZF and with a clean driving record. He said cause i'm not 25 yet :shrug: |
Originally Posted by eye_see_you oh yea I forgot to add that part.. but i'm over 25 .. also the bike riding course can get you like 10-20% off with some coampanies.. I have USAA beign ex military and all and even have my home insurance there so I get major breaks |
Suzuki GSX-R 600 or GSX-R 750 |
Originally Posted by soonercivic Check the price on insurance. Ninja's almost always have higher insurance than many other sport bikes. That might affect your decision, it will probably be hard and REALLY expensive to find insurance on your first bike, especially if its a ninja. A 250cc Ninja will have a lower insurance policy premium versus a 600cc CBR. The name "Ninja" means nothing. Unless you're referencing a new 636. |
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Originally Posted by yourinmyw0rld i'm taking the motorcycle class this fri and i'm in the market for a bike. i was thinking of a used R6 or cbr 600rr but most of the people say start with a smaller bike. So i was think of a 06 Kawasaki Ninja 650R and its only $6,299. So what do you guys think about the Ninja for a first bike and the looks? or should i just get the balls and try to ride a bigger bike Before getting an SS for a first machine, you might want to visit www.msf-usa.org and do the Basic Rider Course. Learn first, get a small machine, get good gear, wear it always. Ride like you're invisible because you are. Getting an R6 or 600RR for a first machine is like handing the keys of a NSX to a 14 year-old who's never turned the key to a car. |
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