Suzuki Bike
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- Ekard
looking for a katana 600... any good places other than ebay?
- k0na_an0k0
DO NOT buy a katana 600. you will be VERY dissapointed.
if you're looking for a cheap cruiser crotch rocket there are many many more out there.
a suzuki gsxr is a much better bike. MUCH!
- TenaciousG0
Be careful with the GSX, don't buy one too big. Some of them come with engines big enough to drive cars!
- gabriel_pc0
sv650 is the way I'm going
- Gilt0010
My friend just got an '04 Yamaha YZF-600R. Not quite an R6 (heavier and carburetted engine) but it sure is pretty! Still moves pretty good too!
try cycletrader.com
- Clear0
yeah, I've got a SV650... VERY GOOD BIKE!!!
- k0na_an0k0
i have a 2001 gsxr 750 and it is a LOT of bike. the 600 is nice... kinda wish i got it but i know if i did i'd want more.
600s are fast but not too fast ya know. it's all about how you ride it too.
- Ekard0
i heard the katana600 was a great bike for newbies... not true? i wanted to get a ducati 760 but too much maintenance...
- jevad0
yeah - whats a good street bike for n00bs?
- k0na_an0k0
i'm tellin you if you get the katana in a year you'll wish you got a 600 somethin else.
for nOObs.
monster 750 (600 is way weak)
suzuki yzf-600
honda 600f3 or f4you'll thank me for not buying a can-o-tuna
- Clear0
the SV is a pretty torque bike even though it's just a 650. I don't have any problem cutting through traffic and it loves to corner... Oooh and it's my first bike. I just wish they offered the sport version when I bought mine.
- Gilt0010
I'd say any bike that's japanese and around 600cc's would be a good starter. My dads 85 Ninja 600R has around 60K miles on it and he just took it in for service. All it needed was a very slight valve adjustment. That's it.
If I was in the market for a bike I'd probably look for a late 90's ZX6-R or maybe a CBR from Honda. F3 or F4 maybe.
- Ekard0
thanks guys.
i guess i'll be going with the SV650!
- gabriel_pc0
definitely take a few out for a spin before you buy, find one that fits you best.
if you haven't taken the license test yet I'd recommend taking a safety driving class at the DMV, most of them let you use their bikes on the course (which makes it much easier because they're smaller) and you'll get a discount on insurance afterwards.
- devaur0
My personal opinion is either a Triumph or a Ducati.
But for a newbie I probably would recommend a japanese bike.
But if your not a newbie I would get the Triumph.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/site/re…
But I do agree the Suzuki GSX is a big bike. So make sure its something you can handle at first.
- k0na_an0k0
ducatis are nice but are expensive for even the most minor repair.
also why don't you look into a buell. very class bike. might be right up your alley.
- Mimio0
You'll put your eye out kid.
- TenaciousG0
What about that Yamaha R6? anyone know about it?
- k0na_an0k0
a buddie has it. it's a beautiful almost flawless bike. good torque and high end. i hangs with us bigger bikes almost everywhere but the open freeway.
it's really a good bike.
- Gilt0010
I think it's a pretty well established fact that the Yamaha R6 is bad-freakin'-ass.
Anyone disagree? Haven't ridden, so you can't put to much stock in my opinion.